The radiologic technology program is housed within the new RRCC Arvada campus which is home to several other healthcare programs including Physician Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nurse Aide, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Integrated Health Professions, and Massage Therapy. The modern campus houses new lab facilities, and a variety of services including financial aid, advising, admissions, food service, bookstore, etc.
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology is a JRCERT accredited degree program that prepares students for a career in x-ray imaging as a Radiologic Technologist. The program is full-time, starts in the Fall, and spans 21 month/5 semesters.
Instruction occurs primarily at the Arvada campus, but also via online coursework and clinical internship at medical facilities. Clinical internship occurs throughout the program. Basic clinical training is completed before students enter clinical rotation. A capstone registry review course is required during the final semester prior to graduation.
Radiologic Technologists perform x-ray examinations of patients for diagnostic purposes. Typical duties include:
- Position the patient and equipment to properly to demonstrate anatomy
- Prepare patients for procedures, including taking a medical history and answering questions
- Prepare and administer radiographic contrast for visualization of soft tissues.
- Shield patient from radiation exposure
The following are career paths associated with radiologic technology. Some disciplines require continuing education, additional degrees, and/or on the job training. Visit the ARRT website for more information about requirements for these careers.
- Radiologic Technologist
- Radiology Technician
- Radiographer
- Radiologic Technology Educator
- Radiology Physician's Assistant
- MRI technologist
- CT technologist
- Nuclear medicine technologist
- Sonographer
- Radiation Therapist
- Cardiovascular Interventional technologist (CVIT)
- Mammographer
- Medical Imaging Department Manager/Director
Computed Tomography (CT) Certificate
Program At A Glance:
- Upon Completion of Program: Eligible to sit for the ARRT CT Licensing Examination
- Program Length: One semester
- Program Start: Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters
- Class Size: 6-10
- Program Coursework: Online and Clinical Internship
The Computed Tomography (CT) certificate program at RRCC offers the opportunity to obtain coursework and clinical experience in computed tomography. Fall & Spring semesters are 15 weeks and the accelerated Summer semester is 10 weeks. Instruction occurs via online coursework and through clinical internships at medical facilities. Clinical internship shifts are held 2-3 times per week. Basic clinical safety training is completed before students enter clinical rotation.
Enrollment in each cohort is limited and competitive. Candidates for the CT program must have completed an accredited medical imaging program, be ARRT certified and registered in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiation Therapy and in good standing with the ARRT. Registry-eligible candidates may also apply if they will be licensed prior to the program start. The program curriculum satisfies the 16 hours of structured education as required by the ARRT. Coursework includes: equipment, procedures, radiation safety, imaging, and cross-sectional anatomy.
Pending State of Colorado education program approval
As of 4/5/23 This program is pending state approval and is not eligible for financial aid, will not show as a declared program on a transcript, and graduation approval pending. Program approval is expected soon and the website will be updated once it is received.
Program At A Glance:
- Upon Completion of Program: Eligible to sit for the ARRT MR Licensing Examination
- Program Length: Two semesters
- Program: Fall and Spring semesters
- Class Size: 6-10
- Program Coursework: Online and Clinical Internship
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) certificate program at RRCC offers the opportunity to obtain coursework and clinical experience in MRI. Fall & Spring semesters are 15 weeks for a total of 30 weeks. Instruction occurs via online coursework and through clinical internships at medical facilities. Clinical internship shifts are held 3 times per week. Basic clinical safety training is completed before students enter clinical rotation.
Enrollment in each cohort is limited and competitive. Candidates for the MR program are required to be ARRT registered in radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, or sonography. Registry-eligible candidates may also apply if they will be licensed prior to the program start. The program curriculum satisfies the 16 hours of structured education as required by the ARRT. Coursework includes: patient care, safety, image production and procedures.
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.
Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.
In collaboration with Colorado 4-year schools, Colorado has developed a statewide guaranteed transfer program to create a seamless transfer.
Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.