Odessa College

Radiologic Technology

Program Details & Enrollment Information

Learn everything you need to know about the program and how to take the first step toward enrollment.

Program Overview

Odessa College, in cooperation with local medical facilities, offers a radiologic technology program designed to provide understanding, proficiency and skill. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Phone: (312) 704-5300, Fax: (312) 704-5304, e-mail: mail@jrcert.org. Upon successful completion of the program, students are granted an associate in applied science degree, are eligible to apply for the certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in diagnostic radiologic (x-ray) technology, and are eligible for temporary state certification as a Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT). The curriculum balances general education and radiologic technology courses with supervised practicums at local JRCERT recognized clinical facilities. These combined experiences provide students with an opportunity for educational development as well as occupational competence during the 22-month program.

Available practicum space limits enrollment; therefore, students are admitted on a selective basis. To be considered for admission to the program, a prospective student must:
1. Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
2. Achieve a satisfactory score on the department specified pre-admission test.
3. Have character references. (Please obtain a program packet for the necessary forms)
4. Complete the requirements for the college's Success Initiative Plan, which usually includes passing scores on the TSI exam unless an exemption has been earned.
5. Immunizations are required. A complete immunization record must be on file in the program directors' office prior to the application deadline. Hepatitis B vaccines can take a minimum of 4 to 6 months to complete.
6. Earn a grade of "C" or better in all course work applied toward the degree.
7. Be approved by the program selection committee.

Skills you will gain

Anatomy
Angiography
Biological Systems
Communications
Cytology
Editing
Equations
Health Care System
Histology
Image Quality
Imaging
Infection
Infection Control
Integration
Interpersonal Communications
Learning Strategies
Legal Systems
Lifelong Learning
Localization
Logarithmic Functions
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical Diagnosis
Medical Equipment
Medical Terminology
Nervous Systems
Operations
Pathology
Patient Assessment
Pharmaceuticals
Pharmacology
Physics
Practicum
Probability
Psychology
Radiation Monitoring
Radiography
Research
Study Skills
Supervision
Systems Of Equations
Teamwork
Tomography
Ultrasound
Venipuncture
Verbal Communication Skills
Writing
Communication

Acceptance into the program is determined by a point system based on:

Overall college GPA (2.5 or higher recommended)
Admission exam score
Academic record (number of general education classes completed and anatomy and physiology grades and math grades)\3 reference forms (on website)
Interview (selection for interview is based on preliminary point totals)

Prior to entering the practicum portion of the program, students are required to complete a physical examination to include a urine drug screen. Criminal background checks are required for the various hospitals, the ARRT, and the MRT. A positive background check or urine drug screen may preclude the student from participating in the practicum experience; therefore, the student would be unable to complete the program. Please visit the program website for additional information. Applicants or other interested persons seeking additional information should contact the radiologic technology program faculty, visit the program website, or the Odessa College Wrangler Express. Prospective students should submit their completed application packets for possible admission by April 30, for review by the program faculty and the selection committee.