Program
Information
Accreditation
Program Cost
Potential Earnings
Certification Exam
Florida Licensure
Radiography
Program: AAS-5570
The Radiography Program fosters and supports creative and positive
learning experiences within an atmosphere of academic excellence
and continuous improvement. Our goal is to provide every student
with the knowledge, skills and professional attributes necessary
to succeed as radiographers.
The Radiography Program provides its students an organized curriculum
that includes courses in general education and radiologic education
preparing students for careers as members of the health care team.
The radiographer is a licensed professional who is primarily responsible
for applying ionizing radiation to demonstrate portions of the human
body on a radiograph, fluoroscopic screen or other imaging modality
to assist the physician in the diagnosis of disease and injury.
Radiographers work in hospitals, private practices, rehabilitation
centers, home health agencies and other qualified facilities.
Students are admitted to the program through a selective admissions process. Applications are available in the Program Director's office.
Twenty students are accepted to each class beginning in January.
Students are required to provide documented proof that they are
free of contagious disease prior to placement in health care facilities
for professional practice. In addition, federal, state and local
requirements regarding "substance abuse" shall apply.
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Mission Statement
The Radiography Program fosters and supports creative and positive learning experiences within an atmosphere of excellence and continuous improvement . Our goal is to provide personalized services to assure that every student acquires the knowledge, skills and professional attributes necessary to succeed as radiographers.
Program Goals
1.The program will prepare student radiographyers to successfully complete the ARRT examination with a minimum of 75% pass rate of first ime test takers.
2.The program will prepare student radiographers for immediate employment in diagnostic radiography by providing opportunities to master competencies in technical skills, patient care practices, critical think situations, problem solving skills and effective communication.
3.The program will encourage student radiographers to attend and/or participate in professional society functions and continuing educational experiences.
4.The program will encourage student radiographers to maintain high professional ethics and practices as they serve the needs of the community as radiographers.
ACCREDITATION
Polk Community College has achieved accreditation from
the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiography 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 2850,
Chicago, Il. 60606-2901. Graduates
of the Radiography program are eligible to take the American Registry
of Radiologic Technologists examination for certification as Radiographers.
This examination carries national certification and allows the student
to apply for state licensure. back to top
PROGRAM
COST
The approximate cost of the program is $8,500. This cost includes
course fees, books, and uniforms. back to top
POTENTIAL
EARNINGS
Radiographers may work part time or a full time (40 hours) workweek
Entry-level radiographers can expect an annual rate of pay between
$34,000-$40,000 with additional pay for shift differential. back
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CERTIFICATION
EXAM
Following the completion of all requirements for graduation from
the Radiography Program, graduates are eligible to sit for the national
registry examination administered by the American Registry for Radiologic
Technologists. The cost for the first time examinees is $150. After
successful completion of this exam, the graduate will be granted
certification as a Registered Technologist in Radiography and may
use the designation R.T.(R)(ARRT). back to top
FLORIDA
LICENSURE
The State of Florida requires that all persons practicing radiography
hold a state license. All graduates who have successfully completed
the ARRT examination may apply for and receive the state license.
The cost is $115 payable to the Florida Department of Health, Bureau
of Radiation Control. back to top |
