Program Overview:
The mission of Illinois Eastern Community Colleges-Olney Central College Radiography Program is to provide quality radiography education and to graduate competent entry-level radiographers to serve the community. The program goals focus on preparing students to demonstrate clinical competence, communicate effectively, apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and embrace lifelong professional growth and development.

The OCC Associate in Applied Science degree in Radiography is an intensive, two-year (five consecutive semesters) course of study. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, mail@jrcert.org, www.jrcert.org. Graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist's exam (ARRT). Most states, including Illinois, accept ARRT for state licensure, without additional licensure examination.

Employment opportunities for radiographers are available nationwide in all types of medical health facilities and private industry. Further educational opportunities promoting career advancement are readily available.

Radiography students must pass all courses in the program curriculum with at least a C and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 to proceed through the program. This includes support courses and clinical components in the program.

Professional Licensure Information
This program of study prepares students to seek a professional licensure or certification in the state of Illinois and may not meet minimum requirements for other states. See the Professional Licensure Disclosure at www.iecc.edu/licensuredisclosure.

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