Radiography, AAS
Radiographers, also known as radiologic technologists, are healthcare professionals who create high-quality images of the body's internal structures through utilizing ionizing radiation and patient positioning.
Radiologic technologists are the third-largest group of health care professionals (after nurses and physicians). To become a radiographer, an associate degree in radiologic sciences is required. KCC's Radiography program requires two years of full-time study and combines classroom theory with clinical experiences.
Students learn:
- Radiographic physics and biology
- Radiation safety
- Patient positioning and lab procedures
- Anatomy and pathology
- Image analysis
- Patience care
- Communication
Note: If you are interested in transferring to a four-year college/university, work with a KCC advisor to learn your options. This degree is not part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative statewide transfer agreement. However, many universities make it possible to continue on to a bachelor’s degree with minimal disruption.
KCC Radiography graduates are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) credentialing examination. In addition to the ARRT, graduates are eligible to apply for state licensure with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)/Division of Nuclear Safety (DNS), which is a required for employment in Illinois.
Students interested in a bachelor's degree should consult their advisor. Although this program is not part of the Illinois Articulation Initiative, it has at least one transfer agreement.
KCC has a transfer agreement with University of St. Francis - Joliet, Illinois B.S. in Health Care Management information
Accreditation
KCC's Radiography Program is actively seeking programmatic accreditation through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiology Technology (JRCERT). More information about JRCERT can be found at www.JRCERT.org; or by contacting JRCERT, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182; phone 312-704-5300; fax 312-704-5304.
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