What scholarships or financial aid is available for Radiologic Technology students?
Owens Community College maintains an Oserve Office on each campus. Oserve is the place for you to ask questions related to financial aid. Contact: 1-800-GO OWENS ext. 2387 or (567) 661-2387 Email: oserve@owens.edu
Scholarships may be available through Professional Organizations. Please check the following links for further information:
- Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists (OSRT), osrt.org
- American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT), asrt.org
Is there a waiting list for the Radiologic Technology Program?
No, the Radiologic Technology Program does not maintain a waiting list. Each year the top forty students are offered admission based on admissions points. If a student is not accepted, he/she may apply in subsequent years. However, no preference is given to previous applicants. For further information about admissions points, please contact the Admissions Office at (567) 661-7777 to request an appointment with an Admission Representative.
Must I be licensed in the state of Ohio for employment as a radiographer?
Yes, in the state of Ohio and nearly every other state in the United States, individuals working with ionizing radiation in a healthcare setting must be licensed. In Ohio, as in most states, once graduates pass the ARRT Radiography Exam they submit that credential to the Ohio Department of Health, along with a fee, and their licenses will be issued. This license must be renewed every two years.
What are the college grievance policies?
Is it possible to take the national credentialing examination through the ARRT if one has a past felony conviction?
Maybe, this is handled by the ARRT on a case by case basis. A perspective student should apply to the ARRT for a preapplication review. For questions on review the ARRT contact information can be found at www.arrt.org.
Will classes taken at another college transfer in for this program?
Maybe, students should submit transcripts from all schools attended as part of their admissions application. It is important to get transfer credit prior to the selective admissions deadline. Course equivalencies can be found on Transferology (formerly U.select). See your academic advisor for more information.
If I am interested in a Bachelor's degree for Radiologic Technology, what colleges can I transfer to?
Graduates may pursue a bachelor’s degree at Bowling Green State University, Ohio University, and the University of Cincinnati. Meet with an Advisor or the Department Chair for more information.
What employment opportunities are available for Radiologic Technologists?
Program graduates will be prepared for positions as Radiologic technologists (radiographers or X-ray technologists) in hospitals, clinics and other healthcare agencies. Currently, there is a great need for Radiographers in the community and nation-wide. Graduates may work in the areas of radiography, and with additional experience can move into other imaging modalities such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular-interventional technology, computed tomography, or mammography. Radiographers are needed to fill positions in many hospitals and clinics providing patient services around the clock. Although most technologists are employed on a full-time basis, there are many part-time job opportunities available in the radiologic field. The Radiologic Technology program at Owens Community College provides students with the skills to successfully qualify for positions in:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Private Offices
- Industrial Laboratories
- Veterinary Medicine
- Research
- Commercial Sales
- Mobile
Is it possible for a student to be accepted into the Radiology program right out of high school?
Yes, students may enter the program directly out of high school or after taking some college courses. Please contact your Health Team Advisor to discuss how to become a competitive candidate for the selective admissions process.
Do I have to take an exam after I graduate to practice as a radiographer?
Yes, to become credentialed and practice as a radiographer graduates must take and pass a national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). To maintain this credential registrants must submit 24 hours of continuing education to the ARRT every 24 months. For additional information please see www.arrt.org.
