See the Possibilities of a Career as a Radiographer
Radiographers, also known as x-ray technologists or radiologic technologists, are healthcare providers who specialize in various types of imaging technology. You could perform a traditional x-ray to view bones or organs, or operate more advanced imaging equipment such as mammography, MRI or CT scanning machines.
As a radiologic technologist, you will work closely with a doctor to understand what type of images are needed. You will perform the tests and work with the doctor to interpret the results and determine if more images are needed. You will communicate with patients as you position them on the equipment, and may also speak with family members, caregivers, and other members of a medical team. You will keep records and provide documentation of your work with patients.
Radiologic technologists are a critical part of the healthcare team, providing vital support as doctors and nurses work together to diagnose and treat patients.
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Justin M. Malecki
Program Director
Health Professions & Athletic Center
Room 203H
410-827-5927
[email protected]
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The Chesapeake College Radiologic Sciences Degree Program prepares students to deliver quality radiologic services and patient care, with the goal of qualifying them to sit for the American Registry of Radiographic Technologists certifying exam and obtain Maryland licensure as a radiographer.
Upon completion of the exam, you will be eligible for entry-level employment as a radiology technologist.
Our vision for the radiography program at Chesapeake College is to empower our students to become compassionate, skilled, and innovative professionals who use their talents to improve the lives and health of individuals in their communities. We strive to create a dynamic learning environment that fosters critical thinking, ethical practices, and lifelong learning, and to graduate students who are prepared to excel in their careers and make meaningful contributions to the field of radiography.
The radiologic sciences A.A.S. degree program is for students who:
- Want to start a career as a radiographer or radiologic technologist
- Important: Specific admission requirements apply for this program. Please see the College Catalog, speak to an advisor, or explore the Application Process outlined below for details. Selection is competitive and meeting the requirements for admission does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
When you complete this program, you will know how to:
- Perform competently as an entry-level radiographer.
- Demonstrate proper positioning skills.
- Apply appropriate technical factors.
- Demonstrate appropriate radiation protection practices.
- Evaluate radiographic images appropriately for radiographic quality.
- Communicate clearly and empathetically to patients and colleagues both orally and in writing.
- Solve problems within the field of radiology using effective critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrate clinical competency
- apply appropriate radiation protection standards
- demonstrate proper positioning and technical factors
- Develop and apply effective critical thinking skills
- critically analyze images for diagnostic quality
- solve problems in the field of radiology through critical analysis
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively
- demonstrate effective oral communication as part of the healthcare team
- demonstrate effective written communication skills in the didactic setting
The application period for this program is from November 15 through March 31 for admission into the Fall cohort.
Admission to this program is limited, therefore, selection is competitive.
Application Process
Apply to Chesapeake College
Complete Prerequisite Coursework
Each course must be passed with a “C” or higher, or must be retaken (there is no penalty for retaking a course). If you have not had high school physics in the last three years, take SCI 141 (Physical Science). In addition, the following courses need to be completed:
- ENG 101 Composition
- MAT 113 College Algebra or MAT 115 Precalculus
- COM 101 Fundamentals of Oral and Organizational Communication
- Social Science Elective
- BIO 211 Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIO 212 Anatomy and Physiology II
- MED 106 Medical Terminology
Complete the TEAS
In the year you wish to apply, schedule the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
- Sign up for the TEAS on the ATI website
- TEAS testing may be proctored in person, or remotely
Complete the Program Application
In the year that you wish to apply, fill out the Radiologic Sciences Program online application, and submit it no later than March 31.
- The application is typically available on our program’s website in November each year.
- Read the directions carefully before submitting. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Admission into this program is competitive.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
It’s never too early to explore the many financial aid and scholarship options available to you. Regardless of your financial situation, it is so important to first complete the Federal Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Completing the FAFSA allows us to offer you the greatest possible amount of financial aid. Once your FAFSA is complete, be sure to apply for scholarships from the Chesapeake College Foundation. One application opens up the door to hundreds of potential scholarships.
Program Admission Decision
Program admission decisions are different from the general college admissions process. All students are admitted to the college—the Rad-Tech program, however, is competitive. Not all applicants will be accepted. Once program applications have been submitted on March 31, the director will evaluate all candidates.
Admission decision letters are sent to all applicants via email by April 15.
Pay & Prep
Pay either at the time of registration, or by the due date on your bill. Deferred tuition payment plans are available to students whose bills exceed $100. Before the semester begins, buy your textbooks and other needed supplies, check out the location of your courses, and get ready for your first day of class by attending a New Student Orientation session, as well as the MANDATORY Rad-Tech Program Orientation in May.
Rad-Tech FAQs
The TEAS is a test of basic skills in English, Mathematics, and science.
The ATI TEAS measures basic academic knowledge in Reading, Mathematics, Science, English and Language Usage. It consists of 170 item multiple-choice examination offered and is taken on a computer in the Testing Center (LRC building on the Wye Mills Campus). Each of the four sections is timed for a total of 209 minutes (3 hours and 29 minutes).
Content Areas:
- Reading – 53 questions to be completed in 64 minutes (31%)
Key Ideas & Details
Craft & Structure
Integration of Knowledge & Ideas - Mathematics – 36 questions to be completed in 54 minutes (22%)
Numbers & Algebra
Measurement & Data - Science – 53 questions to be completed in 63 minutes (31%)
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Life & Physical Science
Scientific Reasoning - English & Language Usage – 28 questions to be completed in 28 minutes (16%)
Conventions of Standard English
Knowledge of Language
Vocabulary Acquisition
TEAS dates are in January, February, and March.
- Establish an account with ATI Testing at www.atitesting.com and pay for the TEAS.
- Select “Chesapeake College AH” to access the test dates for the Radiologic Sciences Program.
- You may choose a different testing center to proctor the exam, but may incur a small fee when transferring the official record.
- Choose the date you want to take the exam. NOTE: you must take the exam on the day you scheduled or you will have to pay for the test again.
Yes. There is a TEAS study guide that is available in the Chesapeake College Bookstore, Amazon, or online at the ATI website.
Yes, the TEAS may be taken more than once but not in the same academic year. In other words, you cannot take it twice in the year that you apply.
- if you have already taken the TEAS and not admitted to the program, you are not required to retake it should you reapply the following year
The Chesapeake College Registrar’s office must have official copies of your high school transcript, and any applicable college transcripts. Do not upload transcripts with your application.
College transfer credits will not be considered if official transcripts are not received by the March 31st application deadline.
The program starts at the beginning of June each year, but a mandatory new student orientation is held each May for admitted students only.
Between 8 and 10 students are accepted in a cohort each year, depending on the availability of clinical placement.
After you have been admitted to the college, access your student planning module through the MY CAMPUS portal.
Select the “Progress” tab to see what courses need to be taken.
These include:
- Developmental courses in English and Mathematics and/or SCI 141 Physical Science if you have not had high school physics in the last three years.
- Take the placement test for Biology to see if you need to take BIO 103.
- ENG 101 Composition
- MAT 113 College Algebra or MAT 115 Precalculus
- COM 101 Fundamentals of Oral and Organizational Communication
- Social Science Elective
- BIO 211 Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIO 212 Anatomy and Physiology II
- MED 106 Medical Terminology
Admissions letters are sent to all applicants via email by April 15th.
Yes. All students admitted and all alternates must attend the mandatory New Student Orientation in May to receive information about procedures to be done prior to starting the program. If you do not attend the orientation you will forfeit your acceptance.
Review the attached for a comprehensive overview of program costs, including tuition, fees, and more.
There is no waiting list. Applicants who are not admitted must submit a new application the following year for consideration.
All clinical assignments are located in Maryland;
- The University of Maryland Shore Medical Center, the Diagnostic and Imaging Center, and The Orthopedic Center are all located in;
- Easton: 14 miles
- The University of Maryland also has a Shore Medical Center located in;
- Chestertown: 24 miles
- The University of Maryland Shore Regional Center in;
- Cambridge: 30 miles
- The University of Maryland Shore Medical Pavilion, as well as the Emergency Center located in;
- Queenstown: 7 miles
- Luminis Health Imaging, Kent Island;
- Chester: 13 miles
- The University of Maryland Medical Center, Shock Trauma (second year students only)
- Baltimore: 55 miles
During the first year, classes and lab meet on Wednesday and Thursday for about 6 hours each day, and Friday for 3 hours. During the second year, classes and lab meet on Monday and Tuesday.
Program courses meet during the day, anywhere between 8am-4pm. There may be clinical rotations as late as 7 PM and some weekend rotations during the second year. Student clinical schedules are available prior to the start of the semester.
No, this is a face-to-face program and all courses (including lab and clinic) must be attended in person.
Submit an official transcript from those colleges to the Registrar in the registration office. Tell the registrar what program you are interested in and your transcript will be evaluated for courses that transfer in to meet the program requirements. Please see the “Transfer of Credit” in the college online catalog for the guidelines used.
Additional Rad-Tech-specific questions? Contact Justin Malecki at [email protected].
Accreditation & Outcome Information
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Program Effectiveness Goals
- The program will maintain a 75% retention rate.
- The program will maintain a 75% passing rate on the ARRT examination
- The program will assure that graduates seeking employment will find employment within 12 months of graduation.
- The program will assure that employers are satisfied with graduate’s performance as entry level radiographers.
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. Click here to go directly to the JRCERT webpage.
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%.
| Credentialing Examination Rate |
number passed on 1st attempt divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation. |
|---|---|
| Year | Results |
| Year 1 – 2019 | 10 of 10 – 100% |
| Year 2 – 2020 | 8 of 8 -100% |
| Year 3 – 2021 | 9 of 10 – 90% |
| Year 4 – 2022 | 7 of 8 – 88% |
| Year 5 – 2023 | 8 of 8 – 100% |
| Program 5-Year Average | 42 of 44 – 95% |
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%.
| Job Placement Rate | number employed divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation |
|---|---|
| Year | Results |
| Year 1 – 2019 | 10 of 10 – 100% |
| Year 2 – 2020 | 7 of 7 – 100% |
| Year 3 – 2021 | 10 of 10 – 100% |
| Year 4 – 2022 | 5 of 5 – 100% |
| Year 5 – 2023 | 9 of 9 – 100% |
| Program 5-Year Average | 41 of 41 – 100% |
Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75%.
| Program Completion Rate |
number graduated divided by number started the program |
|---|---|
| Year | Results |
| Year 5 – 2023 | 9 of 9 – 100% |
| Annual Completion Rate | 100% |
Regional Accreditation
The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools accredits Chesapeake College, a regional community college. The College is approved by the Maryland State Board for Higher Education and is authorized to grant the degree of Associate in Applied Sciences.
Programmatic Accreditation
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) promotes excellence in education and elevates the quality and safety of patient care through the accreditation of educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry. For more information about the JRC, go to www.jrcert.org.
The radiography program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
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Chicago, IL 60606-3182
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The program’s current accreditation award is 5 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here: www.jrcert.org/programs/chesapeake-college.
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Chesapeake’s degrees transfer where you want to go.
If specific transfer agreements for this program are in place, they will be listed below.
Not seeing your dream university listed here? No worries! Chances are, we can create a transfer agreement specific to your needs. Our advisors will help you plan every credit on your way to your bachelor’s degree.
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This program qualifies for many of our institutional scholarships. Complete one application, and be considered for hundreds of potential scholarships. Make sure to complete your FAFSA as well to receive as much funding as possible.
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