Radiologic Technology
Program Description
Radiology is the art and science of using radiation effectively to produce images of bones, organs, tissues, and vessels inside the human body. Diagnosis and treatment of a patient often depends on how precise and accurate these images are produced. In the Radiologic Technology Program, you will learn how to combine technology and science with caring for the needs of the patient in a health care environment. Besides working in the radiology department, you will also work in other areas including the emergency room, intensive care, surgery, and patient rooms.
You can choose to take the program via the Lincoln option or Online option. The Lincoln option includes clinical in Lincoln with courses offered in person. The Online option includes clinical at a pre-approved hospital outside Lincoln with courses offered online. Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Exam and apply for state licensure.
START HERE: Please follow the steps on the Get Started Checklist (PDF) to complete the program application process.
Admissions Resources:
- Student Health Statement (PDF)
- Immunization Waiver Form (PDF)
- Professional Awareness
- Online Program Application
- Digital Resume
- Technical Standards (PDF)
- CPR Training
You're a Good Fit
As the baby-boom population grows older, there may be an increase in medical conditions which require imaging as a tool for making diagnoses. Radiologic technologists will be needed to take these images. You will be a successful radiologic technologist if you:
- are interested in a hands-on career in the medical field
- enjoy working with people from all walks of life
- have good interpersonal and communication skills
- like to see immediate results of your work
- like science, anatomy and math
- want an occupation with advancement opportunities
Careers
As a radiologic technologist, you will work with patients and perform radiology exams. With additional education, you have the opportunity to receive training in CT, MRI, sonography, radiation therapy, and nuclear medicine. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for radiologic technologists is projected to grow 12 percent by 2026. Recent SCC graduates report an average annual starting salary of $46,384. You can be a radiologic technologist in one of these settings:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Outpatient Imaging Centers
- Doctor’s Offices
Accreditation
The Southeast Community College Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Accreditation Status: Accredited
Length of Accreditation Award: 3 years
Next Scheduled Review: 7/01/2026
Program effectiveness data may be obtained by visiting the JRCERT Website
Contact information for the JRCERT:
JRCERT
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
Program Information
- Program Mission (PDF)
- Program Effectiveness (PDF)
- Student Handbook (PDF)
- Program Clinical Sites
The program offers a Lincoln option and an Online option. The Lincoln option offers clinical at the 3 Lincoln hospitals with radiology courses offered face-to-face in a classroom on the Lincoln campus. The Online option offers clinical at a pre-approved hospital outside of Lincoln with radiology courses online. The program has several established clinical sites throughout the state of Nebraska and in various other states. To see if the program can be offered in your area, please contact the program director for approved clinical sites near your location.
Program Goals & Learning Outcomes
State Licensure or Certification Requirements
States where licensure or certification requirements are met by this program’s curriculum - Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Indiana, Iowa, Hawaii and Oregon.
States where licensure or certification requirements are not met by this program’s curriculum – California.
No determination has been made for any other State as to whether the program’s curriculum does or does not meet licensure or certification requirements. However, if a student from a State, not listed above, is interested in this program, State licensure will be investigated.
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution
Southeast Community College is a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution (NC-SARA) institution. As such, SCC is unable to offer online or distance courses to students in the following areas at this time: American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.