The Radiologic Technology program prepares individuals to perform various radiologic procedures. The Radiologic Technologist instructs and positions patients, manipulates radiographic equipment, adjusts exposure factors, provides radiation protection for patient and self, develops radiographic images, evaluates the quality of finished radiographs, and carries out activities associated with quality control. The Radiologic Technologist carries out these functions under the supervision, or upon the direction of a registered Radiologic Technologist.

Graduates of the Radiologic Technology program are eligible for the national certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Successful completion of this exam qualifies the graduate as a Registered Radiologic Technologist.

Applicant selection to enter into the major is done each Spring for the Fall term. The application deadline is January 15, with selection to be completed by mid-April.

The selection of students into the Radiologic Technology Program is done on a point system using the Application Assessment Sheet to rank applicants comparatively based on course grades and GPA.

Individuals entering the program must complete a background check required by the Minnesota Human Services licensing division. Individuals who do not receive a clear background check may participate in the program, but may not be allowed to participate in clinical and/or field experience courses.
Prerequisites/Admission Requirements:
1. General College Admissions Requirements
-Official high school transcript or GED
-Immunization forms
-Official transcripts from other colleges you have previously attended are required for admission.
2. Accuplacer testing in math, reading, and writing or a waiver. College readiness courses must be completed before entering any Radiology Technology courses. Waivers may be granted in some cases.
3. Consent to Disclose/Allied Health Division Student Data complete and on file (e.g. immunizations).
4. BCA Background Study upon program entry and annually thereafter.
5. Completion of the following courses:
a. BIOL2230: Human Anatomy & Phys I
b. CHEM1100: Fund Concepts of Chemistry
c. ENGL1101: College Writing
d. MATH1114: College Algebra
e. BIOL2232: Human Anatomy & Phys II
f. PHYS1105: Fund Concepts in Physics
g. PSYC1200: General Psychology
h. RADT1108: Intro to Rad Tech/Pat Care
6. CPR Certification for Healthcare Providers current and maintained throughout program.
7. Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher; applications on academic probation or suspension will not be eligible for admission.
See Applicant Assessment form for more on the scoring process.

Prospective Students

If you wish to apply to the online program, go to http://distance.minnesota.edu Online Support for more general information, or Live Chat for live discussion with the online support office, or Ask a Question to post your own question. Admissions and application information will also be found on the Distance Minnesota web site.

If you wish to apply to the campus program, click on the Apply to a Campus link on the left side of this page.

If you wish to apply for both programs, follow both processes above.

1. Communicate effectively in medical and professional relationships.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to perform routine radiographic procedures required for an entry-level Radiologic Technologist, as recognized by the ARRT guidelines.
3. Exercise independent judgment in areas of exposure factor manipulations involving all technical factors and equipment functions for procedures routinely performed in the clinical setting.
4. Demonstrate knowledge in evaluating radiographs for appropriate anatomy, positioning and image quality.
5. Conduct him/herself in a professional manner and abide by the Code of Ethics as outlined by the ASRT/ARRT.
6. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot radiographic equipment.
7. Practice radiation protection for the patient, self, and others by applying the concept of ALARA.

The Registered Radiologic Technologist is qualified to work in such settings as clinics, hospitals, physicians offices, public health projects, industrial plants, and Veterans and Armed Forces hospitals. The entry level position is generally as a staff member in a radiology department. With additional education and/or experience, one may also become a manager or supervisor in such a department, or function in nuclear medicine, special procedures, radiation therapy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound departments.

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), (800)621-7449, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2404. The ARRT recognizes NCA accreditation and therefore our students are eligible to sit for the national board registry exam.