Q. How many students can be accepted into the Radiologic Technology Program?
A. The Radiologic Technology program can seat 30 students.
Q. When does the program start?
A. The new class for the RT program starts in the third week of May of every year. All applications for consideration into this program must be received by March 1 for consideration of acceptance into the May class of that same year.
Q. How do I apply to get into the RT program?
A. You will need to fill out a Health Science Application form which can be sent to you or you may pickup at the Takoma Park Campus. This is a separate application from the general application to the college. There is NO application fee. You can apply throughout the year but the deadline for admittance into the program (which starts in the Fall semester of each year) is March 1. You must also meet the program requirements necessary to be eligible for this program
Q. Does that mean I should not submit my application after March 1 if I wanted to join the program the following fall semester?
A. At this time interest in this program is high so applications received after April will not be considered for the upcoming Fall class.
Q. What are the prerequisites needed for consideration of application into the program?
A. All students must have taken OR be eligible to take EN 101 and MA 110. All students must have successfully completed BI 101 or BI 107 or the equivalent at another college. Minimum GPA for consideration is 2.5. Candidates are ranked by GPA for consideration into the program
Q. I am a high school student. What SAT scores do I need to be placed at college level English and Math? What AP score do I need for biology?
A. Students who score a 550 or higher in English will be placed at college level English (EN 101) Students who score a 550 or higher in Math will be placed at college level math (MA 110). An AP score of 3 or higher satisfies the 4 credit biology prerequisite. (AP Score of 3 = to BIO 101, 4 = Bio 107, 5 = BIO 101 and 107)
Q. I have taken many classes from another college in the United States. How do I get credit for taking these classes?
A. When you submit your Health Science Application, attach the OFFICIAL transcript to this application. DO NOT OPEN THE ENVELOPE that the official transcript comes in. Simply attach the envelope to the application.
Q. I have taken classes at a university outside of the United States. How do I get credit for taking these classes?
A. Please contact the counseling department at the college(240-567-1480) to get a list of companies that evaluate these transcripts.
Q. If I am not accepted into the Radiologic Technology program do I need to reapply for consideration for acceptance for the next year.
A. Yes. You must re-apply and submit a new Health Science Application.
Q. How often do I go to a medical facility for the clinical component of this program?
A. The mandatory clinical rotations are as follows: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30-4:00 for first year students (Fall and Spring semester for first year students) followed by ten weeks 7:30-4:00 Monday through Friday in the summer. In the second year students enroll in clinical Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:30-4:00 during the Fall and Spring semesters of the second year.
Q. I have heard there is a waiting list to be accepted into your program Is that true?
A. THERE IS NO WAITING LIST TO GET INTO THE RT PROGRAM AT MONTGOMERY COLLEGE!!!
Q. What is the job market like for graduates of the program ?
A. The job market is less lucrative as the shortage of radiographers has abated. However jobs are still available as long time radiographers retire or diagnostic imaging departments cross train radiographers in to other modalities, leaving openings in day, evening or night shifts.
Q. When I graduate from the RT program, what degree do I receive?
A. You receive a Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS). In addition, you are considered "registry eligible" which means you can take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists national certification test.
Q. What kind of advancement is possible once I become a registered radiographer?
A. Registered radiographers can continue on and become cross trained and certified in the following:
MRI, CT, Mammography, Quality Control, Administrative/supervisory positions, Angiography, Sonography*, Nuclear Medicine*, Radiation Therapy*.
Those modalities noted with an asterick indicate required further formal education.
Q. Are any classes offered in the evening?
A. No classes are currently being offered in the evening or weekend. Clinical rotations MUST be day rotations.
Q. Is the Radiologic Program at Montgomery College certified?
A. Yes, the program is certified by the Joint Review Committee of the Education of Radiologic Technologists (JRCERT)