Develop a dynamic career in medical imaging with specialized courses and hands-on clinical practice.
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 clinical courses in radiography. Classroom instruction is closely correlated with guided clinical practice in affiliated health care agencies.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
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.
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, ECTC has you covered. ECTC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
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.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Additional Information
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.
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.
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.
April Thompson, MS, R.T.(R)(MR)
Radiography Program Director
(270) 706-8649 or Toll free: (877) 246-2322, Ext. 68649
athompson0180@kctcs.edu
Rebecca Garner, BS, R.T.(R)
Radiography Clinical Coordinator
(270) 706-8630 or Toll free: (877) 246-2322, Ext. 68630
rgarner0026@kctcs.edu
Carla Allen
Administrative Assistant
(270) 706-8464 or Toll free: (877) 246-2322, Ext. 68464
carlam.allen@ktcs.edu
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.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
- JRCERT Award Letter
- Elizabethtown Community and Technical College Information page: Elizabethtown Community and Technical College - JRCERT
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
Length of Program
You can earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.
