Radiologic Technologist

Students in this major will learn how to perform imaging procedures using ionizing radiation. They will learn appropriate patient care skills as well as radiation protection procedures for their patients, themselves, and others. They will learn to operate a variety of imaging equipment, factors that affect image quality, and criteria for image evaluation. Extensive clinical assignments are included. Upon completion, graduates will satisfy the educational requirements to take the Radiography certification exam provided by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) National Certification exam
• Registered Technologist - Radiography

• Good physical and mental health
• Ability to critically think and problem solve
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work independently
• Flexibility to work in various environments
• Ability to wear a lead apron and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to adapt to emergency situations

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Have a college degree (associate or more advanced) from an institution accredited by an ARRT-recognized agency (ARRT-Recognized Accreditation Mechanisms)
  • Consideration may be given to program applicants who are within 12 credit hours of completion of an associate degree
  • Degree completion is a requirement to sit for the ARRT certification examination
• Anatomy & Physiology (must complete with a C or higher)
  • If you have not completed an Anatomy & Physiology course as part of your degree program, you must take the course independently. The course should be 2-3 college credit hours and must be completed at an accredited institution.
  • Alternatively, completion of an Anatomy & Physiology course at an Oklahoma Career and Technology Education Center may substitute for this requirement (Ed2Go courses do not meet this requirement)
• Medical Terminology (must complete with a C or higher)
  • If you have not completed a Medical Terminology course as part of your degree program, you must take the course independently. The course should be 2-3 college credit hours and must be completed at an accredited institution.
  • Alternatively, completion of a Medical Terminology course at an Oklahoma Career and Technology Education Center may substitute for this requirement (Ed2Go courses do not meet this requirement)

NOTE: Advanced credit for previous coursework may be available. Please check with a Career Advisor or a Metro Tech Counselor.

• Be 18 years old or older at the time of clinical assignment
• CPR for Healthcare Providers via American Heart Association (certification must be maintained throughout the program)
• Submit proof of current vaccinations
• Submit proof of physical
• Undergo background check
• Ability to pass a drug screen*
  • Prior to the first day of school
  • Random throughout the program

*The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act Paragraph H(2)(c) of Section 427.8 states that individual with direct patient care or administering pharmaceuticals cannot be under the influence of marijuana. Therefore, students who come up non-negative on the drug screen for marijuana will not be able to continue in the program, even if the student has a medical marijuana card.

• Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
  20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300 mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is eight years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.

• Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
• Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE)

• Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

Metro Tech's Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

The program's current accreditation award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found on the JRCERT webpage.

Go to JRCERT Webpage