Radiologic Technology
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
The radiologic technology degree program is composed of professional and general education courses. The professional radiology theory, positioning methods, image assessment and patient care courses are taught concurrently with clinical practicum courses offering the student the opportunity to apply principles and skills as they are learned. Throughout the six terms of the program, students will be scheduled at more than one of the following clinical education sites: Northwestern Medical (Kishwaukee Hospital), DeKalb; Rochelle Community Hospital, Rochelle; Rush-Copley Medical Center, Aurora; Northwestern Medicine Sycamore Gateway Drive, Sycamore; OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford; Fox Valley Orthopedics, Geneva and Yorkville; and Ascesion Mercy, Aurora. Upon completion of the Associate in Applied Science degree program the student is prepared to practice as a professional general diagnostic radiographer and to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology national certification examination. Requires 69 credit hours.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0911 Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 350 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 97102 |
Provider Information
Kishwaukee College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
80 Weeks ( 2528.00 Hours / 69.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $15,200.00 |
| Tests | $505.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $45.00 |
| Total Cost | $15,750.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Admission to this program is selective and based upon pre-admission test scores, academic achievement, professional compatibility and clinical site capacity.Early application is encouraged, as the date of application may be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates. There is a $10 application fee, 3 personal references and an essay on why you want to enter this profession.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Writing - Placement test required
- Prerequisites - Biology with lab
- Other - 16 Years old with drivers license
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Radiologic Technology
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Program Description
The radiologic technology degree program is composed of professional and general education courses. The professional radiology theory, positioning methods, image assessment and patient care courses are taught concurrently with clinical practicum courses offering the student the opportunity to apply principles and skills as they are learned. Throughout the six terms of the program, students will be scheduled at more than one of the following clinical education sites: Northwestern Medical (Kishwaukee Hospital), DeKalb; Rochelle Community Hospital, Rochelle; Rush-Copley Medical Center, Aurora; Northwestern Medicine Sycamore Gateway Drive, Sycamore; OSF St. Anthony Medical Center, Rockford; Fox Valley Orthopedics, Geneva and Yorkville; and Ascesion Mercy, Aurora. Upon completion of the Associate in Applied Science degree program the student is prepared to practice as a professional general diagnostic radiographer and to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology national certification examination. Requires 69 credit hours.
Established in 1980
CIP: 51-0911 Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.
Local Information
| What portion of the total program cost (question 11), is for books and fees? | 350 |
| SOC Code the curriculum will prepare the customer to obtain employemnt in | 97102 |
Provider Information
Kishwaukee College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Associates Degree
80 Weeks ( 2528.00 Hours / 69.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $15,200.00 |
| Tests | $505.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $45.00 |
| Total Cost | $15,750.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Admission to this program is selective and based upon pre-admission test scores, academic achievement, professional compatibility and clinical site capacity.Early application is encouraged, as the date of application may be a determining factor among equally qualified candidates. There is a $10 application fee, 3 personal references and an essay on why you want to enter this profession.
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Math - Contact Career Advisor
- Reading - Contact Career Advisor
- Writing - Placement test required
- Prerequisites - Biology with lab
- Other - 16 Years old with drivers license
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes