Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Science

Join Tacoma Community College's Radiologic Science program. Become a certified Radiologic Technologist and advance your career in healthcare. Apply today!

Program Description This 2 year program leads to an Associate in Applied Sciences Degree (PDF), Radiologic Science, as well as a certificate of completion. When students complete the program they are eligible to take the national certification examination through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). When students successfully pass this examination, they become certified as a Registered Radiologic Technologist, RT(R) ARRT. X-ray technologists or radiographers operate X-ray equipment to generate diagnostic images of the human body. They perform radiologic examinations independently as well as assisting radiologists or other physicians to meet their imaging needs. Places of employment include hospitals, medical imaging centers, and clinics. X-ray technologists have a comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. They are also educated in patient care as well as the hazards of ionizing radiation so that they may perform their tasks in a safe, responsible, and professional manner.