School of Radiology
Welcome to the School of Radiological Technology at Research Medical Center.
What is a radiologic technologist?
Radiologic technologists use specialized equipment to obtain medical images of the human body in an effort to diagnose disease. Radiographers incorporate such skills as patient positioning, patient care, physics, and radiation biology to obtain optimal radiographic images. Radiographers work with a diverse patient population to include: pediatrics, trauma, surgery, acute care, neonatology, and orthopedics. Read more frequently asked questions.
Program Description
- 23 month certificate program
- Full-time, @ 40 hours/week
- Typical hours of attendance: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
- Fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
- Small class size
- Hands-on clinical education
- Competency-based curriculum
- Housing and financial aid available
- Begins in July each year
- Students completing the program are eligible to sit for the national board examination (ARRT) to become a Registered Radiologic Technologist, R.T.(R)
Entrance Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent (GED)
- A minimum of 15 post-secondary (college) credit hours with a G.P.A. of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
- Pre-requisite coursework: Intermediate Algebra, Medical Terminology, English Composition, Speech, and a Biological Science
- Intermediate Algebra, Medical Terminology, and the Biological Science must have been completed within the last five years. All pre-requisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or above prior to program start date
- Preference will be given to those applicants who have taken any of the following additional post-secondary courses: natural sciences, mathematical/logical reasoning, arts and humanities, information systems, and social/behavioral sciences
Tuition & Fees
- Tuition - $5,600 for the two-year certificate excluding the completion of the prerequisites
- Uniforms - approximately $400
- Books - approximately $1,000
- Application fee - $25
Clinical Education Centers/Clinical Affiliates
- Research Medical Center
- Research Medical Center Brookside Campus
- VA Medical Center
- Menorah Medical Center
- Children's Mercy Hospital
- Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute
- Orthopedic Surgeons Incorporated
Contact Us
- Susan Foster, Administrative Assistant, (816)276-3390
