 The radiographer, a vital member of the health care team, utilizes sophisticated x-ray equipment to obtain diagnostically valuable images of any body part. In order to perform radiographic procedures, the radiographer must have a good working knowledge of not only human anatomy and radiographic procedures, but also radiation physics, principles of imaging, radiation protection, and quality assurance. Employment opportunities include hospitals, private offices and outpatient clinics, and specialties such as mammography, computerized tomography, vascular and interventional radiography, and magnetic resonance imaging.
The curriculum maintains clinical affiliations with many hospitals in southern Maine, as well as several orthopedic offices in Portland.
This program prepares individuals to become radiographers at the associate degree level. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
- Perform radiographic examinations on pediatric, adult and elderly individuals who present with a variety of challenges.
- Utilize a variety of radiographic and image processing equipment in a variety of clinical settings.
- Utilize appropriate radiation protection techniques for patients and personnel.
- Deliver appropriate patient care in a variety of clinical situations.
- Demonstrate attention to clerical detail relative to all aspects of clinical examinations, including archiving, filing and retrieval of images.
- Interact professionally and competently with other health care personnel.
- Communicate to patients the basic procedural details of special imaging modalities such as interventional angiography, mammography, CT and MRI.
- Be eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ examination in diagnostic radiography.
Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Associate in Science OptionStudents pursuing Mercy Hospital's Radiography program may be able to obtain an associate in science degree in Radiography from Southern Maine Community College.
In addition to completing the program at Mercy*, in order to earn the associate in science degree students must complete all Radiography General Education Requirements with a grade of at least "C". Students must also complete at least 15 of these credits at Southern Maine Community College.
After completion of the entire Mercy Hospital Radiography program, an official transcript from Mercy must be submitted to Enrollment Services at Southern Maine Community College so that transfer credit can be awarded for the radiography courses.
*For information on Mercy Hospital's Radiography program contact Brenda Rice, Program Director, at
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or at (207) 879-3545.
Curriculum
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| Course Number |
General Education Requirements |
Credits |
| BIOL-130 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
3 |
| BIOL-131 |
Anatomy & Physiology I Lab |
1 |
| BIOL-135 |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
3 |
| BIOL-136 |
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab |
1 |
| ENGL-100 |
English Composition |
3 |
| ENGL-115 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| MATH-140 |
College Algebra |
3 |
| PSYC-100 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Arts and Humanities Elective |
3 |
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Total Core Requirements |
23 |
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| Course Number |
Academic Major Requirements* |
Credits |
| RADG-100 |
Introduction to Health Sciences |
3 |
| RADG-105 |
Radiographic Procedures I |
4 |
| RADG-115 |
Radiographic Exposure |
3 |
| RADG-130 |
Clinical Practicum I |
5 |
| RADG-155 |
Radiographic Procedures II |
4 |
| RADG-160 |
Clinical Practicum II |
5 |
| RADG-175 |
Radiographic Analysis I |
1 |
| RADG-190 |
Clinical Practicum III |
4 |
| RADG-205 |
Radiographic Procedures III |
3 |
| RADG-215 |
Radiographic Exposures II |
3 |
| RADG-230 |
Clinical Practicum IV |
6 |
| RADG-235 |
Applied Physics for Radiography |
3 |
| RADG-245 |
Radiographic Pathology |
3 |
| RADG-255 |
Principles of Quality Assurance |
3 |
| RADG-260 |
Clinical Practicum V |
6 |
| RADG-275 |
Radiographic Analysis II |
1 |
| RADG-290 |
Clinical Practicum VI |
2 |
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Total Credits Required For Degree |
82 |
*Inability to meet clinical objectives and a clinical grade of 85 or better or a radiographic didactic course grade of 73 or better constitutes failure in that course.
High school or post-secondary coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and algebra is highly recommended. For information about health science admission requirements, visit the website at www.smccme.edu/applynow.
The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606-2901, 312-704-5300.
Due to a limited number of seats, applying as early as possible is
strongly recommended. See www.smccME.edu for a complete list of
requirements, prerequisites, and full course descriptions.
Due to the high number of qualified Maine applicants, SMCC is unable to
consider out-of-state applicants to the Radiography program at this
time.
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