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Radiology Technology

Radiology applications are due May 1, 2025.

Welcome to Northeast! We appreciate your interest in our program. We understand that it can be overwhelming if you are new to the college environment; even if you are currently enrolled or have been here before, it can still be a lot to navigate. We want to make your experience as positive as possible, so if you have any questions after reading through this information, please just contact us.The Radiologic Technology program is an Associate Degree program. There are 26 hours of pre-requisite courses that must be taken prior to being eligible for acceptance into the program. When a student begins the program in the fall, only radiology specific courses and clinical rotations will be completed. This is a full time training program and it is not recommended for those who cannot devote themselves as full time students. Because technologists are on their feet for long periods of time and may lift or turn disabled patients, physical stamina is important (US Dept. of Labor). The program is designed to prepare students for employment in hospitals or clinics as radiographers. Radiographers produce radiographs (x-rays) of bones and body structures as directed by supervising physicians. This program will focus on principles of general radiography in preparation for the ARRT registry exam (a national certifying board examination).

The radiography program will accept 12 new students for each fall semester. Applications may be obtained from the Admission Requirements/Application Packet menu. Hospitals that we utilize as clinical sites are: Magnolia Regional Health Center, Baptist Memorial-Booneville, Baptist Memorial-Union County, Hardin Medical Center, Iuka Hospital (affiliate of North Mississippi Medical Center), Tippah County Hospital, Mitias Orthopaedics (New Albany, MS), Magnolia Orthopaedics (Corinth, MS), Ortho-Express (Corinth/Tupelo), Iuka Medical Clinic, Baptist Memorial Hospital: North Mississippi (Oxford), Baptist Memorial Hospital: Golden Triangle (Columbus).

Suggested Path of Study

Admissions Requirements

Radiologic Technology Program Applications are due on or before May 1 to be considered for FALL admission.

Applicants are responsible for requesting that transcripts from other institutions be sent to the records office before the application deadline.

Students must maintain a minimum grade of C in both pre-requisite courses and radiography courses. Pre-requisite courses are listed below.

ENG 1113 (Eng Comp I)
CSC 1123 (Computer Applications)
PSY 1513 (Gen Psych) or SOC 2113 (Intro to Sociology)
MAT 1313 (College Algebra)
ART 1113 (Art Appreciation) or MUS 1113 (Music Appreciation)
BIO 2514 (Anatomy and Physiology I + lab)
BIO 2524 (Anatomy and Physiology II + lab)

Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

Prior to beginning the program all students must undergo a criminal background check by fingerprinting. The cost of this is $50.00 plus processing fees and must be paid by debit or credit card at time of fingerprinting.

A student's admission status will be reviewed and withdrawn should there be proof of a disqualifying offense on the criminal background check. The student will then receive information from the Enrollment Services Office regarding alternative educational options.

Mission Statement

The mission of the NEMCC Radiologic Technology Program is to instill the value of lifelong learning and professionalism in students, graduates and faculty and to provide the students with an education in radiologic technology that prepares them for the ARRT certification examination and employment as an entry-level Registered Radiologic Technologist

Accreditation

The NEMCC Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic
20 N Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
http://www.jrcert.org
mail@jrcert.org

Accreditation Status

Program status is: Maintenance Accreditation for 8 years

Next accreditation report: December 2025

The JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), for the accreditation of traditional and distance delivery educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry.

General program accreditation information and the current accreditation letter can be found here https://www.jrcert.org/programs/northeast-Mississippi-community-college/

JRCERT Position Statement on Mammography Clinical Rotations

JRCERT Position Statement on Mammography Clinical Rotations:

With regard to breast imaging, the JRCERT has determined programs must make every effort to place students in a breast imaging clinical rotation/procedure if requested and available. However, programs will not be expected to attempt to supersede clinical site policies that restrict breast imaging rotations/ procedures to students. Students should be advised that placement in a breast imaging rotation is not guaranteed.

The JRCERT reiterates that it is the responsibility of each clinical site to address any legal challenges related to a program’s inability to place students in a breast imaging rotation. All students should be informed and educated about the various employment opportunities and potential barriers that may affect their ability to work in a particular clinical staff position.

Adopted by the JRCERT Board of Directors (October 2021)

Program Outcomes

Students will develop competency as an entry-level radiographer.
SLO 1.1 Students will be able to perform routine exams
SLO 1.2 Students demonstrate procedures in patient care
SLO 1.3 Students will demonstrate radiation protection
Students will be able to communicate effectively.
SLO 2.1 Students will effectively communicate with patients
SLO 2.2 Students will demonstrate effective written communication
Students will think critically and analytically.
SLO 3.1 Students will adapt procedure protocol for non-routine procedures (i.e. trauma)
SLO 3.2 Students will correct non-quality images accordingly
The student demonstrates the values and ethics of a radiographer and an understanding of professional development and lifelong learning.
SLO 4.1 Students will demonstrate professional behavior
SLO 4.2 Students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key professional organizations (ARRT, JRCERT, ASRT)
Students will be prepared for immediate employment as a radiologic technologist or continuing studies in the field of diagnostic imaging.
SLO 5.1 Students will find employment in an imaging modality
SLO 5.2 Students will be prepared for and pass a National Certification Examination
SLO 5.3 Employers of RT graduates will be satisfied with job performance
SLO 5.4 Students who start the program will finish the program
SLO 5.5 Graduates will feel that they were adequately prepared

Program Effectiveness

Assessment Plans

Program Effectiveness data

The JRCERT has defined "not actively seeking employment" according to Standard Six- Objective 6.1 as:

1) Graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts, OR

2)Graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation, OR

3)Graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours, OR

4)Graduate is on active military duty, OR

5)Graduate is continuing education

JCERT Program Effectiveness data (2019-2023)

Additional Resources

Student Handbook

The student handbook provides valuable information to current and prospective students. Program goals, academic and clinical policies, course information, and information on student activities are provided in one convenient location.

Radiologic Technology Student Handbook 2024-2025