Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy: Radiography, AS

The Associate Degree program in Radiography prepares students for employment as entry-level radiographers in hospitals, outpatient facilities, medical offices, mobile imaging services, research and other imaging related employment opportunities. Upon completion of the program, the student will be eligible to apply to take the certifying board examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (Radiography).

The full-time, day program requires approximately twenty (20) months of didactic and clinical study. The structure of the curriculum is sequential and includes appropriate didactic content and ample supervised clinical education to assure sufficient opportunity to achieve all didactic and clinical requirements. Students will be required to complete at least three evening rotations while in the Program.  Students are assigned to a clinical practicum at the following education sites:

Newly admitted students are required to attend all program and hospital orientations held during the summer before the fall semester that they are scheduled to begin the program.  In addition, students are required to pass the Patient Care Orientation with a grade of 75 or higher in order to continue in the Program. For more information, call the Assistant Director of Admissions, Mary Beth Banks at (203) 285-2388 or e-mail at mbanks@gatewayct.edu or the Program Coordinator, Julie Austin, at (203) 285-2382 or e-mail at jaustin@gatewayct.edu). Please see the Diagnostic Imaging and Therapy Programs webpage for more information about the admissions process, https://www.gatewayct.edu/Allied-Health/Radiography

The following pre-requisites must be completed with a grade of C or higher before applying to the Program:

• BIO* 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I  
• BIO* 212 - Anatomy and Physiology II  (within five years prior of application date)

The program is accredited by the Board of Governors for Higher Education and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704- 5300, www.jrcert.org; mail@jrcert.org.

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Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Radiography program at Gateway Community College is to offer high quality instruction to a diverse population of students in an environment conducive to learning. Through the use of advanced classroom and laboratory technology and various clinical internship experiences, we are committed to educating and preparing competent, entry-level technologists who can provide high quality imaging and patient care to members of the community. Furthermore, the program is dedicated to providing tools to support life-long learning.

Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

1.  Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills

2.  Students will demonstrate skills in critical thinking and problem solving in the principles and practices of Radiography

3.  Students will demonstrate clinical competence in the practice of Radiography

4.  Students will evaluate the importance of professional growth and development

Program Fees

Students are responsible for all fees associated with the following Program requirements:

These fees are approximate and subject to change. If a student takes a leave of absence from the program, they will need to cover additional program fees as needed.

Program Requirements

First Year (NOTE: Required orientation sessions will be scheduled during the summer before entry into the program.)