Develop a dynamic career in medical imaging with specialized courses and hands-on clinical practice.
What is Radiography?
The Radiography program at Somerset Community College prepares the graduate to become a radiographer and offers training for administering ionizing radiation for medical diagnostic imaging purposes. Graduates are prepared to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Examination. The curriculum is comprised of specialized courses in radiography along with concentrated studies in the basic sciences, mathematics and general education.
Getting Started
What are my degree, diploma, and certificate options?
Class | Credit Hours |
---|---|
BIO 137 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
MAT 150 - College Algebra Functions | 3 |
Total credits | 7 |
Class | Credit Hours |
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DMI 102 - Medical Terminology for Radiographers | 1 |
DMI 106 - Patient Care and Ethics for Radiographers | 3 |
DMI 108 - Radiographic Positioning and Procedures I | 4 |
DMI 112 - Principles of X-ray Production, Exposure and Image Acquisition | 3 |
BIO 139 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
Total credits | 15 |
Class | Credit Hours |
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DMI 118 - Radiographic Positioning and Procedures II | 4 |
DMI 128 - Radiographic Positioning & Procedure III | 3 |
DMI 115 - Pharmacology for Radiographers | 2 |
DMI 110 - Radiography Practicum I | 1 |
ENG 101 - Writing I | 3 |
Total credits | 13 |
Class | Credit Hours |
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DMI 120 - Practicum in Radiography II | 2 |
DMI 130 - Practicum in Radiography III | 2 |
Total credits | 4 |
Class | Credit Hours |
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DMI 212 - Radiographic Equipment and Quality Control | 3 |
DMI 222 - Image Analysis | 2 |
DMI 224 - Radiation Protection & Biology | 2 |
DMI 220 - Practicum in Radiography IV | 4 |
Heritage or Humanities | 3 |
Total credits | 14 |
Class | Credit Hours |
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DMI 226 - Radiographic Anatomy & Pathology | 3 |
DMI 228 - Seminars in Radiography | 3 |
DMI 230 - Practicum in Radiography | 4 |
Social Interaction | 3 |
Total credits | 13 |
Total program credit hours: 66
The CT certificate consists of four 3 credit hour didactic courses and one clinical practice course. All four didactic courses are 100% online. The clinical is offered every semester, including summer sessions. The certificate is completed on a part-time basis (1-3 courses per semester), with IMG 230 and IMG 250 offered every fall, and IMG 240 & IMG 260 offered every spring. The CT certificate qualifies for federal financial aid.
The required courses are:
IMG 230 - Sectional Anatomy (3)
IMG 240 - Pathology for Advanced Imaging (3)
IMG 250 - CT Physics and Instrumentation (3)
IMG 260 - CT Scanning & Protocols (3)
IMG 285 - Clinical Practice in Computed Tomography
Costs
Tuition for online courses (including fees) are $192 per credit hour, plus $40 security fee per semester. A fee of $11 for liability insurance is added to the student’s tuition bill when registered for IMG 285.
Other information:
- Each course is also worth 48 CEUs.
- Books are approximately $75-100 per course.
- IMG 285 Clinical Practice may be repeated if necessary.
- Drug screening and background checks are required for IMG 285 at a cost of approximately $100.
- Proof of immunization, CPR certification, current Tb skin test or IGRA blood test, and possibly flu vaccination, are required for IMG 285.
- Proof of ARRT registry in Radiography or sophomore radiography status.
- Proof of ARRT registry in Radiography and KY Radiation Operator’s Certification is required for IMG 285. A Provisional Kentucky license is required for Nuclear Medicine Technologists.
- The pre-requisite and/or co-requisite for IMG 285 is at least two of the four didactic courses.
- The clinical schedule will be as accommodating as possible.
- The CT certificate program is designed for registered radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists and students in either discipline with sophomore standing.
- Sophomore radiography students are not eligible to take IMG 285 until after graduation and passing the ARRT Registry Examination in Radiography.
- The sophomore radiography or nuclear medicine technology student should be aware that federal financial aid will not pay for CT certificate courses taken while enrolled in their primary plan of study, since it is not part of that curriculum. The exception is IMG 230 for nuclear medicine students, if the course is required as part of their nuclear medicine technology plan of study.
If you have any further questions contact the Radiography Program Coordinator
The MR certificate consists of four 3 credit hour didactic courses and one clinical practice course. All four didactic courses are 100% online. The clinical is offered every semester, including summer sessions. The certificate is completed on a part-time basis (1-3 courses per semester), with IMG 230 and IMG 255 offered every fall, and IMG 240 & IMG 265 offered every spring. The MR certificate does not qualify for federal financial aid.
The required courses are:
IMG - 230 Sectional Anatomy (3)
IMG - 240 Pathology for Advanced Imaging (3)
IMG 255 - MR Physics and Instrumentation (3)
IMG 265 - MR Scanning & Protocols (3)
IMG 295 - Clinical Practice in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Costs
Tuition for online courses (including fees) are $192 per credit hour, plus $40 security fee per semester. A fee of $11 for liability insurance is added to the student’s tuition bill when registered for IMG 285.
Other information:
-
Each course is also worth 48 CEUs.
-
Books are approximately $75-100 per course.
-
IMG 295 Clinical Practice may be repeated if necessary.
-
Drug screening and background checks are required for IMG 295 at a cost of approximately $100.
-
Proof of immunization, CPR certification, current Tb skin test or IGRA blood test, and possibly flu vaccination, are required for IMG 295.
-
Proof of ARRT registry in Radiography or sophomore radiography status.
-
Proof of ARRT registry in Radiography and KY Radiation Operator’s Certification is required for IMG 295.
-
The pre-requisite and/or co-requisite for IMG 295 is at least two of the four didactic courses.
-
The clinical schedule will be as accommodating as possible.
-
The MR certificate program is designed for registered radiographers, nuclear medicine technologists and students in either discipline with sophomore standing.
-
Sophomore radiography students are not eligible to take IMG 295 until after graduation and passing the ARRT Registry Examination in Radiography.
- The sophomore radiography or nuclear medicine technology student should be aware that federal financial aid will not pay for MR certificate courses taken while enrolled in their primary plan of study, since it is not part of that curriculum. The exception is IMG 230 for nuclear medicine students, if the course is required as part of their nuclear medicine technology plan of study.
If you have any further questions contact the Radiography Program Coordinator.
How Do I Pay For This?
Worry no more. With the lowest tuition in Kentucky, financial aid options, and a helping hand to guide you through the application process, SCC has you covered. SCC will help you reach your goals at a price that won't break the bank.
Pre-Admission Conference
You can now participate in the online pre-admission conference, check to see if we have any upcoming in-person Pre-Admission Conferences available, and find additional information about the Radiography program.
After viewing the online pre-admission conference, a student may then complete the online application to the program, found at the end of the pre-admission conference.
What Else Do I Need to Know?
Accreditation
The SCC Radiography program #0511 is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
20 North Wacker DriveSuite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org
The program’s current award is eight years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
Length of Program
You can earn an associate in applied science degree in two years if you maintain full-time status.
This information should not be considered a substitute for the KCTCS Catalog. You should always choose classes in collaboration with your faculty advisor to ensure that you meet all degree requirements.