Mission Statement
To deliver an exceptional learning experience and extensive clinical training in Radiography for students committed to bettering the human condition. The program cultivates higher-order thinking while fostering competency, safety, professional integrity, and a pursuit of lifelong learning.
Program Goals & Student Learning Outcomes
Goal 1 Students will be clinically competent.
Student Learning Outcomes:- Students will set technical factors to produce optimal digital exposure indicator values.
- Students will utilize proper radiation protection techniques.
Goal 2 Students will communicate effectively.
Student Learning Outcomes:- Students will demonstrate appropriate written communication skills
- Students will use appropriate oral communications.
Goal 3 Students/graduates will demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:- Students/graduates will effectively employ critical thinking and problem-solving strategies during non-routine examinations.
- Students/graduates will accurately evaluate radiographic images for diagnostic quality.
Estimated total cost may vary based on program start date and program class schedule.
$11,283.40
2023 – 2024 Radiologic Technology Cost Sheet
(**All fees subject to change)
MTC Refund Policy- 2023-2024
This is a Selective Admission program. Attending an Information Session is mandatory. Applicants with a college degree of any level and any major are given priority consideration.
18 years & older with a minimum of an associate degree may apply.
Admissions Information & Application Packet
Selection Criteria Point Scale
TECHNICAL STANDARDS & GENERAL ABILITIES FOR ADMISSION
To maintain enrollment in the program, students must meet the Academic Standards of the program as outlined in the Student Handbook, p. 38.
The following grading system applies to both the didactic and clinical phases of the program. These grading standards must be achieved and maintained at all times.
A – 100 – 94
B – 93 – 86
C – 86- 80
Below 80 – Failing
- Students must pass each course with an 80% or above in order to stay enrolled in the program and progress to the next course(s).
- Students must maintain an 80% or above in all courses and pass final examinations with at least an 80%.
- Attendance directly affects academic performance. Please refer to the Attendance Standards in this Student Handbook.
- Clinical practicum will have equal weight with didactic grading standards.
Graduation Requirements
Students will be eligible for graduation when all of the following conditions are met:
- The student has maintained or surpassed the minimum academic standards of the program by successfully completing all didactic and clinical course components of the program.
- The student has successfully met all competency requirements and clinical standards of the program.
- The student has met the program’s attendance standards.
- The student has no outstanding debt to Marion Technical College.
Marion Technical College
Hybrid education is included through MTC’s online learning platform, Canvas.
Students are required to have a personal computer and internet access while not on campus.
Extensive clinical training is provided for all students through a non-discriminatory and systematic process that ensures timely, equitable, and educationally valid clinical experiences. This is achieved through a clinical scheduling model that optimizes opportunities for successful student development and progression in professional competency. Students are evaluated routinely during clinical education.
Student Travel Obligation
Students are assigned to a variety of diagnostic imaging settings at various geographical locations throughout Marion, Alachua, Lake, Sumter and Citrus counties. Students may be required to drive distances up to 45 miles one way from the MTC campus (1014 SW 7th Road).
For more details, please see Student Handbook pages 42-45
Clinical Affiliates –
Advent Health Ocala Hospital
HCA Florida Citrus Memorial Hospital
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
HCA Florida Ocala Imaging Center
HCA Florida Summerfield ER
HCA West Marion Hospital
Lake Medical Imaging Colony Plaza
Lake Medical Imaging Lake Sumter
Lake Medical Imaging The Villages
Medical Imaging Center Windsor Oaks
Ocala Family Medical Center
Radiology Associates of Ocala
Southeastern Integrated Medical
The Orthopaedic Institute
Timberridge Imaging Center
UF Health The Villages Regional Hospital
UF Health Leesburg Regional Hospital
Grievance Policy
Any individual associated with the program has the right to submit allegations against a JRCERT-accredited program if there is reason to believe that the program has acted contrary to JRCERT accreditation standards and/or JRCERT policies. Additionally, an individual has the right to submit allegations against the program if the student believes that conditions at the program appear to jeopardize the quality of instruction or the general welfare of its students.
The individual must first attempt to resolve the complaint directly with program officials by following the grievance procedure outlined below. If the individual is unable to resolve the complaint with program officials or believes that the concerns have not been properly addressed, the individual may submit allegations of noncompliance directly to the JRCERT.
Accreditation Grievance Procedure
- The student should discuss his or her grievance with the Program Director within (1) week after the issue of non-compliance is believed to have occurred. The meeting will be documented in the student’s record.
- If the student is not satisfied, he or she may request to have all materials concerning the grievance reviewed by the Principal of MTC and request a meeting to discuss the grievance of non-compliance. The student must do this within one (1) week of meeting with the Program Director. The Administrative Director will review the grievance materials and meet with the student. The Administrative Director will provide a written response to the student within one (1) week of the meeting with the student.
- If the student does not feel that he or she reached a satisfactory resolution with the Principal of MTC, or feels that the concerns have not been properly addressed, he or she may submit allegations of non-compliance to the JRCERT.
- An Allegations Reporting Form must be completed and sent to the address below with the required supporting materials. All submitted documentation must be legible. The Allegations Reporting Form is available to be filled out online at https://www.jrcert.org/program-director-and-faculty/allegations/
- Forms submitted without a signature or the required supporting material will be incomplete and not considered valid.
- If a complainant fails to submit appropriate materials as requested, the complaint will be closed.
Chief Executive Officer
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: (312) 704-5300
