The Radiologic Technology program trains individuals with high character, compassion and commitment for a career in diagnostic medical imaging. Diagnostic Imaging is vital to the diagnosis and treatment of most diseases and injuries. This high-tech, high-touch professional arena of healthcare is in high demand. Individuals with a strong aptitude for the medical sciences and for technology may find this exciting profession very rewarding.
The Radiologic Technology Program at Marion Technical College is programmatically accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), www.jrcert.org. 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 Email: mail@jrcert.org Phone (312) 704-5300
The program has earned and maintained an 8-year accreditation award. The program will be reviewed again for continuing accreditation in 2023.
Mission Statement
The Radiologic Technology program at Marion Technical College is a two-year certificate Radiography Program. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become radiologic technologists. The program maintains high standards of excellence in education that assures quality patient care and safe technologist practices. Graduates of the program will be eligible for licensure in the state of Florida as Certified Radiologic Technologists and for application to the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Program Goals
Goal 1 Students will be clinically competent.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will set appropriate technical factors.
- Students will utilize proper radiation protection techniques.
Goal 2 Students will communicate effectively.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate appropriate written communication skills
- Students will use appropriate oral communications.
Goal 3 Students/graduates will demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students/graduates will effectively employ critical thinking and problem solving strategies with non-routine examinations.
- Students/graduates will accurately evaluate radiographic images for diagnostic quality.
Goal 4 Students/graduates will model professionalism.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students/graduates will conduct themselves in a professional manner in the clinical setting.
- Students/graduates will pursue professional growth and development.
2,700, approximately 2 years (22 months)
Academic Calendar for 2021 -2022 school year (PDF)
Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.
Resident – $11,946.81
Non-Resident – $35,625.81
This is a Selective Admission program. Attending an Information Session is mandatory. Applicants with a degree of any level and any major are given priority consideration.
Admissions Policies and Procedures Packet (PDF)
RADIOGRAPHY SUPPLEMENTAL PACKET
Technical Standards & General Abilities for Admission
To maintain enrollment in the program, students must meet the Academic Standards of the program as outlined in the Student Handbook, p. 38. (MTC Radiologic Technology Student Handbook) The following grading system applies to both the didactic and clinical phases of the program. These grading standards must be achieved and maintained at all times.
A – 100 – 94
B – 93 – 86
C – 86- 80
Below 80 – Failing
- Students must pass each course with an 80% or above in order to stay enrolled in the program and progress to the next course(s).
- Below 80% is failing. Students must maintain an 80% average for each course and pass with at least 80% final examinations.
- Students must achieve 80% or above on all course assessments including tests, quizzes, assignments, lab practicums, and all other assessment tools. Failure to do so may result in academic probation and dismissal from the program.
- Attendance directly affects academic performance. Please refer to the Attendance Standards in this Student Handbook.
- Clinical practicum will have equal weight with didactic grading standards.
Graduation Requirements
Students will be eligible for graduation when all of the following conditions are met:
- The student has maintained or surpassed the minimum academic standards of the program by successfully completing all didactic and clinical course components of the program.
- The student has successfully met all competency requirements and clinical standards of the program.
- The student has met the program’s attendance standards.
- The student has no outstanding debt to Marion Technical College.
Marion Technical College
Hybrid education is included through MTC’s online learning platform, Canvas.
Students are required to have a personal computer and internet access while not on campus.
Clinical education is designed to provide all students with a thorough and comprehensive training experience. This is achieved through a clinical scheduling model that provides for systematic rotations to a variety of clinical training sites for all students. Much effort and time is invested in clinical scheduling designed to ensure successful student development and progression in competency. Students are evaluated routinely during clinical education.
Student Travel Obligation
Students are assigned to a variety of diagnostic imaging settings at various geographical locations throughout Marion, Lake, Sumter and Citrus counties. Students may be required to drive distances up to 35 miles one way from the MTC campus (1014 SW 7th Road).
For more details, please see Student Handbook pages 42-45 (MTC Radiologic Technology Student Handbook )
Clinical Affiliates –
Advent Health Ocala
Leesburg Regional Medical Center
The Villages Regional Hospital
Citrus Memorial Hospital-HCA
Lake Medical Imaging Centers
Ocala Regional Medical Center
Advanced Imaging Centers
West Marion Community Hospital
Radiology Associates of Ocala
Robert Boissoneault Oncology Institute
Timberridge Imaging Center
The Orthopedic Institute
Southeastern Integrated Medical
Ocala Family Medical Center
Grievance Policy
All students have the right to appeal administrative decisions made by faculty and staff of the program. Every attempt should be made to rectify the perceived grievance by a meeting among interested parties. The student must follow the levels as listed below, in the order that they are listed. Bypassing a level of the process, will result in termination of the appeal process.
Level One:
A written statement is delivered to the Program Director of Radiography within three (3) working days of the perceived incident. Email is acceptable. The statement must fully describe the circumstances giving rise to the perceived grievance and a description of the student’s efforts made to resolve the grievance. A decision regarding this appeal will be made within three (3) working days of receiving the appeal, exclusive of weekends or holidays.
Level Two:
If the student desires to appeal the decision made at Level One, the student must provide a written statement to the Assistant Principal of Marion Technical College (MTC) within three (3) working days of the decision at Level One. The statement must fully describe the circumstances giving rise to the perceived grievance and a description of the efforts made to resolve the grievance at the previous level. A decision regarding this appeal will be made within three (3) working days of receiving the appeal, exclusive of weekends or holidays.
Level Three:
If the student desires to appeal the decision made at Level 2, the student must present the perceived grievance within 3 working days to the Administrative Director of MTC. The student must present a written statement to the Administrative Director describing fully the circumstances giving rise to the perceived grievance and a description of the efforts made to resolve the grievance at the previous levels. The Administrative Director will review the statement of grievance and will discuss the grievance with all interested parties and make a decision as to whether the previous decisions stand or will be revised. All parties have the right to a face-to-face meeting with the Administrative Director of MTC. Every effort will be made to resolve this issue within 2 weeks.
Once the student has proceeded through all three levels of the grievance policy, the student has the right to appeal to the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, www.jrcert.org. (See Program Accreditation and grievance procedure page 22 & 67).