Radiography
Program Overview
The Radiography curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled healthcare professional who uses radiation to produce images of the human body.
Course work includes clinical rotations to area healthcare facilities, radiographic exposure, image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology.
Graduates of accredited programs are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist’s national examination for certification and registration as medical radiographers. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, medical laboratories, government agencies, and industry.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Prerequisites
- Transcripts: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and provide an official transcript. Send official transcripts from high school, GED and all colleges attended to the college Registrar. Home-schooled students must submit a copy of the home school’s approved registration from the state in which they are registered.
- College Ready: College ready is demonstrated by the following:
- High School GPA > 2.8, or
- College coursework in English and math (ENG 111 or ENG 002 with a grade of P1 or equivalent; MAT 143 or MAT 003 grade of P2 or equivalent), or
- Minimum Placement test scores (RISE test or equivalent)
- English: Test out of ENG 025
- Math: Test out of MAT 035
- Algebra I & II, Biology, Chemistry or Physics: Courses that must be completed or must be in progress:
- Algebra I and II –must complete one of the following:
- High school Math 1, 2, & 3 with a grade of “C” or better, (if more than one term is represented, no grade below C will be accepted).
- MAT-171 with a grade of “C” or better,
- MAT-035 with a grade of 70 or higher,
- RISE placement test place out of MAT 035.
- Biology –must complete one of the following:
- One unit of high school general biology with a grade of “C” or better, (if more than one term is represented, no grade below C will be accepted).
- College-level general biology with a grade of “C” or better (BIO 110 or BIO 111). Anatomy and Physiology may meet this requirement.
- Chemistry or Physics –must complete one of the following:
- One unit of high school chemistry or physics with a grade of “C” or better, (if more than one term is represented, no grade below C will be accepted).
- College-level Chemistry and lab (CHM 131 or higher or Physics and lab (PHY 110 or higher) with a grade of “C” or better.
- Radiography Math Admission Test: All applicants must take the Radiography Math admission test. The test must be taken within 12 months of the March 31 application deadline of the enrollment year.
- Resume/Work Experience Documentation: Submit a resume that details work experience, which includes the name of company/employer, length of time employed, state part-time or full-time employment, description of job duties and name and phone number of the contact person to verify employment.
Need more information about prerequisites? Email a Health Science Admissions Coordinator at [email protected].
Selective Admissions Scoring
Students should only begin to work on selective admissions criteria once they have fulfilled the admission pre-requisites listed above.
| Class | Grade Earned & Points Scored | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | |
| CHM 151 | 50 | 30 | 10 |
| CHM 131 | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| PHY 151 | 50 | 30 | 10 |
| PHY 110 | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| BIO 168 (5 year time limit) | 50 | 30 | 10 |
| BIO 169 (5 year time limit) | 50 | 30 | 10 |
| MAT 171 | 50 | 30 | 10 |
| MAT 143 | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| MED 121 and MED 122 | 40 | 20 | 0 |
| MED 120 | 20 | 10 | 0 |
| CIS 110 | 20 | 10 | 0 |
| COM 120 | 20 | 10 | 0 |
| SPA 120 or 111 | 20 | 10 | 0 |
| PSY 150 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| ENG 111 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| ENG 112 or 114 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| HUM 115 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
NOTE
- 40 bonus points are awarded for completing both a college level Chemistry and Physics
- 40 bonus points are awarded for completing both BIO 168 and 169
Program Effectiveness Data
The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information.
Credentialing Examination
The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
- 2024 | 83% (10 of 12 students)
- 2023 | 100% (12 of 12 students)
- 2022 | 93% (14 of 15 students)
- 2021 | 64% (9 of 14 students)
- 2020 | 100% (12 of 12 students)
- Program 5-Year Average | 88%
Job Placement
The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
- 2024 | 100% (12 of 12 students)
- 2023 | 100% (13 of 13 students)
- 2022 | 100% (14 of 14 students)
- 2021 | 100% (12 of 12 students)
- 2020 | 100% (12 of 12 students)
- Program 5-Year Average | 100%
Program Completion
The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 70.
- 2024 | 75% (12 of 16 students)
Program Accreditation
The Radiography Program is accredited by:
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: [email protected]
The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current award letter can be found here:
` https://www.jrcert.org/programs/carteret-community-college/Transfer Opportunities
Looking to transfer to a university after you complete your Radiography degree at Carteret CC? Explore your options.
AAS Degree - Radiography
Stay on track toward graduation by registering for classes each term and applying for financial aid. Connect with advising and tutoring services to support your academic success.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester 1
Spring Semester 1
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| RAD-112 | RAD Procedures II | 4 |
| RAD-113 | Radiography Laboratory Elective | 1 |
| RAD-121 | Image Production I | 3 |
| RAD-161 | RAD Clinical Ed II | 5 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 20 | |
Summer Semester 1
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RAD-122 | Image Production II | 2 |
| RAD-141 | Radiation Safety | 2 |
| RAD-171 | RAD Clinical Ed III | 3 |
| RAD-281 | RAD Clinical Elective | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 8 | |
Fall Semester 2
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| RAD-211 | Radiographic Procedures III | 3 |
| RAD-231 | Image Production III | 2 |
| RAD-251 | RAD Clinical Ed IV | 7 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 15 | |
Spring Semester 2
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| RAD-261 | Radiographic Clinical Education V | 7 |
| RAD-271 | Radiography Capstone | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 13 | |
Total Credits: 74 credits
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Program Overview
The Radiography curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled healthcare professional who uses radiation to produce images of the human body.
Course work includes clinical rotations to area healthcare facilities, radiographic exposure, image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology.
Graduates of accredited programs are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist’s national examination for certification and registration as medical radiographers. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices, medical laboratories, government agencies, and industry.
Minimum Admission Requirements
Prerequisites
- Transcripts: Must be a high school graduate or equivalent and provide an official transcript. Send official transcripts from high school, GED and all colleges attended to the college Registrar. Home-schooled students must submit a copy of the home school’s approved registration from the state in which they are registered.
- College Ready: College ready is demonstrated by the following:
- High School GPA > 2.8, or
- College coursework in English and math (ENG 111 or ENG 002 with a grade of P1 or equivalent; MAT 143 or MAT 003 grade of P2 or equivalent), or
- Minimum Placement test scores (RISE test or equivalent)
- English: Test out of ENG 025
- Math: Test out of MAT 035
- Algebra I & II, Biology, Chemistry or Physics: Courses that must be completed or must be in progress:
- Algebra I and II –must complete one of the following:
- High school Math 1, 2, & 3 with a grade of “C” or better, (if more than one term is represented, no grade below C will be accepted).
- MAT-171 with a grade of “C” or better,
- MAT-035 with a grade of 70 or higher,
- RISE placement test place out of MAT 035.
- Biology –must complete one of the following:
- One unit of high school general biology with a grade of “C” or better, (if more than one term is represented, no grade below C will be accepted).
- College-level general biology with a grade of “C” or better (BIO 110 or BIO 111). Anatomy and Physiology may meet this requirement.
- Chemistry or Physics –must complete one of the following:
- One unit of high school chemistry or physics with a grade of “C” or better, (if more than one term is represented, no grade below C will be accepted).
- College-level Chemistry and lab (CHM 131 or higher or Physics and lab (PHY 110 or higher) with a grade of “C” or better.
- Radiography Math Admission Test: All applicants must take the Radiography Math admission test. The test must be taken within 12 months of the March 31 application deadline of the enrollment year.
- Resume/Work Experience Documentation: Submit a resume that details work experience, which includes the name of company/employer, length of time employed, state part-time or full-time employment, description of job duties and name and phone number of the contact person to verify employment.
Need more information about prerequisites? Email a Health Science Admissions Coordinator at [email protected].
Selective Admissions Scoring
Students should only begin to work on selective admissions criteria once they have fulfilled the admission pre-requisites listed above.
| Class | Grade Earned & Points Scored | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| A | B | C | |
| CHM 151 | 50 | 30 | 10 |
| CHM 131 | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| PHY 151 | 50 | 30 | 10 |
| PHY 110 | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| BIO 168 (5 year time limit) | 50 | 30 | 10 |
| BIO 169 (5 year time limit) | 50 | 30 | 10 |
| MAT 171 | 50 | 30 | 10 |
| MAT 143 | 30 | 20 | 10 |
| MED 121 and MED 122 | 40 | 20 | 0 |
| MED 120 | 20 | 10 | 0 |
| CIS 110 | 20 | 10 | 0 |
| COM 120 | 20 | 10 | 0 |
| SPA 120 or 111 | 20 | 10 | 0 |
| PSY 150 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| ENG 111 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| ENG 112 or 114 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| HUM 115 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
NOTE
- 40 bonus points are awarded for completing both a college level Chemistry and Physics
- 40 bonus points are awarded for completing both BIO 168 and 169
Program Outcomes
The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information.
Credentialing Examination
The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
- 2024 | 83% (10 of 12 students)
- 2023 | 100% (12 of 12 students)
- 2022 | 93% (14 of 15 students)
- 2021 | 64% (9 of 14 students)
- 2020 | 100% (12 of 12 students)
- Program 5-Year Average | 88%
Job Placement
The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
- 2024 | 100% (12 of 12 students)
- 2023 | 100% (13 of 13 students)
- 2022 | 100% (14 of 14 students)
- 2021 | 100% (12 of 12 students)
- 2020 | 100% (12 of 12 students)
- Program 5-Year Average | 100%
Program Completion
The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 70.
- 2024 | 75% (12 of 16 students)
Program Accreditation
The Radiography Program is accredited by:
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email:[email protected]
The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current award letter can be found here:
` https://www.jrcert.org/programs/carteret-community-college/Transfer Opportunities
Looking to transfer to a university after you complete your Radiography degree at Carteret CC? Explore your options.
AAS Degree - Radiography
Stay on track towards graduation.
Course Sequence
Fall Semester 1
Spring Semester 1
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| RAD-112 | RAD Procedures II | 4 |
| RAD-113 | Radiography Laboratory Elective | 1 |
| RAD-121 | Image Production I | 3 |
| RAD-161 | RAD Clinical Ed II | 5 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 20 | |
Summer Semester 1
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RAD-122 | Image Production II | 2 |
| RAD-141 | Radiation Safety | 2 |
| RAD-171 | RAD Clinical Ed III | 3 |
| RAD-281 | RAD Clinical Elective | 1 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 8 | |
Fall Semester 2
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| RAD-211 | Radiographic Procedures III | 3 |
| RAD-231 | Image Production III | 2 |
| RAD-251 | RAD Clinical Ed IV | 7 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 15 | |
Spring Semester 2
| Course Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
| RAD-261 | Radiographic Clinical Education V | 7 |
| RAD-271 | Radiography Capstone | 3 |
| Sub-Total Credits | 13 | |
Total Credits: 74 credits
WCE Available Classes
Steps to Apply
Step 1: Determine State Residency
If you live in North Carolina, you can save money on in-state college admission expenses. The Residency Determination Service (RDS) helps establish your status so you can apply to public colleges and universities and state aid programs.
Step 2: Complete Your Application
Take the first step in your Carteret CC journey by filling our an application. It's available on the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) website - log in with the username and password you used for RDS.
Step 3: Submit Official Transcripts
You’re almost there! Now, we just need your official transcript(s). Contact all schools you have attended and request they send your official high school, GED, high school equivalency, and/or college transcripts to [email protected].
Step 4: Submit Health Sciences Application
Students must complete Steps 1-3 above, as well as meet all of the program's minimum admissions requirements before submitting the Selective Health Sciences Application. Applications submitted after the closing date will be consider for the next admission cycle.
Step 5: Apply for Financial Aid
Most students and families are eligible for some type of financial aid – from grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study. The first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Learn more about these funds you on our Paying for College webpage.
Helpful hints – Remember to use college code 008081 when submitting your FAFSA. Contact the Financial Aid Office at (252) 222-6293 for questions.
Step 6: Register for Classes
Once you've been admitted, you'll meet with an academic advisor to plan and register for class.
Step 1: Determine State Residency
If you live in North Carolina, you can save money on in-state college admission expenses. The Residency Determination Service (RDS) helps establish your status so you can apply to public colleges and universities and state aid programs.
Step 2: Complete Your Application
Take the first step in your Carteret CC journey by filling our an application. It's available on the College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) website - log in with the username and password you used for RDS.
Step 3: Submit Official Transcripts
You’re almost there! Now, we just need your official transcript(s). Contact all schools you have attended and request they send your official high school, GED, high school equivalency, and/or college transcripts to [email protected].
Step 4: Submit Health Sciences Application
Students must complete Steps 1-3 above, as well as meet all of the program's minimum admissions requirements before submitting the Selective Health Sciences Application. Applications submitted after the closing date will be consider for the next admission cycle.
Step 5: Apply for Financial Aid
Most students and families are eligible for some type of financial aid – from grants, scholarships, loans, or work-study. The first step is to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Learn more about these funds you on our Paying for College webpage.
Helpful hints – Remember to use college code 008081 when submitting your FAFSA. Contact the Financial Aid Office at (252) 222-6293 for questions.
Step 6: Register For Classes
Once you've been admitted, you'll meet with an academic advisor to plan and register for class.
