The Radiography Program at Richland Community College is a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree that prepares students for a career in medical imaging. Graduates are eligible to take the ARRT certification exam to become Registered Technologists in Radiography (R.T.(R)) and must obtain Illinois licensure through IEMA to practice. Radiographers perform a wide range of diagnostic imaging procedures, from routine examinations to more specialized procedures performed alongside radiologists and surgeons.
Career opportunities include roles in hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and doctors’ offices, with options to specialize in areas like mammography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or interventional radiography (IR). Additional education can lead to careers in sonography, nuclear medicine, or radiation therapy. The program begins each summer, spans six semesters, and requires selective admission. Transfer opportunities are available for those pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Sciences.
To learn more about course offerings, graduation requirements (located under Curriculum Requirements), and more, visit our course catalog.
Admission Information
Program Goals, Outcomes & Effectiveness Data
Ethical, Health & Safety Requirements
Clinical Information
Accreditation
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: mail@jrcert.org
The program’s current accreditation award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
- 2014 Accreditation Awarded – 3 years
- 2017 Accreditation Awarded – 8 years
- 2025 Accreditation Awarded – 8 years
Richland Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Graduates of the Radiography Program meet the educational requirements to pursue certification and registration through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Contact Our Team
Matthew Cardinal
Program Director/Assistant Professor, RadiographyHealth Professions Division
Richland Main Campus, S165
(217) 875-7200, Ext. 6759