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About Radiologic Technology Program

The Radiologic Technology Program at Tyler Junior College is fully accredited by the JRCERT – Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. A graduate of the JRCERT accredited program is entitled or eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) national examination. The program boasts a 100% registry exam success for each of the last five years. The program has an 80% retention rate.

A balanced curriculum of general didactic and clinical courses offers the student a rich environment in which to learn both the art and science of radiologic technology. Clinical courses are actual “hands on” experiences at one of seven area hospitals. The student spends 1800 hours at the clinical education site during the 24 month program and has every opportunity to learn his or her chosen profession. Within three months of graduating withan Associate of Applied Science degree, 100% of our graduates are employed or are pursuing further education.

Tyler Junior College Radiologic Technology graduates are pursued by area employers. The Program has a very favorable reputation and we, of course, are all very proud of our program and our graduates. Wouldn’t you like to be one?

Radiography is the art and science of producing radiographic images of internal structures of humans. Many radiographers, known by the credentials R.T.(R), work along side radiologists who are MDs who specialize in radiology. Radiographers produce images that are interpreted by radiologists. For more advanced procedures such as arthrograms and myelograms, the radiographer’s role is to assist the radiologist who performs those types of exams.

The profession has come a long way since the first radiograph over 110 years ago. It’s moved from recording images on glass plates to film and more recently to digital images. The x –ray generators and tubes have advanced too. It is a fast-paced constantly-changing profession.

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) tests and certifies radiographers across the United States. In order to take the certification examination, a person must complete an approved educational program including completing over fifty clinical exam competencies. Richland’s Radiography Program students rotate through three clinical sites, Decatur Memorial Hospital, St. Mary’s in Decatur, and Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.

Before students can produce radiographic images on patients in the clinical setting they must first practice and demonstrate proficiency in the radiography lab. Students practice positioning each other and can take actual radiographs of our phantom named Pixy.

PCC’s Radiography program teaches you the art and science of radiography, which uses ionizing radiation to provide images of tissues, organs, bones and vessels in the body. We offer comprehensive, rigorous training in all aspects of radiography, enabling you to obtain the skills you need for an entry-level radiography job.

Our program is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education in radiography. We elect to obtain this accreditation because we believe in the integrity of our curriculum, our values, and the high quality of our graduates.

Our alumni have received a 99.9% pass rate for the national certification examination for the past five years. Upon completion of PCC’s Radiography program, you will possess the skills and training required to meet national standards, allowing you to gain a competitive edge in the field.