Radiography

Good pay, good job, great idea!

If you like science and want to work in health care providing an invaluable service to patients, this might be the job for you. You use ionizing radiation, also known as X-rays, for medical imaging of internal structures of the body.

The Radiography program offers a comprehensive degree option for the radiography student. The program consists of instruction in specialized didactic and clinial courses in radiography. Classroom instruction is closely correlated with guided clinical practice in affiliated health care agencies.

Some travel will be required to out-of-town clinical sites in order to provide the student a well-rounded clinical experience. Current clinical affiliates are Baptist Health Hardin, Baptist Health Diagnostics at Elizabethtown, Baptist Health Diagnostics at Bardstown, Flaget Memorial Hospital, Taylor Regional Hospital, Springview Hospital, Norton Hospital, Norton Children's Hospital, University of Louisville Hospital, Baptist Health Louisville, and Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center.

This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

JRCERT Award Letter

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
www.jrcert.org
mail@jrcert.org
JRCERT Program Complaint Policy

What are my career choices?

Radiographers hold positions in hospitals, medical testing clinics, health clinics, doctors' offices, outpatient medical centers, research laboratories, and industrial firms.

What will I study?

Radiography and sciences, such as anatomy and physiology, and general education courses. Radiography courses emphasize physics, patient care, positioning and procedures, technical factors, pathology, and radiation protection.

What are my degree, diploma, or certificate options?

Degrees and Transfers

Radiography - Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
- Pathway 2

ECTC has numerous partnerships with 4-year universities. If you are interested in a transfer pathway in this field, check out our partnering university pathways. Find more information on transferring from ECTC.

Program Specifics

Radiography Program Mission

The mission of the ECTC Radiography program is to provide a high quality radiography education, through classroom development and clinically supported training. Fostering the development of a skilled and versatile radiography workforce.

Radiography Program Goals

Goal 1: Students will gain clinical competency in performing radiographic procedures.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will perform accurate positioning skills.

Students will provide appropriate patient care.

Students will determine appropriate imaging factor selection to aid in radiation protection and effective patient care.

Goal 2: Students will develop critical thinking skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will apply problem based learning skills to clinical situations.

Students will critique images to determine diagnostic quality.

Goal 3: Students will demonstrate communication skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will use effective oral communication.

Students will demonstrate written communication skills.

Field Licensure Requirements

In addition to completing the program, students must pass the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists national certification exam to become registered. State licensure is required in some states.

Refer to the Radiography Program Brochure for specific program requirements.

Additional Information

Where do I start?

Apply for admission to ECTC to receive information from the Admissions Office about submitting your placement test scores (ACT or other exams) and to schedule a meeting with an advisor to register for your classes.

Are there any special admissions requirements?

Yes there are, to learn more about the program, download our Radiography Program Brochure, that contains detailed information about the program and actual admission requirements.

Preadmission Conferences: Attendance at a preadmission conference indicates you have neared completion of the general education pre-requisites and wish to be considered as a candidate for admission to the program.