Radiography at Riverland
**ALERT**
Prerequisite requirements and program layout are changing effective Fall 2024 to better serve our students
Who must meet the new prerequisite requirements:
- All students intending to apply for a seat in the Fall 2025 Radiography Program start
- Any student that did not get all 6 of the previous prerequisite courses completed by Spring 2024 to apply for a seat in the Fall 2024 Radiography Program start will need to meet the new prerequisite requirements as outlined below to apply for Fall 2025
Who does not need to meet the new prerequisite requirements:
- Students that are applying for a seat in the Fall 2024 Radiography Program start
- IN order to apply for Fall 2024, students must have all 6 of the previous prerequisite courses completed no later than Spring 2024 – BIOL 1030, HCNA 1100, PHYS 1000,
RADT 1200, RADT 1225, and RADT 1245
The Radiography Program is a consecutive 5-semester, 24-month, 83-credit program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The program prepares students to become competent radiologic technologists. Successful students demonstrate an aptitude for science and math, an interest in working with people and technology and the ability to function professionally under stress. The curriculum includes courses in radiation protection, equipment operation and maintenance, image production and evaluation, radiographic procedures and patient care. Practicum education, at various health care facilities in southern Minnesota gives students opportunities to apply skills learned in the classroom. Graduates are eligible to take the nationally recognized ARRT registry exam to become registered technologists in radiography.
Students can look forward to one-on-one attention from excellent faculty in the college's fully equipped radiography laboratory. You will be well trained in all aspects of the appropriate use of technology and caring for the needs of patients. Radiographers play a key role on the medical team and work in many areas outside the Radiology Department including surgery, emergency room, cardiac and intensive care and patient rooms.
