Radiologic Technology

HCC's Radiologic Technology associate career degree prepares graduates as entry-level radiographers in hospitals, medical and specialty offices, imaging centers, clinics, and other health care agencies or related corporations. Students develop knowledge and skills in patient care, radiographic procedures, radiation protection, and radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment manipulation and operation

Mission Statement

The mission of the Howard Community College, Radiologic Technology Program is to recruit, educate, and prepare clinically competent students to become entry level radiographers.

Goals

At the end of the radiologic science program, the students will be able to:

1. Practice as a clinically competent entry-level technologist.
2. Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
3. Demonstrate communication skills in a healthcare setting.
4. Conduct their duties in an ethical and professional manner with clear understanding of cultural diversity and healthcare access inequity.
5. Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.

To foster continuous program improvement, the Radiologic Technology program shares Program Effectiveness data with communities of interest. The Program Effectiveness report is a compilation of information on Credentialing Examination Pass Rate, Job Placement Rate, Program Completion Rate, and Annual Completion Rate. Moreover, the program shares the most UpToDate Student Learning Outcome Assessment Plan with communities of interest and the public. Prospective students are highly encouraged to attend the info sessions held twice a year. Admission steps may be accessed at the following link - Radiologic Technology Admissions

In addition to the Radiography degree, the program offers post primary certification courses in Magnetic resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) in collaboration with Continuing Education.

Student clinical educational experiences are provided at clinical sites in the Maryland and Washington, DC region, and graduates are provided content necessary for eligibility to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination