Radiography

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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.

General Admissions to Ozarks Tech

Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.

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.

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.

For more details, please review the RAD Program Handbook.

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.

Radiography students gain hands-on experience through approximately 800 hours of clinical rotations at hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers across the region. These rotations vary by semester and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or occasional long-distance travel. Students are expected to meet hour requirements tied to course credit and follow all site-specific policies, including dress codes and additional training. Program-specific scrubs, tracking tools, and supplies are required.

Read the full Clinical Rotations Guide (PDF)

Program Mission 

To develop the most qualified imaging professionals through extensive clinical experiences, student-centered and innovative instructional methods, and real-life opportunities to grow their knowledge. Thus, we will provide the communities we serve with the most prepared, competent, and patient-care-focused imaging professionals.   

Core Values 

  1. Provide the adult learner with instruction that meets their individual and career needs  
  2. Use data to drive decisions and steer future development of the student and program   
  3. Use creativity, innovation, and critical thinking in methods of instruction  
  4. Develop positive and active members of the community   
  5. Encourage professional betterment   

Goals and Objectives

  2. Incorporation of interprofessional collaboration to develop active and knowledgeable healthcare team members.  
  3. Development of professional and critical thinking skills to be used in both routine and non-routine situations.  
  4. Provide students with the methodology for applying safe radiation practices for the patient and for the occupational worker.  
  5. Develop the student’s ability to critique their image and make proper adjustments as needed accurately.  
  6. Guide the students as they develop their communication skills with peers, patients, and other healthcare team members.  
  7. Shape the students in their ethical and professional growth. 
 

JCERT Accreditation

The Ozarks Tech Radiography program applied for initial accreditation from the JRCERT in 2025. The program is expected to undergo its first accreditation site visit approximately 12-18 months after the first cohort begins in the fall of 2025, with an anticipated site visit scheduled for the fall of 2026 or early spring 2027.  

Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to take the ARRT national registry exam during this initial accreditation process.  

The Ozarks Technical Community College’s A.A.S. in Radiography Program is seeking initial accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).  

The program # is: 07033. 

The Radiography 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: [email protected]

The program’s current award is: In the initial application phase. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.  

 

Student Learning Outcomes 

  1. Students will produce quality images and be able to evaluate their images for image quality accurately.  
  2. Students will be able to communicate effectively with the patient and other healthcare team members. 
  3. Students will be able to apply critical thinking skills by changing technical factors and adapt their patient care to the different scenarios encountered.  
  4. Students will demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior. 
  5. Students will successfully pass coursework and pass the ARRT national registry exam on the first attempt.   
  6. Students will be able to perform effectively in a variety of settings within the imaging department. 
  7. Students will display proficiency and competency for an entry-level imaging professional. 
In the summer of 2025, the Ozarks Tech Radiography program submitted documentation for initial accreditation from the JRCERT.  This application process will require a site visit within 18 months of the first students beginning the program. Students who are part of the initial cohorts during the initial accreditation phase will graduate and be eligible to take the ARRT registry examination.
 
As the program is in the process of gaining initial accreditation, there is no formal effectiveness data to report at this time. The first collection of data will occur after the first cohort completes the program in December 2026 and will be shared once the data collection is complete. 

Dr. Daniel Edwards
Program Director

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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

$18,703.00*
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Radiography (A.A.S.)

A.A.S. Degree: 79 Hours

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. [email protected]. (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 higher in all general education courses. All RAD pre-fixed courses must be completed with a "C" or higher.      

The A.A.S.R.T. 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.