Overview
Radiologic Technologists are a vital part of the medical team. They are responsible for producing x-rays or images for a doctor to interpret and help diagnose and treat a patient. The Radiologic Technology program at River Valley has been developed with the goal of creating passionate radiologic technologists. Our program is designed with working adults in mind by offering a schedule that meets four days a week.
The program offers students cutting edge technology including experiences in a variety of settings such as:
- Operating Room
- Emergency Room
- Intensive Care Units
- Portable Imaging
Career Options
- Post certificates in advance imaging modalities (CT, MRI, Mammography, Bone density, Interventional radiography)
- Nuclear medicine
- Radiation therapy
- PACS administrator
- Radiology Assistant
- Radiology educator
- Health administration
Related Degrees
- Respiratory Therapy Assistant
- Nursing
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Laboratory Technician
Accreditation Information
The RVCC Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
www.jrcert.org
The program’s current accreditation award is 8 years. The current accreditation award letter can be found here.
JRCERT Award Letter
General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here: http://www.jrcert.org/programs/river-valley-community-college/
Articulation Agreements:
Southern New Hampshire University
Graduate requirements:
To earn an Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology Sciences from River Valley Community College, a student must:
- Successfully complete the didactic and all clinical competencies in a maximum length of three years.
- Achieve a Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher in all courses taken at River Valley Community College (including remedial or developmental coursework/credits).
- Complete the Intent to graduate form.
Course Sequencing
First Year: Fall Semester
First Year: Spring Semester
First Year: Summer Semester
Second Year: Fall Semester
Second Year: Spring Semester
The mission of the radiologic technology program at RVCC is to educate students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to excel in the field of medical imaging by providing high image quality and patient care. We instill in our students a strong sense of ethical responsibility, person centered- care, and continuous professional development.
Program Goals & Outcomes
GOAL: To prepare students/graduates to demonstrate professional values and ethical behaviors in the work place.
Educational Outcomes – Graduates will:
- demonstrate positive ethical behaviors.
- assist the patients with consideration and respect to their personal beliefs and without discrimination.
- conduct themselves in a professional manner.
GOAL: To prepare students/graduates to demonstrate competencies in the essential skills of medical imaging.
Educational Outcomes – Graduates will:
- competently practice general diagnostic medical radiography in any clinical setting.
- practice radiation protection and radiation safety techniques in ways that minimizes radiation exposure to patients, self and others.
- meet the clinical competency requirements for each semester.
- participate in professional activities and continuing education.
GOAL: To prepare students/graduates to communicate effectively and professionally in the medical environment.
Educational Outcomes – Graduates will:
- demonstrate good communication skills.
GOAL: To prepare students/graduates to demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving skills and lifelong learning.
Educational Outcomes – Graduates will:
- think critically to act appropriately in solving problems of non-routine and emergency situations.
GOAL: To prepare graduates to successfully meet entry level expectations of employers.
Educational Outcomes – Graduates will:
- perform at entry level expectation.
- successfully complete the Radiography Program.
- become employed within one year of graduation.
- promote continued professional and personal growth and lifelong learning.
Eileen Glover (she/her/they/them)
Allied Health | LPNProfessor & Department Chair, Allied Health-
Jessica Horton (she/her)
Allied Health | Radiologic TechnologyAssociate Professor & Program Director, Radiologic Technology -
Michelle Sweeney
Allied Health | Radiologic TechnologyAssistant Professor & Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology -
Health Sciences and Services69-70 Credits Required
of students qualify for financial aid
The clinical portion of the degree program is offered at area health care facilities (“clinical sites”). Clinical sites establish their own requirements for persons entering their facilities for educational purposes. Clinical sites may have established vaccination requirements, including vaccination for COVID-19. As with all clinical program requirements, the clinical site reserves the right to deny participation to any student who does not meet required clinical criteria and do not follow clinical site policies. Individual programs of study do not have the authority to secure clinical experience(s) for students who do not meet eligibility criteria. Students participating in clinicals must adhere to the sites’ requirements. While these are not college requirements, failure to adhere to the clinical site requirements will result in ineligibility to complete the Radiologic Technology program.