Accreditation

The Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging program in diagnostic radiography is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection.

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 North Wackier Drive – Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

The program's current accreditation award is 8 Years - 2024 to 2032. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here: https://www.jrcert.org/programs/new-york-city-college-of-technology .

New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection
ESP, Corning Tower, 12th Floor
Albany, NY 12180-2216
518-402-7570
www.health.state.ny.us

Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging

The radiologic technologist utilizes ionizing radiation to produce radiographic images of various parts of the body to aid in the detection of injury 199 or disease. In recent years, the increasing complexity of radiologic procedures and the continuing emphasis upon the elevation of prescribed standards of practice set forth by the Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection of New York State have made radiologic technology and medical imaging a highly specialized and sophisticated science requiring competently trained and licensed personnel.

City Tech’s comprehensive program provides students with the special knowledge and skills required for the practice of radiologic technology and medical imaging.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging is to prepare a diverse population of students for entry into the profession of radiologic imaging and provide advanced education opportunities.

Program Goals

• Graduates will be competent in clinical components of radiologic technology.
• Graduates will communicate effectively in a health care setting.
• Graduates will demonstrate skills in critical thinking and problem-solving.
• Graduates will enter the field of radiologic technology and practice with a high degree of ethics and professionalism.

Required Functional Abilities and Technical Standards

The following functional abilities will be necessary to successfully complete the Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging program. This information is provided to allow the student to assess his/her own capabilities. The functional abilities may be performed with reasonable accommodation. Students with special needs may refer to the STAR Center, the Counseling Services Center and Center for Student Accessibility.

• Assist in positioning patients who may be comatose, paralyzed, or otherwise incapacitated, from wheelchairs and beds to x-ray tables, and vice versa;
• Position, place, and move heavy equipment including cassettes, portable x-ray machines and overhead equipment such as the x-ray tube mounted on the ceiling;
• Respond to sound and light signals from control panels and exposure switches over distances of up to of 15 feet;
• Respond to sound and light signals to determine and recognize equipment malfunction;
• Determine differences in gradual changes in blacks, grays and whites for purposes of judging radiographs or digital images for technical quality;
• Communicate verbally and in writing in the English language with patients and other health care personnel;
• Fill syringes and enema bags, manipulate locks on imaging equipment;
• Practice effective isolation procedures and maintain the integrity of a sterile field;
• Utilize keyboard and/or barcoding devices to input clinical data into computer systems; and
• Tolerate physical and emotional stress and continue to exercise good judgment and think critically.

Career Opportunities

The graduate of the program is eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination for certification and New York State Licensure. Our graduates are employed at many institutions in the tri-state area including, but not limited to: Brookdale University Hospital & Medical Center, The Brooklyn Hospital, Hospital for Special Surgery, NYU Tisch Hospital, NYULangone Hospital Brooklyn, Maimonides Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital: New York Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital: Columbia University Medical Center, Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai West and NYC Health + Hospitals Woodhull.

Admission Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent (GED)
• CUNY proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics

The educational requirements of the program include didactic and clinical training. As specified by the JRCERT, clinical training is an essential component achieved through internship programs with affiliated hospitals. The hospitals require criminal background check, drug tests and proof of students’ legal presence in the US. If a clinical affiliate determines that a student may not take part in its training program based on the results of a criminal background check, drug tests or immigration status, the student will be unable to complete the clinical course requirements must therefore withdraw from the program.

Any student entering the program who has a misdemeanor, felony record or conviction is required to self-disclose to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists at www.arrt.org or call 651-687-0048, and New York State Department of Health at www.health.state.ny.us, or call 518-402-7570. This must be done either before or upon acceptance to the clinical phase of the program; even if there was a negotiated plea or dismissed sentence. Failure to report this information is considered non-disclosure which is a serious infraction that could result in severe penalties including ineligibility or revocation of certification and registration.

Pre-Requisites (Pre-Clinical)

To be considered for admission into the clinical phase of the program, a student must demonstrate CUNY proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics; successful completion MAT 1275, BIO 1101 (with a grade of C or higher), BIO 2311 (with a grade of C or higher and taken within 5 years), ENG 1101; and a minimum grade point average of 2.7.

Note: Due to the high number of applicants to the clinical phase of the program in recent years, the average GPA for acceptance has been approximately 3.2 or higher.

Progression to Clinical Courses

• Enrollment in the Rad Tech major as indicated in CUNYfirst.
• Completion of all prerequisites.
• Enrollment at City Tech for at least one semester, if transferred from another academic institution.
• Demonstrated strong academic performance (overall GPA and prerequisite GPA).

If the number of students meeting the stated criteria exceeds the number of available spaces, seats will be allocated on the basis of the student’s academic record and GPA. An index of 2.7 does not guarantee admission into the clinical phase of the program. As the GPA of the potential applicants increase, a higher GPA will be needed to qualify.

Performance Standards

• Attend classes in the fall, spring and summer sessions as a full time student from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
• Submit documented evidence of a complete physical examination demonstrating good health. The Health Examination Form is provided by the department; students are responsible for satisfying NYS immunization and hospital affiliates immunization requirements. Evidence of a negative tuberculin skin test (ppd) and a seasonal flu vaccine are required.
• Maintain a minimum grade of “C” in each course designated with the prefix RAD and BIO. Any student earning a grade lower than “C” in a RAD course may not progress in the program without repeating the course and earning a minimum grade of “B-”. No course in the program may be repeated more than once.
• Successfully complete all semester requirements.
• Comply with all program and hospital affiliate policies and procedures.
• Complete the clinical phase of the program within three years.
• Maintain the college academic requirement (2.0 GPA) for graduation.

Please note that the number of seats in any course designated RAD is strictly limited. If the number of students seeking to enroll in a course designated RAD exceeds the number of seats, first priority for available seats will be given to eligible students who have not previously enrolled in that course. After all such students have had a reasonable opportunity to enroll, students seeking to repeat the course may be given access to the remaining seats, if any. All students seeking to repeat a given course will be ranked by their numeric final grades in that course, and none will be permitted to enroll until those higher on the list have been given an opportunity. Students who received a grade lower than “C” in two or more RAD courses will be dismissed from the program, as will students whose cumulative averages are below 2.0.

Transfer Procedures

Students who wish to transfer into the Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging program from another college and/or from other college curricula must adhere to all the general admission requirements of the College and department. To be eligible for admission to the clinical phase of the program, transfer students from other colleges must be in good academic standing, not on probation, and not academically dismissed from continuing in the radiologic technology program at previous college(s). Transfer students from other colleges must be registered at New York City College of Technology for at least one semester prior to being considered for admission to the clinical phase of the program. Transfer students may not be considered for the clinical phase of the program until they have satisfied all the pre-clinical criteria including a minimum college index of 2.7 and space availability.

Because of capacity limitations, students who have completed the prerequisite courses with the minimum 2.7 index or higher will be numerically ranked and seats will be allocated on the basis of the highest cumulative average in the introductory sequence. Due to the high number of applicants to the clinical phase of the program in recent years, the average GPA for acceptance has been approximately 3.2 or higher.

Clinical Internship

Students must successfully complete all clinical objectives and course requirements to receive a passing grade. A student can be removed from the internship for any unprofessional behavior, a serious infraction of hospital rules and regulations, or endangering the patient’s safety. This may be determined by the hospital and/or faculty and could result in a failing grade and dismissal from the program.

The clinical internship is competency-based and therefore requires active participation on a consistent basis. Insufficient participation may result in a failing grade.

Readmission to Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging

Students who have not registered for the Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging program for two consecutive semesters will be admitted on a space-available basis with a minimum GPA of 2.7.

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills;
• Demonstrate strong cognitive skills in radiologic technology;
• Effectively plan, prepare for, and carry out procedure requirements according to patient’s needs;
• Position patients for radiographic examinations;
• Illustrate appropriate patient care while working with patients;
• Illustrate radiation protection while working with patients;
• Formulate correct exposure factors for radiographic exams.
• Evaluate radiographic images and determine proper course of action;
• Demonstrate proper ethics and professionalism while working with patients;
• Demonstrate understanding of career path in one of the advanced modalities (CT, MRI, Special or Interventional Procedures; and
• Satisfy employers with their work ethics and professionalism.

Approximate Additional Costs

Students in the Radiologic Technology and Medical Imaging program will be required to purchase textbooks and incur the following expenses:

Please note that the above fees are subject to change without notice.