Radiologic technologists provide diagnostic imaging services in various healthcare settings. The Radiologic Technology Associate Degree program combines academics, lab practice, and clinical experiences to prepare students for medical imaging careers. Graduates excel in patient care, perform high-quality imaging exams, and maintain radiation safety.
MassBay offers two program tracks: a full-time Day Option that is 21 months (5 sequential semesters) starting each Fall and a part-time Evening (Flex) Option that is eight semesters and starts each Spring. Graduates are eligible for the ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) Examination and state licensure, equipping them for professional practice.
Students must apply to MassBay with the general application and then specialize in Radiologic Technology through the Selective Admissions for Health Sciences program.
The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program at MassBay Community College is to provide a quality learning environment that will produce competent and compassionate, qualified professionals for the entry level practice of Radiologic Technology. Through competency-based learning, the Radiologic Technology Program provides a strong didactic curriculum as well as laboratory and clinical education experiences, to ensure practical skill development of performance and professional standards that will contribute to the needs of the healthcare community.
Goal 1: Students will be clinically competent.
Goal 2: Students will communicate effectively.
Goal 3: Students will apply effective critical thinking.
Goal 4: Students will model professionalism.
Program Effectiveness
The continuing accreditation status of the program was evaluated according to the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiography (2019). The JRCERT awards: ACCREDITATION FOR A PERIOD OF EIGHT YEARS.
Radiological Technology Program Effectiveness MassBay 2019-2023
JRCERT
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"I have progressed from being a student to working as an x-ray technologist (Radiographer), a clinical instructor, and an interventional radiology technologist. There is still so much room for growth, and I could not have achieved it without the unwavering support from three amazing women: Professor Karen Hansen, Professor Karen Steinhoff, and my favorite manager, Sharon O'Connell. `If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together'." -Gabby Fellman, Graduating Class of 2020
Here you can learn more about certification testing. The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ("ARRT") is the world's largest credentialing organization that seeks to ensure high quality patient care in radiologic technology. ARRT promotes high standards of patient care by testing and certifying qualified individuals in medical imaging, interventional procedures and radiation therapy.
This page outlines various important aspects of JRCERT accreditation that students may want to consider prior to beginning a Radiologic Technology educational endeavor. MassBay's program has received JRCERT Accreditation.
The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health's Radiation Control Program (RCP) is to protect the health and safety of the citizens of the Commonwealth from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation. Here you can learn about a wide assortment of information about the numerous regulations and statutes promulgated by the RCP in the area of ionizing radiation, information concerning radon, mammography, x-rays, emergency planning, environmental monitoring, radiological technologist licensing, radioactive materials licensing, low-level radioactive waste, and various other radiation issues. You will also have access to licensing guidance documents, advisories and polices of the Program.