Radiography

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Turn Your Interest in Healthcare and Technology into a Career as a Radiologic Technologist.
Radiologic Technologists use x-ray machines to take pictures of the inside of the body. These images help doctors find and treat health problems. At Ozarks Tech we train you for the duties and challenges of the career. As a technologist, you are responsible for operating advanced machines and making sure the images are clear and accurate.

You must provide excellent patient care and practice radiation safety. In addition to using technology, technologists spend time with patients. You will explain the imaging process, answer any questions, and help patients feel at ease. This makes it a great career if you enjoy working with both technology and people.

Explore the Radiography program at Ozarks Tech! Contact us today to begin your journey toward this exciting career.

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The Radiography program is a selective, admission-based program. Students must complete pre-admission requirements and the below application criteria before they will be considered for admittance to the program. Please use the application checklist to find the requirements for admittance to this program.

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Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.

At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.

We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.

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Associate of Applied Science

Radiography
  • Work in a variety of settings, taking x-rays for imaging centers, urgent cares, hospitals, surgery, orthopedic clinics, etc.
  • Go on to Physician Assistant or medical school

93 credit hours
6 semesters

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Radiography (A.A.S.)

A.A.S. Degree: 79 Hours

This program is pending accreditation approval.

The Associates of Applied Science in Radiography is seeking the program's initial accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). JRCERT, 20 N. Wacker Dr, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182. mail@jrcert.org. (312) 704-5300. Currently, the program is operating under its provisional accreditation, and the first site visit for accreditation will occur 12-18 months after students begin the program.  

The program is designed to be completed over 28 months (about 2 and a half years), including 12 months of general education courses followed by core radiology courses over the last 16 months. The total credits required to earn the degree are a minimum of 79. The general education courses consist of at least 27 credit hours, and the core radiography courses consist of 52 credit hours. 

The program is run in a cohort style, with cohorts beginning in the fall and spring of each year. Acceptance to the program requires a "C" or better in all general education courses. A grade of "C" or better is requried for all RAD program required courses.      

The AAS.RAD. provides the student with the opportunity to complete approximately 800 hours of direct patient care experience caring for patients in a variety of clinical settings. Students perform clinical rotations, including level 1 trauma centers, rural hospital systems, outpatient imaging centers, urgent care centers, community health centers, inpatient hospitals, rehabilitation hospitals, surgery centers, and specialty clinics such as orthopedic and neurological centers.  

The program's didactic curriculum focuses on preparing the student to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) national registry exam in radiography. This registry allows them to work as radiologic technologists across the country; please note that some states require additional licensures.  

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*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.

**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.