Radiologic Technology, AAS

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Total Credits: 78

Major Number: 5206
CIP Code: 51.0911

Program Description

The Radiologic Technology program is designed to prepare entry-level radiologic technologists who are capable of providing diagnostic medical images of patients in various types of medical facilities.  Students of the program will work closely with radiology physicians and staff members and will be instructed in basic patient care techniques, proper positioning skills of anatomical body parts, and the current radiation safety standards.  Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to take the national certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, arrt.org.

Program Prerequisites - Application Requirements

1. Please read the booklet “Radiologic Technology Information and Application” available in Admissions (Office W2350) or the Advising, Counseling & Career Center or online for details including Assessment testing requirements for this specific program. Students must meet minimum admission requirements. Timing of completion of admission course work is crucial. Consult with an advisor or counselor before you register for courses to determine your sequence of courses. Review the Radiologic Technology webpage and application advising review sheet for more admissions and career information.
2. Admission requirements include: BIOL 1024 ; PHYS 1020 , and MATH 0030  (or placement at MATH 0070  or higher on the placement test) to be completed before the application deadline of December 20th every year. You must earn a C or better in each of these courses and have completed a minimum of 14 MnTC credits with a MnTC GPA of 2.5 or higher. There are also high school admission criteria for recent high school graduates only. Students must complete MATH 0070 prior to start of RAD Tech program or have placement at college level math.
3. Completion of minimum requirements does not guarantee admission when there are more applicants than spaces. Applicants are ranked and selected for admission based on several criteria, including GPA and grades in science courses.
4. Students must certify in CPR for the Professional Rescuer between Aug. and Nov. of their 1st semester of RADT coursework (EMS 1010  will fulfill this requirement).
5. Minnesota Department of Health requires any individual having contact with patients to pass the Minnesota Human Services background study with no restrictions prior to starting the clinical experience. An individual may be disqualified from having patient contact and would not be permitted to participate in the clinical experience. Call MN Department of Human Services with specific questions, 651.431.2000. Ethical issues should be addressed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Special Instructions

MN Human Services Background Study required with no restrictions.