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Radiography

Overview

StudentsThe radiographer uses procedures by which x-radiation is used to obtain radiographs (films) for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Procedures can show internal organs—heart, blood vessels, stomach, intestines, kidneys—and abnormalities of the bones.

Career advancement for experienced radiologic technologists with further education can lead to positions in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computerized Tomography and Mammography.

studentsStudents may matriculate through an institution of higher learning to earn a baccalaureate degree. Student also may matriculate through other Radiology-related career paths in the areas of intervention studies, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Radiopharmaceutical sales representative and equipment applications specialist, repair, or maintenance.

Accreditation:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

Admissions Requirements

Who is Eligible
Students age 18 or older who have completed the following prerequisite courses with grades of “C” or better:

  1. Math 140
  2. Biology 121
  3. Health Sciences 102

In addition, applicants must:

  • Submit a completed application form between February 1st and April 1st with a $30 application fee (applications will not be processed without fee—cash or money order only—No Refunds).
  • Provide a copy of GED certificate if applicable.
  • Submit two typed letters of recommendation on letterhead from a past teacher, employer, counselor or minister, etc. to the Radiography Office.
  • Provide a copy of high school and college transcripts. Send a copy to the Malcolm X College Admissions Office and a copy to the Radiography Office, or you may request a copy directly from the Registrar’s office. (Grades must be at least a 2.5 GPA to be considered for eligibility).
  • All foreign students will be required to submit transcripts from all secondary institutions attended with certified English translations and U.S. course equivalencies.
  • Submit an essay on the theme “Why I would like to study Radiologic Technology at Malcolm X College” and submit it to the Radiography program office. Essay must be typed.
  • Be interviewed by members of the program’s selection committee before acceptance into the program.
  • Write the assessment (COMPASS) examination in the areas of Math, English, and Reading. (For further information regarding this examination, telephone (312) 850-7473).
  • Complete with a 2.5 GPA or better the minimal competencies and other general education courses listed on the curriculum. The following are factors for consideration for admission into the program: GPA ranking, personal interview ranking, completion of assessment examination and scores, characterization of recommendations, and content, language/grammar and format of essay.
  • Math and Science course credit must be within the past six years to be used for admission credit. Documents needed to enroll in the Program Acceptance into the program for general program registration. Health insurance (documentation) and current medical examination for clinical rotations.

    Fees
  • $30.00 Program application fee (non-refundable)
  • $2,199.81–Program/professional fees/books/uniforms (approximate)
  • City Colleges of Chicago standard tuition and fees
  • There may be an additional fee assessment based on clinical site requirements for the respective hospital (communicable disease testing, drug screening and/or criminal background checks). Application Period Admission applications are accepted Feb. 1 through April 1 of each year. Length of Course/Program
  • The program is accredited for 25 months
  • The student typically attends classes on campus two days a week and clinical three days a week
  • The curriculum is two full calendar years (including summers). Students must follow the curriculum designed by the program

    • Complete the online application (available from February 1st through April 1st), then print and mail to:

    Radiography Program
    Room 3419
    Malcolm X College
    1900 West Van Buren Street
    Chicago, IL  60612

    Note: All documents must be attached to the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. New students are accepted into the Diagnostic Radiography program during the spring semester of each year, with the program starting in summer. Upon acceptance, students must provide proof of current health insurance and a recent medical examination.

    For more information on the Radiography program please call (312) 850-7373, 7374, or 7211 or visit Rooms 3419, 3420, or 3416.

    Affiliations
    American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
    Illinois Emergency Management Agency

    Clinical Affiliations  
       
    The following clinical education centers are included in the program’s accreditation:
       
    Jackson Park Hospital 
    7531 S. Stony Island  Chicago,
    IL 60649        		 Sacred Heart Hospital
    3240 W. Franklin
    Chicago, IL 60624
       
    Jesse Brown V.A. Medical Center
     820 S. Damen
    Chicago, IL 60612         		   Rush University Center
    1650 W. Harrison
    Chicago, IL 60612
       
    St. Bernard Hospital
    321 W. 64th Street
    Chicago, IL 60621       		 Weiss Memorial Hospital
    4646 N. Marine Drive
    Chicago, IL 60637
       
    Roseland Community Hospital
    45 W. 111th Street
    Chicago, IL 60628      		 Mt. Sinai Hospital and Medical Center
    California Avenue @ 15th Street
    Chicago, IL 60608
       
    Provident Hospital of Cook County
    500 E. 51st Street
    Chicago, IL 60615     		 South Shore Hospital
    8012 S. Crandon
    Chicago, IL 60617
       
    University of Chicago Hospitals
    5941 S. Maryland
    Chicago, IL 60615            		 John H. Stroger Cook County Hospital
    1969 W. Ogden
    Chicago, IL 60612

    Resources

    Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology
    20 N. Wacker Drive
    Suite 2850
    Chicago, IL 60606-3182
    Phone: (312) 704-5300
    Fax: (312) 704-5304
    E-mail: mail@jrcert.org
    http://www.jrcert.org

    The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
    1255 Northland Drive
    St. Paul, Minnesota 55120-1155 USA
    Phone (651) 687-0048
    http://www.arrt.org

    American Society of Radiologic Technologists
    15000 Central Ave. SE
    Albuquerque, NM 87123-3909
    For general inquiries, contact Customer Information
    800-444-2778, Press 5
    505-298-4500, Press 5
    505-298-5063, Fax
    E-mail: customerinfo@asrt.org 
    Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mountain time, Monday-Friday
    https://www.asrt.org

    Illinois State Society of Radiologic Technologists
    P.O. Box 1942
    Bloomington, IL 61702-1942
    Phone: 800-9-ISSRT-9
    E-mail: issrt@msn.com
    http://www.issrt.org

    IEMA
    Illinois Emergency Management Agency
    2200 South Dirksen Parkway
    Springfield, Illinois 62703

    Radiologic Technologist Accreditation (217) 785-9913

    students

    Staff Directory

    Michael White
    Director
    312-850-7373
    mwhite@ccc.edu
    Room 3419

    Paulette LaBon
    312-850-7211/7362
    plabon@ccc.edu
    Room 3416/3523

    Stephanie Tarr
    312-850-7374
    starr@ccc.edu
    Room 3420