Radiologic Technology (AAS)
Radiologic technologists use imaging technology and ionizing radiation to help diagnose and treat patients. FVCC’s Radiologic Technology program trains students in diagnostic X-ray procedures, fluoroscopy, digital radiography, surgery, trauma and pediatric imaging, with a focus on patient care, radiation safety, equipment and imaging physics.
Associate of Applied Science
Length: 2 years
This program prepares students for entry-level work as radiologic technologists through coursework and clinical training. Graduates are prepared to take the ARRT registry exam, apply for Montana licensure and pursue continued education in areas such as CT, MRI, mammography, nuclear medicine, interventional radiography or radiation therapy.
One of the reasons I chose FVCC was the extra clinical time. You get into the hospital, clinics, surgery, urgent care and orthopedics, so you leave with a really well-rounded experience.
Zach Durden
Rad Tech Student
My favorite thing about X-ray tech is that you’re not with the same patient every day. You get a variety of patients and see different exams and experience something new every day.
Natalie Broesder
Rad Tech Student
Russ Lamson
Academic Advisor
Students must apply for select admission to this program.
Applications are available after January 15 and must be completed and returned by the last working day in February.
Admission to the program is based upon the following:
- High school diploma or GED/HiSET;
- Evidence of academic achievement in the five prerequisite courses (a minimum of “C” must be earned in each class);
- Observation in an imaging department and/or work experience in healthcare;
- A well-written essay;
- Positive references; and
- An interview.
Students admitted into the program are required to have a background check, proof of current CPR license, and medical health insurance at the student’s expense. In addition, applicants with a felony after age 18 will not be accepted into the program.
Program Information
When applying to the Radiologic Technology program, students must have completed or be in the process of completing the following classes OR their equivalent by the end of spring semester: AHMS 144, BIOH 201 and BIOH 211, M 095~, and WRIT 101. Students may be advised to take BIOB 101 or BIOB 160 in preparation for BIOH 201, prerequisite math courses in preparation for M 095~, and prerequisite writing courses in preparation for WRIT 101. A grade of “C” or higher is required for ALL prerequisite courses.
- BIOH 201 and BIOH 211 completed five or more years ago will require program director permission for transfer credit.
- Students who have already taken a 100 or higher level of math (excluding M 114, M 115, and STAT 216) are exempt from taking M 095~. Students with an appropriate score on the placement test are also exempt from M 095~ but must take a math class at a higher level (excluding M 114, M 115, and STAT 216).
- Admitted students may contact the Financial Aid Office to learn about scholarship opportunities, including the Ellen and John MacMillan Endowed and the Dustin Petersen Memorial.
- Students in the Radiologic Technology program must earn a “C” or better in ALL classes in the program.
- Graduates of this program will be eligible and prepared to take the registry examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Graduates must apply for licensure with the state of Montana prior to employment.