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Radiologic Technology Associate Degree

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Associate degree in Radiologic Technology

NECC’s accredited program covers all aspects of radiologic care, including safety procedures, proper patient positioning, and understanding the technology used to create diagnostic images. NECC also has transfer agreements that will enable you to seamlessly transfer earned credits to earn a bachelor’s degree in medical imaging or a related field.

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Faculty & Contact

Angela Bowers, M.S., R.T. (R) (CT)

Office: Lawrence Campus,
El Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center, Room LC-315
978-655-5932
abowers@necc.mass.edu

Additional Program Information

You will be eligible to pursue entry-level technologist positions in a variety of health care settings or to continue your education to learn more about specialty diagnostic areas including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRIs) Computed Tomography (CAT scans) or mammography. Upon completion of the program, you can:

  • Sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification exam – upon successful completion you can apply for your Massachusetts license in Radiography
  • Work in hospitals, clinics, doctor offices, and more
  • Take advantage of transfer agreements to continue your education and earn your bachelor’s degree in medical imaging or a related field, saving thousands of dollars on the cost of a four-year degree.
Accreditation

Accreditation

The Radiologic Technology program is accredited through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Most recent site visit was in April 2023. An award of the maximum eight-year accreditation was given to the NECC radiologic technology program. An interim report will be provided in October 2027. The next site visit is scheduled for the Second Quarter of 2031. JRCERT accreditation requires the program to meet specific Standards regarding program Integrity, Resources, Curriculum, Health & Safety and Assessment. The program’s Program Effectiveness Data (PED) is reviewed by the JRCERT and published on the program’s website. Concerns or questions regarding the program’s status of accreditation and compliance with these Standards should be directed to the program director.

The radiography program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
https://www.jrcert.org/programs/northern-essex-community-college-lawrence-campus/

Clinical Obligations

Clinical Obligations

Each semester students are assigned to a clinical practicum site by the Program in accordance with the NECC clinical affiliation agreements. Each student will be assigned to a minimum of two different clinical sites while enrolled in the program. Typically, students will spend 2.5 semesters assigned to one clinical site and will rotate to a new clinical site, after week six in Clinical Practicum III. To meet the educational needs of all students the clinical assignments may be changed at any time as determined by the Program Director, Clinical Coordinators and Clinical Preceptors. Students may be required to travel up to 60 miles from campus to their assigned clinical practicum sites and must provide their own transportation.

The Radiologic Technology Program schedule is based upon the NECC academic calendar. Additionally, radiologic technology students are assigned to clinical as outlined below:

  • Semester One Fall Clinical – Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Semester Two Spring Clinical – Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Semester Three Summer
  • The Clinical Practicum III Summer course involves a 12-week clinical assignment.
    • First Six (6) Weeks Clinical – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Last Six (6) Clinical – Monday through Thursday. 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Semester Four Fall Clinical – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Semester Five Spring Clinical – Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • During the second year of the program students are required to complete a portion of their clinical hours during non-traditional clinical times such as evening and weekend hours. All students will be required to complete two evenings from 1:00 AM – 9:00 PM or 3:00 PM -11:00 PM, one weekend from 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM, and one Saturday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
  • Students may not be scheduled in clinical during school closures.
  • For the safety of students and patients, no more than ten (10) clinical hours shall be scheduled in any one day. Scheduled didactic and clinical hours combined will not exceed forty (40) hours per week.

A student’s clinical assignment(s) may be some distance from a student’s home and up to 60 miles from the Lawrence campus. Clinical sites are Lowell General Hospital, Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital, and Anna Jaques Hospital. Each student is responsible for providing their own transportation to and from these clinical sites.

Anna Jaques Hospital
25 Highland Avenue Newburyport, MA 01950
Phone: (978) 463-1000
(978) 463-1308

Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital
70 East Street Methuen, MA 01844
Phone: (978) 687-0151 Ext. 2076

Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital
1 General Street Lawrence, MA 01840
Phone: (978) 683-4000 Ext. 2542

Lowell General Hospital
295 Varnum Avenue Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: (978) 937-6000 Ext. 75634

Program Effectiveness Data (Outcomes)

Program Effectiveness Data (Outcomes)

Institution Name: Northern Essex Community College

Program Type: Radiologic Technology

Degree Type: Associate of Science

Program Effectiveness Data

The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. The information can be found directly on the JRCERT webpage.

Credentialing Examination

The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Credentialing Examination Rates

Program year Year Number passed on first attempt within six months of graduation Number attempted within six months of graduation Percent passed
1 2021 16 16 100%
2 2022 10 10 100%
3 2023 6 9 67%
4 2024 11 11 100%
5 2025 7 11 63%

Program five-year average pass rate is 88%.

49 students passed within six months of graduation.

56 students attempted the exam within six months of graduation.

Job Placement

The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Job Placement Rates

Program year Year Number employed within 12 months of graduation Number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation Percent employed
1 2021 16 16 100%
2 2022 10 10 100%
3 2023 9 9 100%
4 2024 11 11 100%
5 2025 11 11 100%

Program five-year average employment rate is 100%.

57 students were employed within 12 months of graduation.

57 students were actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation.

Annual Program Completion Rate

The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length, excluding those students who leave the program for nonacademic reasons. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75%.

Program Completion Rate

Program year Year Number graduated Number started the program Percent completed
1 2025 12 14 86%

Annual completion rate is 86%.

Student Handbooks

Student Handbooks

View the Student Handbook & Clinical Policy and Procedure Manual

Class of 2028 (PDF)
Class of 2027 (PDF)
Class of 2026 (PDF)

Credit for Prior Learning or Work Experience

With NECC’s Credit for Prior Learning, you can move through the program at a faster pace and graduate sooner! These credits are covered free-of-charge for eligible Massachusetts learners.

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