A PICTURE PERFECT PROFESSION
Can you see it? Be a part of this rapidly growing and rewarding career field.
The Radiologic Technology associate degree is designed to prepare graduates to practice radiography in the ever-changing health care environment.
Radiographers work closely with physicians in hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices and mobile radiography units to assist in diagnosing disease and injuries. They operate a variety of diagnostic imaging and computerized x-ray equipment.
The Program
The Radiologic Technology program at TCL includes general education, science and radiologic technology courses taught in the classroom, on-campus laboratories and multiple clinical locations in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper and Chatham counties.
The Rad-Tech program is 80 credit hours and can be completed in six consecutive semesters.
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Important Dates
The application period for Fall 2024 goes through May 28, 2024. Visit the Health Sciences Application Process page for all of the information about applying.
Certify Your Skills
Upon completing the program requirements, the student may be qualified to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT). Those who successfully pass the examination are issued certificates, which confer the right to use the title “Registered Technologist” and the abbreviation “R.T. (R) (ARRT)” after their names.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and must pass to become Registered Technologists. However, the ARRT has a policy of not allowing persons who are convicted of a felony or gross misdemeanor to take the national certifying examination. Because of this policy, there may be an inability of those with such a conviction to work in the profession. For more information regarding this policy, please visit the ARRT webpage: https://www.arrt.org and review the Ethics Review / Pre- Application.
Accreditation & Accolades
The Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). www.jrcert.org 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182 Phone: 312-704-5300 | Email: mail@jrcert.org.
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TCL Radiologic Technology Accreditation Information
Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
CERTIFICATION
Class of 2022—ARRT Examination Pass Rate:
100%
Quick Facts
NEW CAREER IN 2 YEARS
The two-year Rad-Tech program is 80 credit
hours over six consecutive semesters.
A CAREER THAT PAYS
South Carolina’s annual mean wage for rad-
techs is $59,610.
JOB OUTLOOK
The job outlook is exceptional for all TCL health sciences graduates. The South Carolina’s annual mean wage for a radiologic technologist is $59,610, according to 2022 reports from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means your return on investment is high.
PROGRAM COST
Total Program Tuition: 80 credits x $214 per credit = $17,120.
Remember, this is before S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance and other financial aid, which could drop your costs by more than half. In fact, after financial aid, many TCL students attend for free. See more about paying for TCL.
*Based on Fall 2022 in-state, in-service-area tuition. Your actual cost may differ. Does not include fees, books and other costs. Qualifications vary.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
“We combine both classroom and clinical education to offer the best experience for our students.”
Erika Johnson
Rad Technology Instructor
FAQS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Instructors
Erika Johnson
Program Director/Radiologic Technology Instructor
843-525-8261
Beaufort Mather Campus, Bldg. 4, Rm. 203
Heather Elmquist
Radiologic Technology Instructor
843-470-8402
Beaufort Mather Campus, Bldg. 4, Rm. 201
