Associate of Applied Science Degree
Radiologic technologists, also called radiographers, produce X-ray films of all parts of the human body for diagnosis of medical problems. Radiologic technologists work in hospitals, clinics, physician offices and emergency and urgent care centers. Radiologic technologists may work anywhere from a small private doctor’s office to operating rooms in large metropolitan hospitals.
Radiologic technologists are responsible for all aspects of producing high quality radiographs (X-rays). Patient care and positioning, equipment settings and adjustments for individual patients, patient protection from radiation exposure and analysis of X-ray quality are all important in the radiologic technologist’s work.
The field of radiology is expanding and is being driven by state-of-the-art technologies. New imaging equipment and techniques keep the field interesting and diversified.
Program Director
Jeffrey Walmsley
Extension 7197, Room HS 210G
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Accreditation
The radiologic technology program at Lorain County Community College is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The U.S. Department of Education recognizes the JRCERT as the national agency for the accreditation of programs in radiography. Accordingly, the JRCERT is responsible for all accreditation actions. The radiologic technology program at Lorain County Community College was last evaluated by the JRCERT in 2001 and received the maximum eight-year accreditation from the JRCERT. The program is scheduled for JRCERT review in the spring of 2009. Should a student have concerns about the Lorain County Community College radiologic technology program's adherence to the Standards of the JRCERT, the student may report those concerns to the JRCERT at:
JRCERT
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
Upon successful completion of the radiography program at LCCC, graduates are eligible for the credentialing examination offered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Successful completion of the ARRT exam is required to be certified as a radiologic technologist practicing in radiography. Licensure to practice in the state of Ohio is approved by the Ohio Department of Health X-ray Control Program.