You will complete this in-demand healthcare profession with the knowledge and skills using diagnostic techniques to produce images that will help sick and injured patients. Immersion in active learning through a state-of-the-art energized lab, classroom and a clinical experience in the community prepares you for a range of experiences and employment opportunities.
Graduates of the program find many employment opportunities in Iowa and the Midwest. If you want to work hands-on as a member of a team, enjoy working with people and helping physicians determine a diagnosis for their patients, this is the career for you. The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) .
Award: Associate of Applied Science
Credits: 85.5
Locations: Peosta
Entry: Fall
$ 17,149 *
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees: $19,608*
Program Supplies: $377
There are many options available for tuition savings. Contact the Admissions or Financial Aid office for more information.
In addition to the college enrollment process, applicants must achieve a minimum ALEKS score of 30. The following courses must be completed with a grade of “C-” or above within five years from the date of application:
The health sciences programshave additional admission requirements including background checks, health records and training requirements. Please review these requirements for program admission.
It is highly recommended that applicants complete a radiology job shadow. The job shadow should be a total of 4-6 hours at one or more facilities. Complete thejob shadow form and submit to the Radiologic Technology Program director.
The Northeast Iowa Community College Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The program met the full 8 year accreditation in June 2022. Effectiveness data for the program will be available on the JRCERT website and this program page.
Contact information for the JRCERT is as follows:
The program's mission, goals, student learning outcomes, accreditation information and program effectiveness data are included in the Radiography Program Effectiveness Data document. For more information regarding program effectiveness data, visit the JRCERT website .
Mission Statement: The NICC Radiologic Technology mission is to provide an ambitious didactic and clinical education that will produce compassionate, confident, and professional technologists. The program will provide a variety of work settings and experiences to successfully prepare graduates to function as entry level radiographer.
Goal 1: Students will demonstrate clinical competency.
Outcomes
1.1 Students will position patients for radiographic procedures.
1.2 Students will apply radiation protection.
1.3 Students will select technical factors.
Goal 2: Students will practice appropriate communication skills.
Outcomes
2.1 Students will practice written communication skills.
2.2 Students will demonstrate oral communication skills.
Goal 3: Students will graduate with critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Outcomes
3.1 Students will adapt to exam situations.
3.2 Students will manipulate technical factors for non-routine examinations.
3.3 Students will critique images.
Goal 4: Students will demonstrate professionalism.
Outcomes
4.1 Students will determine the importance of continued professional development.
4.2 Students will demonstrate professional behavior.
Radiologic Technology students at Northeast Iowa Community College will experience direct patient contact during their clinical experience. Students will be scheduled at affiliated locations. Students will rotate through multiple clinical sites within a 100-mile radius of the Peosta campus.The program is a twenty-four (24) month continuous program. Students will not be permitted to finish the program early.
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology currently has transfer agreements in place with the institutions listed below.Students are encouraged to speak with their transfer college or university to verify that their planned courses at NICC will meet necessary requirements. Learn more about transferring from NICC .
Lora Hannan , M.S., R.T. (R) (M)
Radiologic Technology Program Director
Wanda Lamey
Radiologic Technology Clinical Coordinator
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