Associate in Science

Bedford Campus - Day, Starts Fall Semester Only

Program Description:

The Radiologic Technology Associate in Science degree program reflects the combined efforts of educators and health care professionals in preparing students for entry into a professional specialty that is an important part of the health care delivery system. Program graduates are eligible for the national certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, licensing in the state of Massachusetts, and immediate entry into the radiology workforce.

Students are provided a background in the technical skills necessary to produce quality radiographs used for diagnosis of disease and injury by radiologists and other physicians. Emphasis is placed on radiation safety principles and procedures, as well as concepts and theory. That knowledge is reinforced and put into practice through clinical experience in an area hospital. Theory is taught in logical sequence, guiding students through patient-centered activities related to producing radiographs. While in the program, students are given an opportunity to investigate other imaging modalities, such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Many Radiologic Technology graduates continue their education, pursuing additional professional credentials.

Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

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Radiologic Technology Admission Requirements

• ​Attendance at a Diagnostic Medical Sonogrpahy and Radiologic Technology Overview Session 

• Completion of college Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs, with grades of B (83%) or higher within the last 5 years

• A cumulative 2.7 college GPA or higher

• Eligible for ENG 101 and MAT 177

  • Students must show they are ready to take collge-level English and college-level Math. Eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, course enrollment, previous college coursework or high school transcripts.

• Submission of three electronic Recommendation Forms. Applicants must provide contact informaion for their recommenders at time of application submittal. One recommender must be a faculty member (professor or teacher)​
  • It is encouraged that the recommenders be an individuals who can evaluate the applicant’s performance in an academic or employment setting

  • Recommenders cannot be relatives or family members​

• A current resume

 

Required Admission Materials

• Submittal of Middlesex Community College Radiologic Technology Admission Application

• High school and/or college transcripts to show proof of meeting prerequistes, GPA and/or eligibility requirements. Official transcripts can be sent to transcripts@middlesex.edu or 

Middlesex Community College

Enrollment Management Center

33 Kearney Square

Lowell, MA 01852

• Applicants who take classes at Middlesex do not need to submit a Middlesex transcript

• Submission of three completed electronic Recommendation Forms

• Resume, which should be uploaded when submitting the Radiologic Technology Admission Application 

Deadline

• Fall Application Deadline: February 1st

Priority consideration will be given to completed applications, including transcripts, Health Program Recommendation Forms, and resumes, received by February 1st.

• Special Note Regarding Residency: Non-Massachusetts residents will be admitted on a space-available basis only.

 

Career and Transfer Outlook:

Program graduates, following licensure and registration, are prepared for immediate entry into employment as radiographers in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices and mobile radiography companies. With additional training, graduates may seek employment in computer tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasonography, interventional radiography, radiation therapy and management. Students may transfer many of their credits to a baccalaureate program, especially the general education courses.

Helpful Hints:

Our most successful students have excellent customer service skills and have completed many of the non-Radiologic Technology courses prior to admission to the program.   The Radiologic Technology program is a full-time program. Students should consider limiting working hours so as not to interfere with successful completion of course objectives and program competencies.

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Radiologic Technology program are prepared to:

• Be clinically competent;
• Communicate effectively;
• Demonstrate effective critical thinking skills.

 

 

Special Requirements  In order for a student to be eligible to participate in an academic, community or clinical program that involves potential unsupervised contact with children, the disabled, the elderly, or other vulnerable populations, the student may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check     Requirements After Admission Students accepted to Health Programs must be in compliance with the current immunization requirements specified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for Health Care Personnel (HCP) and in accordance with state law, MGL, Chapter 76, Section 15C, and its regulations at 105 CMR 220.700 in order to participate in an externship placement or clinical experience. Students must submit required documentation of health status which includes a completed physical examination, a two-step Mantoux (TB/PPD) skin test or blood test (T-Spot or Quantiferon Gold) for tuberculosis, a color deficiency test, proof of immunization against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and one lifetime dose of TDAP. Directions on submission of the information is included in the admission package. Earn and submit a current certification in CPR at the Health Care Provider-level (offered monthly at MCC) which is valid for the entire academic year and renewed annually.