Radiography - DMIR.AS

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The Mission of the Radiography Program

At Springfield Technical Community College, the Radiography Program’s mission is to educate radiologic technology students in the knowledge and skills to become qualified, professional practitioners who provide quality service and care to the community. In addition to the education in radiologic technology, the program, in conjunction with Springfield Technical Community College, offers a base of liberal arts education courses designed to broaden intellectual perspectives, stress ethical and humane values and prepare students to be productive and responsible citizens who adequately respond to diverse populations with respect to age, social, cultural and economic conditions.

Upon completion of the Radiography program from Springfield Technical Community College, graduates will be awarded an Associate in Science degree (DMIR.AS) and will be eligible to apply for the National Board Examination in Radiologic Technology administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.

The program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) http://www.jrcert.org/.

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
312-704-5300

Copies of the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program for the Radiographer are available from the office of the program director.

The College provides all didactic and laboratory classes. An energized x-ray unit, various phantoms (artificial body parts), and auxiliary equipment allow the student the development of psychomotor skills prior to patient exposure.

In order for a student to matriculate in Radiography, he or she must achieve a minimum grade of “C” (73%) or better in all courses. Students not meeting the minimum grade requirement of “C” (73%) will be withdrawn from the program.

Upon successful completion of the requirements of the program, the degree of Associate in Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging will be awarded.

Applying to this Program

Applicants for admission to the program should have completed two years of high school algebra or its equivalent and one year each of high school biology or chemistry, and the SAT1, with a combined score of 800. Students must have completed MAST-101 , Medical Terminology 1, ENGL-100 , English Composition 1 and MATH-132 , Technical Mathematics 1 before entering this program.

All accepted students must undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information or other check. Depending on the findings, the student may not be allowed to continue in the program of study. For further information, please contact the Office of the Dean, School of Health and Patient Simulation. NOTE: Clinical Orientation is required prior to Clinical Practicum.

The application deadline is March 31.