Radiologic Technology

Quick Facts

Radiologic technologists provide direct care to a diverse patient population by using sophisticated equipment to create images of internal body structures for diagnostic and treatment purposes.

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Our Program

Why Choose Radiologic Technology?

  • Learn from knowledgeable, caring faculty who have many years of clinical & teaching experience
  • Have access to excellent resources that support your learning, including an on-campus radiography lab & an Anatomage Table
  • Receive a high-quality educational experience, as assured by our national accreditation
  • Study in our program whose completion & certification exam pass rates are above the national average
  • Be able to choose concurrent enrollment in Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science (BSRS) courses—thanks to partnership with Midwestern State University (MSU) in Texas—if you want to earn a bachelor’s degree

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

  • Use computerized equipment to produce images of human anatomy, physiology & pathology
  • Properly position patients & incorporate critical thinking skills to acquire high quality diagnostic images
  • Monitor patient safety & comfort
  • Collaborate with other health care professionals to optimize patient care

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Marketable Skills You Will Learn

  • Critical thinking
  • Reasoning
  • Communication
  • Personal and social responsibility
  • Teamwork
  • Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

Texas Veterans Commission (TVC)-approved

You can use your Veterans Administration (VA) educational benefits to pay for this program.

Questions? See VetSuccess on Campus

Think Seriously About These Questions

  • The Radiologic Technology Program includes prerequisite coursework in anatomy and physiology, plus medical terminology and pathophysiology courses.
    • Are these courses of particular interest to you in terms of your career goals?  
  • Why do you want to pursue a career as a radiologic technologist?
  • What do you think the daily responsibilities are for a radiologic technologist?
  • Our program is demanding—many class assignments, strict deadlines, long hours, travel to clinical rotations, etc.
    • What strategies do you plan to use to be successful academically in our program?
  • The clinical portion of the program requires travel to hospitals and imaging centers.
    • Do you foresee any problems with this requirement?
  • Constructive criticism is a necessary and essential element of our entire program to help you develop your skills as a radiographer.
    • How do you react when you receive constructive criticism from others?
  • How have you managed a situation in which you had to interact with a person who was difficult to get along with?
  • Patients having x-ray examinations at a hospital can be challenging due to factors such as blood and body fluids, communication difficulties, or movement difficulties. They may not be fully conscious. They may not speak English.
    • How do you feel about learning to perform x-ray exams on patients with these challenges?

Selective Admission

Radiologic Technology is a selective admission program.

After being accepted to TCC, you must meet the selective admission requirements to be eligible to submit a separate application to our Radiologic Technology program.

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Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Explore the TCC Catalog and view the list of courses you will need to take for your degree or certificate.

Degree

Continuing Education Programs

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About the Session

Review the presentation slides and contact us if you have any questions: Radiologic Technology Applicant Information (PDF)Listen

Questions?

Health Care Professions Advising Resource Hub

Marcie (MJ) Gonzales, M.L.S.-CCSP, Career Advisor

Call 817-515-1487
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu

Accreditation & Program Data

Accreditation

The Tarrant County College Radiologic Technology 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

The program's accreditation award is 8 years. The program is accredited through 2026. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found at JRCERT Accredited Program Details: TCC.

Program Data

JRCERT Program Effectiveness Data for TCC (PDF)Listen

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2025–2026 Academic Year

Degree or Certificate Program Title Semester Credit Hours Total Tuition & Fees
AAS Radiologic Technology 64 $4,736

Notes:

  • Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
  • Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

  • Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Next steps

Start on Your Pathway!

Contact

TCC Trinity River

Health Care Professions
Advising Resource Hub

Marcie (MJ) Gonzales, M.L.S.-CCSP
Career Advisor

Call 817-515-1487
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu

Advising by Appointment

Fall & Spring Hours
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

Updated March 10, 2026