Radiologic Technology is a diverse profession. The radiographer must draw from the fields of communication, psychology, photography, and the physical and biologic sciences, while bringing an investigative approach to daily tasks. Radiographers are in demand in hospitals, physicians' offices, clinics, government, education, industry, and research.

The radiographer produces images used in the diagnosis of disease and injury. He or she operates x-ray equipment, provides patient care and radiation protection, positions the patient for the examination, selects technical factors for radiographic quality, produces and processes radiographs, maintains quality control, and maintains patient records.

A radiographer may continue education in areas such as sonography, nuclear medicine, cardiovascular interventional techniques, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), mammography, departmental administration, quality assurance management, research, education, and radiation therapy.

BCC's Radiologic Technology program consists of two years of combined academic and clinical education, the equivalent of 21 calendar months. Clinical education is provided in cooperating hospitals. Of a 40-hour/week schedule, students spend approximately one-third of their time in professional and general education courses at the college, and the remaining two-thirds in the college laboratory or in the hospital.

Upon completion of the academic and clinical competencies required for the program, the graduate is eligible to sit for the examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for certification and New York State licensure.

SEQUENCE OF COURSES: This model is a two-year course schedule for students meeting all program requirements and deciding to pursue full-time study. Schedules will be redesigned for those requiring preparatory courses or those deciding to pursue part-time study.