Radiographers are responsible for the creation of medical x-ray images, the operation
of radiologic equipment and the care of patients. The radiographer is ultimately responsible
for providing the highest quality images with the lowest radiation exposure to the
patient.
Radiography is a branch of medical imaging that uses radiation to capture images of various body parts—bones, vessels, organs—and bodily functions, such as digestion and circulation. The images captured by radiographers are vital for physicians and other medical professionals to interpret, diagnose and treat patients' illness, injury and/or health concerns.
Through this program, you'll become a radiology health professional qualified to perform radiographic examinations ordered by licensed practitioners, such as physicians and chiropractors. You must also be prepared to recognize emergency patient conditions and initiate lifesaving first aid.
Radiographers are health professionals who work in hospitals, imaging centers, urgent care centers, physician offices and industrial sites. As a radiographer you could also obtain extra training, either on the job or via an educational program, to advance into specialty imaging areas such as computed tomography (CT), cardiovascular interventional imaging, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or mammography.
Program details
Our degree prepares you for a career in radiography.
Degree info
Radiography
- Time & credits
- 7 semesters
83.5 credits - Course information
- In-person/online
- Blended
- Estimated tuition & fees
- $14,690 (in-district)
$23,013 (out-of-district)
$23,998 (out-of-state)
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Education for radiographers is rigorous and includes classroom, laboratory and clinical experience. The program and the profession are physically and mentally demanding. The clinical and classroom experiences require approximately 40 hours of participation per week. This experience is primarily during the day; however, some evening experience is also required. Students enrolled in the radiography program at Delta College gain valuable real-life experience through more than 1,400 hours of clinical internship.
Professional licensure
Our students are eligible to take a registry national exam, which is recognized nationwide. Recent Delta College radiography graduates are highly successful with an average American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination pass rate of 100% and a 100% employment rate. Please contact the coordinator for further information.
The radiography program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
The Radiography Program at Delta College is accredited through November of 2031 by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology after receiving a full 8-year award in 2023. To learn more concerning our program accreditation visit jrcert.org.
You will also find the most recent award letter on Inside Delta.
Getting your degree in the health field is unique compared to other programs. You must first take your prerequisite core courses, then you will apply for validation.
What's validation?
The Registrar's Office validates your prerequisite courses to confirm you are eligible to begin the clinical portion of your program.
Success tips
- Declare the Radiography program.
- Meet with your advisor regularly. Stay on track with what you need to do to apply.
- Apply for validation with the Registrar's Office once you've started your final semester of prerequisite courses.
- Stay connected for important updates from Delta!
It is the usual practice to deliver the following courses as a blended course, delivery both face-to-face and online:
- RAD 120 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure Lab
- RAD 108 - Introduction to Healthcare and Patient Care
It is the usual practice to deliver the following courses as a fully online course:
- RAD 122 - Digital Imaging
- RAD 205 - Pharmacology in Imaging
- RAD 212 - Advanced Imaging Equipment
- RAD 264 - Cross Sectional Imaging
All other courses within the radiography program will be offered in a face-to-face or clinical format.
The program reserves the right to change these course offering formats in the event of unforeseen personnel and/or schedule changes. Students will be notified as soon as possible should this occur.
The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information.
Credentialing examination
The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
Credentialing Examination Rate is the number passed on first attempt divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation.
| Year | Results |
|---|---|
|
Year 5 – 2024 |
8 of 8 – 100% |
|
Year 4 – 2023 |
15 of 15 – 100% |
|
Year 3 – 2022 |
10 of 10 – 100% |
|
Year 2 – 2021 |
12 of 12 – 100% |
|
Year 1 – 2020 |
8 of 8 – 100% |
|
5 year average |
53 of 53 – 100% |
Job Placement
The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within 12 months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
Job Placement Rate is the number employed divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation.
| Year | Results |
|---|---|
|
Year 5 – 2024 |
8 of 8 – 100% |
|
Year 4 – 2023 |
15 of 15 – 100% |
|
Year 3 – 2022 |
10 of 10 – 100% |
|
Year 2 – 2021 |
12 of 12 – 100% |
|
Year 1 – 2020 |
8 of 8 – 100% |
Program completion
The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75%.
| Year | Results |
|---|---|
|
Year 5 – 2024 |
8 of 12 – 67% |
Mission
The mission of the Delta College Radiography program is to educate students to become competent Radiologic Technology professionals.
Program goals
- Students will demonstrate appropriate interpersonal communication skills.
- Students will demonstrate appropriate critical thinking skills.
- Students will be clinically competent.
Student learning outcomes
- Students will demonstrate appropriate interactions with patients and staff.
- Students will demonstrate appropriate interactions with staff and physicians (OR ER, Radiologists, phone interactions.
- Students will think critically in order to meet patient care needs.
- Students will evaluate the radiographic image for quality.
- Students will apply correct positioning skills.
- Students will set appropriate radiographic technical factors.
- Students will practice radiation protections (ALARA).
Transfer
One of the best things about Delta College is the opportunity to start here and go anywhere. And, in the process, save thousands of dollars. It's a smart choice to get your associate's and then transfer on.
Delta works with many colleges and universities to provide associate-to-bachelor’s degree transfer pathways. Check out what's available in this career field.
Job outlook
Interested in a career in radiology? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook
and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study by reviewing the sampling
below. Visit Career Coach to search all careers.
"Our students are complimented left and right in the field for how well-prepared they are to enter the workforce. We have phone calls from places looking for individuals to work for them, because our students are sought after by employers."
Lisa Wall
Radiography faculty
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Program Coordinator
Lisa Wall
Health and Wellness Division
F212
lisawall@delta.edu
989-686-9430
