Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography Technician Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to perform diagnostic examinations, and administer therapeutic procedures, using X-Rays and related radiations, under the supervision of a radiologist. Includes instruction in conducting CAT scans (computer tomography), xeradiography, thermography and X-Ray procedures equipment operation and maintenance patient preparation and record-keeping.
Established in 1990
CIP: 51-0907 Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ARRT
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: Joint Review Committee On Education In Radiologic Technology
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, License, Associates Degree
144 Weeks ( 1680.00 Hours / 70.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,640.00 |
| Books | $1,000.00 |
| Fees | $1,447.00 |
| Tests | $60.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $250.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,397.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required as well as a Health Science admission application. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - College Level
- Reading - College Level
- Writing - College Level
- Prerequisites - Prerequisite courses (see admission packet) and HESI exam
- Other - clinical interview, criminal background check, Health Requirements
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Diagnostic Medical Imaging Radiography Technician Degree
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 7/24/2024
Program Description
An instructional program that prepares individuals to perform diagnostic examinations, and administer therapeutic procedures, using X-Rays and related radiations, under the supervision of a radiologist. Includes instruction in conducting CAT scans (computer tomography), xeradiography, thermography and X-Ray procedures equipment operation and maintenance patient preparation and record-keeping.
Established in 1990
CIP: 51-0907 Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ARRT
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: Joint Review Committee On Education In Radiologic Technology
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, License, Associates Degree
144 Weeks ( 1680.00 Hours / 70.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,640.00 |
| Books | $1,000.00 |
| Fees | $1,447.00 |
| Tests | $60.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $250.00 |
| Total Cost | $13,397.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required as well as a Health Science admission application. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - College Level
- Reading - College Level
- Writing - College Level
- Prerequisites - Prerequisite courses (see admission packet) and HESI exam
- Other - clinical interview, criminal background check, Health Requirements
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Other(Specify)