Radiography is the medical profession that uses x-rays to make images of the structures of the body.  Related imaging modalities include computed tomography, angiography, magnetic resonance imaging, and mammography.  Radiography is a specialty within the field of radiologic technology, along with diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy.  The educational program at LLCC is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 704-5300.  Students completing the program are awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree in Radiography and are eligible to apply for examination by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.  The program combines classroom instruction and clinical practice in radiography as established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

We receive numerous inquiries regarding education leading to credentialing as a Registered Sonographer. Lincoln Land Community College does not offer a sonography program.  For information on accredited sonography programs:

• vist www.caahep.org
• click on "Find an Accredited Program"
• use the drop-down menu "Profession Name" and choose Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
• choose Concentration - All
• you may search by state or the entire country.

Please be aware that most sonography programs require the applicant to be a radiographer or other health care practitioner in order to qualify for admission. However, since admission requirements vary by program, be sure to examine the requirements for each program in which you are interested.

 

Mission of the Associate Degree Radiography Program

 The mission of the Associate Degree Radiography Program complements, and is interwoven with, the mission of Lincoln Land Community College by serving patients and employers in the district’s healthcare institutions by graduating competent, entry-level radiographers. Students will integrate the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective components of medical radiography and achieve the primary goal of clinical excellence built on academic achievement.

 

William J. Callaway, B.A., R.T. (R)
Associate Dean &
Radiography Program Director
Department of Health Professions 
217.786.2408 or 800.727.4161, ext. 62408
Email: Bill.Callaway@llcc.edu

Sharon Cheek, B.S., R.T. (R)(M)
Clinical Coordinator/ Associate Professor
Associate Degree Radiography Program
217-786-2499 or 1-800-727-4161, ext. 62499
email: Sharon.Cheek@llcc.edu

 

Bev Provines
Department Assistant
Department of Health Professions
217.786.2449 or 800.727.4161, ext. 62449
Email: Bev.Provines@llcc.edu

Preapplication Requirements:  These requirements must be completed before your application can be considered.

1. Attend an on-campus informational meeting conducted by the Radiography Program director.  The Associate Degree Radiography Program has limited enrollment and student selection criteria are covered in detail at the informational session.  See section below for dates.
2. Send ACT test results to the LLCC Admissions and Records Office
   • ACT minimum composite score of 20, with no section less than a score of 15
     or
   • Complete each non-program degree course with a grade of at least a "C".  (COM 111, COM 112, HLT 109, HLT 205, HLT 206, and POS 101)

Additional Admission Requirements:

1. Submit the LLCC admission application if you are not a current student.
2. Take the LLCC placement test.  Schedule by calling 786-2211 for test times and dates.  See section in catalog called Assessment of Student Skills and Placement for details concerning students not needing to take the placement test.
   • English (equivalent to COM 099)
   • Reading skills (equivalent to MAT 095)
   • Math skills (level at which no remediation is required)
3. Graduate from high school or have a GED certificate.  Have high school transcripts sent to the LLCC Admissions and Records Office.
4. Have a 2.5 GPA or better for all previous college courses.  Have college transcripts sent to the LLCC Admissions and Records Office.
5. Have completed with a grade of "C" or better:
   • Two years of high school algebra
     OR
     one year each of high school algebra and high school geometry.
   • Two years high school science (biology, chemistry, physics) or two of the following: College BIO 101, CHE 100, PHY 100.  (HLT 205 and HLT 206 also counts if taken prior to acceptance.)
6. Certification as a certified nursing assistant or emergency medical technician (basic) is strongly recommended but not required.

Students will be accepted into the program in order of date of completion of all of the above requirements.  All students will be notified of their placement in the program by the Admissions and Records Office.

Candidates for admission must also pass a physical examination administered by their physician, document required immunizations, and be able to meet the performance standards required of a student radiographer.

A mandatory full-day orientation to the program will be held several weeks prior to the start of classes.

 This twenty-four month degree program prepares the student for an occupation in the professional field of medical radiography (X-ray technology). Career cluster: Registered radiographer in hospital, clinic or imaging center; registered nuclear medicine technologist; registered radiation therapist; registered diagnostic medical sonographer; clinical or didactic instructor; clinical supervisor; department administrator.

First Summer Semester

Course Prefix	Course No.	Course Description	Credits
HLT	109	Medical Terminology	3
RAD	101	Foundations of Radiologic Technology	2
RAD	102	Intro to Patient Care & Clinical Practice	2
RAD	103	Radiographic Procedures I	2
		TOTAL	10

First Fall Semester

Course Prefix	Course No.	Course Description	Credits
HLT	205	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
RAD	104	Radiographic Procedures II	6
RAD	110	Radiographic Imaging I	2
RAD	100	Clinical Internship I	3
		TOTAL	15

First Spring Semester

Course Prefix	Course No.	Course Description	Credits
HLT	206	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
RAD	111	Radiographic Imaging II	2
RAD	125	Clinical Internship II	3
RAD	105	Radiographic Procedures III	6
		TOTAL	15

Second Summer Semester

Course Prefix	Course No.	Course Description	Credits
RAD	200	Clinical Internship III	3
COM	111	Composition I	3
		TOTAL	6

Second Fall Semester

Course Prefix	Course No.	Course Description	Credits
COM	112	Composition II	3
RAD	210	Radiation Biology	2
RAD	220	Comprehensive Patient Care in Imaging I	2
RAD	225	Clinical Internship IV	4
		TOTAL	11

Second Spring Semester

Course Prefix	Course No.	Course Description	Credits
POS	101	American Politics	3
RAD	221	Comprehensive Patient Care in Imaging II	2
RAD	295	Career Development	3
RAD	250	Clinical Internship V	4
		TOTAL	12

TOTAL HOURS REQUIRED: 69

Students will be involved in more than 1,500 contact hours of clinical experience during the two-year program. National certification as a radiographer requires the graduate to pass the examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. In addition, many states, including Illinois, require the graduate to hold a license to practice medical radiography.

Radiography students must earn a grade of C or higher in all courses with a prefix of RAD and HLT. Students who earn below a C in any of these courses will be immediately dropped from the program. Students have the right to apply for readmission to the program based on space availability. In the case of readmission, credit will be allowed for courses previously completed with a grade of C or higher; some courses may need to be repeated. Only one re-admission is allowed.

You are invited to attend a meeting that is designed to inform individuals about the career, and how to enter the program at Lincoln Land Community College. The meeting will be held by Bill Callaway, Program Director.

Meetings will be held at Lincoln Land Community College - Main Campus, Menard Hall, Robert H. Stephens Room, from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. on the dates listed below.

• July 13, 2009

• September 14, 2009

• November 16, 2009

• February 15, 2010

• April 26, 2010