Radiologic Technology
Associate in Applied Science

64 Semester Hours

Graduates of the radiologic technology program are prepared to perform a variety of functions in radiology departments of hospitals, clinics and other health care facilities. Students receive experience in the operation of diagnostic x-ray equipment in general health, emergency and surgical settings.

Graduates of accredited Illinois radiologic technology programs are eligible to write the national examination in diagnostic radiography of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and obtain an Illinois license. Opportunities for graduates are many and varied. Graduates are needed to provide patient services in hospitals, clinics and offices. Advanced opportunities such as computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, cardiovascular interventional technology, and mammography are available to the radiographer.

John Wood Community College, in cooperation with Blessing Hospital, offers the Radiologic Technology AAS degree. Enrollment is limited. Students accepted by the Blessing School of Radiologic Technology complete 8 credit hours of science specialty courses and 16 credit hours of general education courses at JWCC. Upon successful completion of the requirements of the Blessing School of Radiologic Technology, 40 credit hours will be given in transfer to complete degree requirements. The computer competency requirement is completed as part of the 40 hours transferred from Blessing Hospital. Courses taken at Blessing Hospital for the RT program are considered as “in residence”; however, the student must be enrolled as a JWCC student.


Qualified graduates of other accredited Illinois radiologic technology programs may also enroll in this associate in applied science degree program.

NOTE: Only students who do not need additional coursework and who take the number of credits or courses as listed each semester can complete the program in the time given. Others will take longer to complete.