Program: RADT.AAS - Associate in Applied Science
The Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, JRCERT, http://www.jrcert.org/ and the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of X-ray Compliance/Technologist Certification Section, http://www.state.nj.us/dep/rpp/tec/rtboard.htm.
The Associate’s degree Radiography Education Program at Middlesex College is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and as such meets the education requirements for New Jersey state licensure and national certification.
Graduates of the Program will be able to:
Recommended Course Sequence
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion.
Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.
Choose one Mathematics course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Math, Science and Technology (GE MST).
A continuation of BIO-111. A study of the structure and function of the body is continued by examining the endocrine, reproductive, circulatory, digestive, respiratory and excretory systems.
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).
Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).
Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Must achieve a “C” grade or better in all Radiography courses in order to progress through the curriculum. Must achieve a “C” grade or better in all science courses to satisfy degree requirements. Must complete the Radiography Education program in no fewer than two and no more than three consecutive years from the point of admission to the full-time program track. Students who do not complete the major Radiography course under these conditions may not continue in the program.
Contact Name: Patti Luck, department chair
Contact Phone: 732.906.2583
Contact Email: PLuck@middlesexcc.edu
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/radiography/
There is a national demand for individuals trained in this allied health discipline. Positions are available in hospitals, industry, with private physicians and chiropractors, and clinics. Related jobs can be found in x-ray equipment, manufacturing firms and medical supply companies. Graduates qualify to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Board examination for National Registration as well as New Jersey State Licensure.
Extensive study in radiographic principles provides students with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge and skills. Instruction takes place in well-equipped classrooms, small group study areas and a laboratory area containing three energized radiographic units with an associated film processing room. The laboratory is also equipped to provide experience in computed radiography, Direct Digital Radiography (DDR) and Patient Archive and Communication Systems (PACS). Clinical practical experience is provided by rotations at affiliated hospitals providing the “hands-on” experience necessary to perform the tasks of an entry-level radiographer. The curriculum also includes the general education and science courses required for the Associate in Applied Science degree.
Articulation agreements with public and private institutions offer students who earn the A.A.S. degree the opportunity to transfer all of their coursework to the four-year institution. Students in specialized programs, or who earn an A.A.S. degree should discuss the transfer process with an advisor.
In accordance with NJ State law, this program runs for a minimum of 22 consecutive months. Students must register for major coursework in the summer session of both years. Students can complete the degree in a two-year period.
Students must meet the academic standards of progress outlined to progress through the curriculum. Students are also required to have completed Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers, a criminal background check, a ten panel non-DOT drug screening and complete the health physical and required immunizations prior to entering the clinical practice phase of the program.
Yes, there are practical considerations, health considerations and legal considerations that you should review before making the decision to choose radiologic technology as a career:
The following Practical Considerations are listed so the student may be better able to assess their career choice in terms of ability to succeed in the program and gain employment in the field:
Due to the nature of clinical experiences in the Radiography Education Program, students will be participating in a work environment that has the potential of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious diseases. All students accepted into Radiography Education are provided with instruction on infection control protocols and Standard Precautions in order to reduce the risk of disease transmission.
A student is required to have a criminal background check performed with satisfactory results accepted by Middlesex College and the Radiography Education Department and/or participating clinical facilities as a consideration of admission, initial enrollment and/or continued enrollment. An offer of admission will not be final and enrollment not permitted until the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. Drug testing is a requirement for the program. Admission may be denied or rescinded or enrollment terminated based on the results of the criminal background checks and the drug testing.