
Prepare for entry into a career as a Registered Radiologic Technologist. A radiologic technologist is responsible for the production of radiographic images. This program emphasizes communication, critical thinking, personal integrity, assessment and evaluation of radiographs and performing radiography exams.
Program Overview
This is a 24-month program that consists of six consecutive semesters of study. The program has a capacity of 17, first-year students which is based on available clinical sites and begins in the summer semester of each year.
The practice of radiography is performed by a segment of health care professionals responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation to humans and animals for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. This objective is accomplished by:
- arranging devices to lessen discomfort and prevent patient motion
- positioning the patient for imaging of the desired area
- adjusting equipment/factors to obtain a clear undistorted view of the area of interest
- determining proper current voltage and exposure time for each procedure
- preparing and administering contrast media
- evaluating radiographic quality of obtained images
- ensuring radiation protection for personnel, patients and the general public
- keeping records/ files and preparing reports of procedures
Integral to radiography are: direct patient care, communication skills and technical/scientific activities.
In support of the mission of Rowan College at Burlington County, a comprehensive community college, the mission of the radiography program is to provide affordable quality educational experiences so that a student may develop academically, clinically and professionally into a competent, entry-level radiographer.
Student Learning Goals
- Goal 1: Students will have knowledge and skills required to be clinically competent in all radiographic tasks necessary for an entry level radiographer:
Student Learning Outcomes:- Students will apply positioning skills.
- Students will select technical factors.
- Students will utilize safe radiation protection practices.
- Students will attain the technical knowledge appropriate for an entry level technologist on the ARRT examination.
- Goal 2: Students will demonstrate communication skills
Student Learning Outcomes:- Students will demonstrate written communication skills.
- Students will demonstrate oral communication skills.
- Goal 3: Students will develop critical thinking skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:- Students will adapt standard procedures for non-routine patients.
- Students will critique images for diagnostic quality.
- Goal 4: Students will model professionalism.
Student Learning Outcomes:- Students will demonstrate a good work ethic.
- Students will participate in personal and professional growth opportunities.
Program Effectiveness Goals
- Goal 1: Five-year average credentialing examination pass rate of not less than 85 percent at first attempt.
- Goal 2: For each of the last five years, job placement rate of not less than 75% within six months for those graduates actively seeking employment.
- Goal 3: Annual program completion rates, 80 percent of the students will complete the program within 3 years of program start.
- Goal 4: Graduates will express satisfaction with the program, 80 % of respondents will of graduates will rate the program good or superior on the alumni survey.
- Goal 5: Employer will express satisfaction with the graduates of the program as assessed on the employer survey, 80% of respondents will rate graduates with 4 pts or greater points out of 5 pts.
All general education credits in the associate of applied science degree for radiographers at Rowan College at Burlington County afford the graduate the foundation to pursue additional higher educational programs.
Please Note: There are no substitutes for radiography support/general education courses.
Courses taken earlier than required may be retaken to improve the grade and progress in the radiography program will not be affected until the co-requisite course is reached.
Program pre-requisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to apply:
- BIO 110 Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 1; 3 credits
- BIO 111 Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 1 (lab); 1 credit
- HIT 106 Medical Terminology; 3 credits
- ENG 101 College Composition; 3 credits
Radiology Education |
Credits |
|
---|---|---|
RAD 113 |
Introduction to Radiologic Science |
2 |
RAD 117 |
Patient Care in Radiologic Science |
2 |
RAD 107 |
Principles of Radiation Protection & Biology |
2 |
RAD 127 |
Radiographic Image Production, Characteristics & Principles |
2 |
RAD 129 |
Digital Image Acquisition & Display |
2 |
RAD 140 |
Radiographic Clinical Procedures I |
3 |
RAD 142 |
Clinical Practicum & Image Evaluation I |
2 |
RAD 150 |
Radiographic Clinical Procedures II |
3 |
RAD 152 |
Clinical Practicum & Image Evaluation II |
2 |
RAD 160 |
Radiographic Clinical Procedures III |
3 |
RAD 162 |
Clinical Practicum & Image Evaluation III |
2 |
RAD 235 |
Radiographic Imaging Equipment |
2 |
RAD 240 |
Radiographic Clinical Procedures IV |
3 |
RAD 242 |
Clinical Practicum & Image Evaluation IV |
3 |
RAD 250 |
Radiographic Clinical Procedures V |
2 |
RAD 252 |
Clinical Practicum & Image Evaluation V |
3 |
RAD 262 |
Clinical Practicum & Image Evaluation VI |
3 |
BIO 114 |
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology II |
3 |
BIO 115 |
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
1 |
HIT 106 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
|
Total |
48 |
Clinical Requirements
All of Rowan College at Burlington County’s partners that provide clinical experiences to students, including RCBC’s Dental Clinic, require COVID vaccination for anyone who is treating patients.
Students in Health Science programs that require a clinical placement are required to be vaccinated for their own, and their patients’, safety.
The following list is the suggested sequencing for Radiology majors looking to obtain an associate in applied sciences. Students may complete as many general education courses as possible prior to beginning radiology courses.
* Indicates corequisite courses. Corequisite courses must be taken prior to or with (but no later than) the radiography course with which it is listed.
YEAR ONE
Semester 1 | Course Title | Credits |
RAD 113 | Intro to Radiologic Science | 2 |
RAD 117 | Patient Care in Radiologic Science | 2 |
RAD 127 | Radiographic Image Production, Characteristics & Principles | 2 |
RAD 142 | Clinical Practicum & Image Evaluation I | 2 |
RAD 140 | Radiography Clinical Procedures I | 3 |
|
Total |
11 |
Semester 2 | Course Title | Credits |
RAD 107 | Principles of Radiation Protection & Biology | 2 |
RAD 129 | Digital Image Acquisition and Display | 2 |
RAD 152 | Clinical Practicum & Image Evaluation 2 | 2 |
RAD 150 | Radiography Clinical Procedures 2 | 3 |
BIO 114 | Fund. Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
BIO 115 | Fund. Anatomy & Physiology Lab II | 1 |
|
Total |
13 |
Semester 3 | Course Title | Credits |
RAD 162 | Clinical Practicum & Image Evaluation 3 | 2 |
RAD 160 | Radiography Clinical Procedures 3 | 3 |
SPE 102 | Public Speaking | 3 |
|
Total |
8 |
YEAR TWO
Semester 4 | Course Title | Credits |
RAD 235 | Radiographic Imaging Equipment | 2 |
RAD 242 | Clinical Practicum & Image Evaluation 4 | 3 |
RAD 240 | Radiography Clinical Procedures 4 | 3 |
CIS 101 | Computer Science | 3 |
|
Total |
11 |
Semester 5 | Course Title | Credits |
RAD 252 | Clinical Practicum & Image Evaluation 5 | 3 |
RAD 250 | Radiography Clinical Procedures 5 | 2 |
PSY 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
SOC 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
|
Total |
11 |
Semester 6 | Course Title | Credits |
RAD 262 | Clinical Practicum & Image Evaluation 6 | 3 |
MTH 107 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
|
Total |
6 |
RAD Credit Requirements | 47 | |
General Education Requirements | 23 | |
Total Requirements for Degree | 70 | |
Total Clinical Hours | 1680 |
Clinical Days / per week / per term
- 2 days - first term
- 2 days - second term
- 2 days - third term
- 3 days - fourth term
- 3 days - fifth term
- 3 days - sixth term
Clinical Time: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Clinical Sites:
- Virtua - Memorial Hospital of Burlington County (6.3 miles from the Mount Laurel Campus)
175 Madison Ave.
Mount Holly, NJ 08060 - Virtua - West Jersey - Voorhees (13 miles from the Mount Laurel Campus)
106 Carnie Blvd.
Voorhees, NJ 08043 - Virtua - Marlton (9 miles from the Mount Laurel Campus)
90 Brick Road
Marlton, NJ 08053 - Southern Ocean Medical Center (40 miles from the Mount Laurel Campus)
1140 Route 72 West
Manahawkin, NJ 08050 - Virtua Willingboro (9 miles from the Mount Laurel Campus)
218 Sunset Road
Willingboro, NJ 08046 - Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes (12 miles from the Mount Laurel Campus)
1600 Haddon Avenue
Camden, NJ 08103
Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) offers a two-year, professional program, leading to an Associate of Applied Science of Radiography degree (AAS.RAD). Learning is facilitated through classroom activities, practice labs and clinical experiences in area healthcare facilities.
Note: Applicants need to only complete one application through the online system, and incomplete applications will not be processed. All documents (high school and college transcripts) MUST be on file when the application is submitted.
Admissions Process
The RCBC radiography program begins its classes each May.
The application for Summer 2024 opens August 1, 2023 and closes on October 31, 2023. Admissions Decisions will be sent in late January 2024.
Students who are seeking to apply are encouraged to attend a Radiography Information Session. For upcoming dates, please click here.
Minimum Application Criteria
Applicants to the Radiography Program must have the following minimum admissions criteria met in order to be reviewed/considered:
- Completion of the Admissions Application to RCBC.
- Submission of a completed Radiography admissions application online.
- Applicants must attain a minimum age of 18 years within 6 months prior to the start of the program.
- Submission of proof of high school completion via:
- High School Transcript
- GED
- Translation of Foreign Credential
- Official transcripts from previously attended colleges and/or universities to:
Office of Outreach & Admissions
900 College Circle
Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 - Program prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better to apply:
- BIO 110 Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 1
- BIO 111 Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 1 (lab)
- HIT 106 Medical Terminology
- ENG 101 College Composition
Note: Applicants who do not complete all the prerequisites listed above will not be considered.
- Achievement of a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 2.8 or greater in all college coursework.
- Students with non-repeated failures in pre-requisite courses will not be admissible.
- Students with no more than 2 failures in total of any of the prerequisite courses listed on the rubric will not be admissible. For the RAD program admissions purpose, C-, D or F are considered failures.
NOTE: Meeting all admission standards DOES NOT guarantee admission into the program.
Additional Admissions Criteria
Applicants to the Radiography Program will also be measured on the following additional admissions criteria:
- Completion of the following non-radiography courses with a grade of a “C” or better:
- BIO 114
- BIO 115
- CIS 101
- MTH 107
- PSY 101
- SOC 101
- SPE 102
Note: Completion of non-radiography courses listed above is strongly recommended but not required. - Additionally, the above courses are part of the Admission Rubric.
- Applicants who have attended another radiography program must obtain a letter stating that they left in good standing. If admitted, the applicant will have to complete the program in its entirety.
NOTE: Meeting all admission standards DOES NOT guarantee admission into the program.
Admissions Decisions
Applicants will be selected according to the total points earned based on the admission rubric. This rubric will evaluate the academic performance of a student for the minimum and additional prerequisite courses considered when applying for the RAD program.
RCBC Radiography Admission Rubric
All applicable courses are evaluated using the following scale:
A = 10 points
A- = 9 points
B+ = 8 points
B = 7 points
B- = 6 points
C+ = 3 points
C = 2 points
C-, D, or F = 0 points
The grades of the prerequisites and non-radiography courses will be factored into the chart below and averaged for a total score based off of each attempt.
Courses Needed |
# of Credits |
Semester Taken |
Grade |
Semester Taken |
Grade |
Average Score |
BIO 110 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
BIO 111 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
HIT 106 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
ENG 101 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
CIS 101 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
BIO 114 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
BIO 115 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
MTH 107 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
PSY 101 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
SOC 101 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
SPE 102 |
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
____ / 110 |
Applicants will be notified of decisions by late January via their RCBC student email accounts.
Acceptance into the Program
Accepted students will be notified by RCBC email of their conditional acceptance into the Radiography program. Conditional acceptance will include but not be limited to the following:
- Attendance at the mandatory radiography orientation for the summer 2022 cohort. Not attending will forfeit the applicant’s place in the program.
- Academic Advising session with the Director of the Radiography Program
- Proof of Medical/Health Insurance
- Proof of BLS CPR Card certified by the American Heart Association
- Completion of a physical examination including:
- Physical Exam and medical history
- The two-step Tuberculosis test (single test must be completed annually)
- Lab Tests
- Tetanus Test (within the past 10 years)
- Immunizations/Titers
- Clear Criminal History Background Checks/Urine Drug Test
- Malpractice Insurance (fee for the coverage is part of the tuition rate; therefore, there will be no additional fees to the students for this coverage.)
- Reliable Transportation (to clinical sites)
NOTE: Students who are not accepted or decline admission to the Radiography program must re-apply in a future application cycle.
Didactic Faculty
Pamela J. Evans, MSRS, RT(R)(M) ARRT
Pamela has been a lifelong resident of Pemberton, New Jersey and graduated from Pemberton Township High School. She has been a registered technologist since 1989. Pamela earned her radiography certificate from Memorial Hospital of Burlington County and earned an Associate of Applied Science from Rowan College at Burlington County. Later, she earned a bachelor’s degree in allied health from Widener University. Pamela finally earned her Master of Science in Radiologic Science Education from Midwestern State University located in Wichita Falls, Texas in 2007. She worked as a diagnostic radiographer, computed tomography technologist and mammographer for approximately 15 years. Pamela’s educational journey began as an adjunct instructor in 2003 at Rowan College at Burlington County. She has had experience as a didactic instructor, clinical coordinator and has been in the role of Program Director since 2012. As a radiologic technologist and educator, she holds memberships in the A.S.R.T., N.J.S.R.T., A.E.I.R.S., A.C.E.R.T. and N.J.E.R.I.
Jeffrey Nelson, BA, RT (R) AART
Jeffrey graduated from Cooper University Hospital's radiography program in 2015 and also has a bachelor's degree in communication. He is the clinical coordinator for the program.
Adjunct Faculty
Virginia Guccini, AAS, RT (R) ARRT
Virginia has earned a certificate in radiologic technology from Robert Packer Hospital and an Associate of Applied Science degree from Mansfield University. She teaches lab for the program.
Dennis A. Williams, RT (R)(CT) ARRT
Dennis has been a radiologic technologist for 30 years and holds an additional credential in Computed Tomography. He teaches various courses for the program.
Adjunct Clinical Preceptors
Karin Anderson, AAS, RT (R) (M) ARRT
Karin is a registered radiologic technologist and holds an additional credential in mammography.
Jen Fadden, BS, RT (R) ARRT
Jen is a registered radiologic technologist and also holds a bachelor’s degree. She graduated from the radiography program at Rowan College at Burlington County.
Virginia Guccini, AAS, RT (R) ARRT
Virginia has earned a certificate in radiologic technology from Robert Packer Hospital and an Associate of Applied Science degree from Mansfield University.
Nancy Murray, AAS, RT (R) ARRT
Nancy has been a registered radiologic technologist since 2012 and earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from Rowan College at Burlington County.
Parul Soni, AAS, RT (R) ARRT
Parul has been a registered radiologic technologist since 1989 and earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from Rowan College at Burlington County.
Clinical Preceptor Faculty: Hackensack Meridian Health - Southern Ocean Medical Hospital
Jillian Errico, AS, RT (R) ARRT
Jillian has been a registered technologist since 2013 and earned a certificate from Shore Memorial School of Radiologic Technology.
Donna Halpin, RT (R) ARRT
Donna has been a registered technologist since 2005 and earned a certificate from Shore Memorial School of Radiologic Technology.
Jennifer Laratta-Highet, AAS, RT (R) ARRT
Jennifer has been a registered technologist since 2005 and earned her Associate of Applied Science from Rowan College at Burlington County. She also has a degree in liberal arts.
Clinical Faculty: Virtua Marlton Hospital
Jesse Cave, RT (R) ARRT
Jesse is a registered technologist.
Clinical Preceptor Faculty: Virtua Memorial Hospital
Parul Soni, AAS, RT (R) ARRT
Parul has been a registered radiologic technologist since 1989 and earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from Rowan College at Burlington County. She is also a traveling clinical instructor for the program.
Clinical Preceptor Faculty: Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Marialice Baran, RT (R) ARRT
Marialice is a registered radiologic technologist.
Carol Clark, RT (R) (M) ARRT
Carol has been a registered technologist since 1975 and earned a certificate of radiology technology from Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia. She has an additional credential in mammography.
Stacey Davis, RT (R) ARRT
Stacey has been a registered technologist since 2008 and graduated from Holy Family University.
Brittney Richter, RT (R)ARRT
Brittany is a registered radiologic technologist.
Deborah Slobodian, RT(R) ARRT
Deborah has been a registered technologist since 1995 and earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from the Community College of Philadelphia. She is the manager at Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
Clinical Preceptor Faculty: Virtua Voorhees Hospital
Amanda Farino, RT (R) ARRT
Amanda has been a registered technologist since 2015 and earned her Associate of Applied Science degree from Rowan College at Burlington County. She also has an Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Michelle Giletto, RT (R) (M) ARRT
Michelle is a registered technologist. She has an additional credential in mammography.
Jea Gun Lee, AAS, RT (R) ARRT
Jea is a registered radiologic technologist and earned an Associate of Applied Science from Rowan College at Burlington County.
Ian Highland, AAS, RT (R) (M) ARRT
Ian is a registered technologist and earned an Associate of Applied Science from Rowan College at Burlington County.
Jennifer Lender, RT (R) ARRT
Jennifer has been a registered technologist since 1997 and earned her Associate of Applied Science from Rowan College at Burlington County.
Christine Szymkowski, MSEd, BSAH RT (R) (CT) ARRT
Christine earned a certificate in radiologic technology from Albert Einstein Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology in 1986. She has a bachelor's degree from Widener University. Most recently, she earned a Master of Science in Education from Saint Joseph's College of Maine.
Richard Wallace, AA, RT (R) ARRT
Richard has been a registered technologist since 2013 and earned a certificate in radiologic technology from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He also has an Associate of Arts and Science in English.
Timothy Miller, RT (R) ARRT
Timothy is a registered radiologic technologist.
Clinical Preceptor Faculty: Virtua Willingboro Hospital
Christine Wallrath, RT (R) ARRT
Christine is a registered radiologic technologist.
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.
* The annual Program Completion Rate was zero for the 2022 academic year. This was due to Covid-19 restrictions and the maximum number of students permitted at each clinical affiliate. There was not a graduating cohort that year.
Download RCBC's Program Effectiveness Data Form for 2023 (PDF)
- June 5, 2023 from 4pm to 5pm (Webex link)
- August 7, 2023 from 4pm to 5pm (Webex Link)
- December 4, 2023 from 4pm to 5pm
The RCBC Radiography Program is accredited by:
JRCERT
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850,
Chicago, IL 60606-2901
(312) 704-5300 • www.jrcert.org
mail@JRCERT.org
JRCERT direct link to the Rowan College at Burlington County Effectiveness Information
https://www.jrcert.org/programs/rowan-college-at-burlington-county
Length of Accreditation Award: 5 years
Next Scheduled Review: 04/01/2023
Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners,
Department of Environmental Protection,
Radiation Protection Programs,
PO Box 415,
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 894-5890 • www.state.nj.us/dep/rpp/brh/index.htm
Pamela J. Evans M.S.R.S. RT (R) (M), ARRT
Director of Radiologic Sciences
(856) 291-4173
pjevans@rcbc.edu
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