Radiologic Technology is a
general education and clinical training program designed to prepare
students for entry-level Radiography. General education and radiography
courses are taught on campus with clinical instruction and experience
provided in local and out of town affiliated radiology centers. Competency-based
instruction is provided so that skills and proficiency are attained. After
successful completion of the coursework and clinical instruction, the
student is awarded the degree of Radiologic Technology- Associate of
Applied Science.
Mission Statement:
The purpose of the program is to provide the health care community with
graduates who are competent, employable entry-level radiographers,
compassionate care givers and dynamic members of the total health care
team. Meridian Community College Radiologic Technology graduates
are to value and integrate learning as a life long process.
Program Goals:
Provide the community
with qualified radiologic technologists
Produce graduates who
demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills
Produce graduates who
apply appropriate communications skills
Produce graduates who
exhibit professional development and growth
Progression: In order to progress in this program, students must
achieve a grade of “C” or better in all RGT courses and take all RGT
coursework sequentially. In addition, students must establish semester
clinical proficiency and attain an overall cumulative grade point average
(CGPA) of 2.00 (“C” average) or better.
Historical Data: The Meridian School of Radiologic
Technology began as a hospital based program in 1967 as a
certificate program. The program became college based in
1977 following a state curriculum. Today's Rad Tech Program
graduates are awarded an AAS (Associates of Applied
Science Degree) degree upon program completion along with
eligibility for the national certifying exam.
Meridian
Community College's Radiologic Technology Program has a strong
academic reputation with 100% pass rates on the American
Registry of Radiologic Technologist's examination for 29 of the
34 years history. Currently, our five year average board pass
rate is 97.4%
Download our program application packet
Admission requirements, curriculum, and other program information subject to change. See your program advisor/counselor for additional information.