Special Admission Requirements - Program Application Deadline: April 30 *
Official Title of Major: Radiologic Technology, A.A.S.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.
Code: AAS.RAD.RAD
Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 69 credit hours; seven terms (includes general education and prerequisite requirements).
Learn more about the Radiologic Technology Degree program
Purpose: Prepares students for employment as entry-level radiographers in hospitals, medical and specialty offices, imaging centers, clinics and other health care agencies. Trains graduates in radiographic positioning and procedures, medical imaging techniques, image processing and other X-ray related competency development areas. Prepares graduates for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination. Enrollment limited by availability of clinical sites. The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The maximum eight-year accreditation award was granted to the program in 2017 and is scheduled for a re-accreditation review process in February 2025. To learn more about the importance of JRCERT accreditation please click the following link: https://www.jrcert.org/about-accreditation/ . The curriculum contains a transfer option for students who elect to continue beyond the A.A.S. degree.
AACC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the AACC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, or if you need additional information regarding professional licensure, please contact the School of Health Sciences at 410-777-7310.
Range of Occupations
- Radiographer (Registered Technologist)
Additional Program Requirements
All radiologic technology students must receive a minimum grade of C in each radiology course.
Special Conditions
Health Manpower Shortage: This program of study may be designated a Health Manpower Shortage Tuition Reduction Program. This means that some residents of Maryland (see the Tuition, Fees and Payments section of this catalog) enrolled in this program of study by the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this program still maintains a Health Manpower Shortage Program status before enrolling. Please refer to the college’s Accounts Receivable Office to confirm this designation.
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Anne Arundel Community College and/or the School of Health Sciences reserves the right to revise requirements for admission into the Health Sciences programs, the selection criteria and procedures, and the required courses for programs of study as deemed necessary without prior notification.
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*If application deadline falls on a weekend, then applications will be accepted until the close of business on the next business day.