Imagine a career in imaging. In just 24 months, you can train to become a Radiologic Technologist. In this full-time, adult-only program, you’ll learn everything from patient care to using technology to produce diagnostic medical images. Technical skills are just part of what you’ll take away from this hands-on program. You’ll also learn how to effectively communicate, solve problems and work on a team with other healthcare professionals. Care and compassion are essential elements of this program.

Upon successful completion of the educational and ethical requirements established by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), students will be eligible to take the national certification exam. This program is the foundation for employment in diagnostic radiography and computed tomography.

Qualified applicants must have completed an associate degree (or more advanced degree) from an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes. Our program may consider applicants who are within 15 hours of degree completion. The degree must be completed prior to applying to take the ARRT national certification exam.  Other prerequisites may be required for entrance into the program. Additional eligibility requirements will be necessary for admission into clinical training.

How You’ll Learn Hands-On

Get out of the classroom and into the real world with projects such as

• Practicing your skills in an energized radiography lab with a life-like manikin
• Working with patients in clinical settings

Where it Can Take You

Use the skills you’ll learn in this program to find a career you’ll love. Possibilities include:

• Radiologic Technologist/Radiographer
• Mammographer
• Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist
• Interventional Radiology (IR) Technologist
• Radiology Management
• Radiography Education

What You’ll Learn

Program Schedule

Clinical assignments are routinely scheduled two days a week and class three days per week during the first year. Clinical is scheduled three days and class two days a week during the second year. Clinical assignments are routinely scheduled from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Special short-term evening and/or weekend rotations may be assigned in the second year of clinical training to enhance the learning experience. Campus classes are routinely scheduled between the hours of at 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Schedules may vary depending on courses and clinical affiliate requirements.

Entrance Requirements

Classes in the Radiologic Technology program in Stillwater, Oklahoma, are limited in size, dependent upon availability for placement in the clinical education setting. Program admission is competitive. Customarily the program admits 10-12 students each year. The application process begins February 1 each year with accepted students to begin in August. Applicants must attend an orientation offered each spring to be considered an eligible candidate. Contact Program Administration at 405.377.3333 to schedule an orientation and request program information. Applications are provided during the required orientation.

Spring 2024 Application Deadline: June 1, 2024

Please see supporting documents: Admission Procedure and read before submitting application, transcripts and other required documents.

2024 Application Orientation and Written Interview
Plan to sign up and schedule an appointment for the mandatory applicant orientation session and written interview in early February 2024.  The written interview and orientation are scheduled together. Dates are not available at this time. Please contact Angie Richardson in February of 2024 at (405)377-3333, Ext. 0273 to reserve your place at an orientation session.

Applicants must show proof of completion of pre-requisite courses.
See supporting documents: Pre-requisites

WorkKeys
WorkKeys testing (3 assessment in applied math, workplace documents, and graphic literacy) is offered at Meridian Technology Center. The three exams are to be completed at one setting. For WorkKeys testing dates and fee information see supporting documents: WorkKeys Academic Assessment Information Sheet

Transfer Credit
Individuals desiring to receive credit for knowledge previously gained may qualify. See supporting documents: Transfer Credit.

Once Accepted

Students must provide evidence of good health by submitting the Meridian Technology Center Physical Examination Form, which must be completed and signed by a physician.

Students must not have any physical restriction that would prohibit them from performing the duties expected of a radiographer. See supporting documents: Student Handbook, Clinical Policy 4.0 Clinical Standards.

Students must submit evidence of current immunizations, vaccinations, and/or vaccination boosters required of our affiliated clinical sites. Other clinical requirements include current BLS (Healthcare Provider CPR) certification, a respirator fit test to be completed on campus or at clinicals, and passing the designated criminal background check and drug screening. The background check may include, but is not limited to, sex offenses, credit checks and a sanctions check.

Drug Testing and Criminal Background Checks

All students will be required to submit a criminal background check and drug test prior to clinical training (the student is responsible for paying this fee and it is not included in tuition). Additional information will be provided upon entering clinical training. Students who have a positive response will be reviewed for eligibility to attend clinicals and complete training. Additional testing may be required or requested, and is at the student’s expense.

Note: Although Meridian Technology Center does not discriminate against persons convicted of a felony for admission into health training, it is important for students to be aware that if a prior conviction exists, the student may not be eligible to complete clinical training and/or take certification exams following the completion of training.

Approximate Costs

Tuition and other expenses are subject to change. Students will provide their own transportation to the clinical training sites in various communities. Clinical sites are located within an 80-mile radius of the Main Campus in Stillwater. See supporting documents: Program-Related Expenses.

GET STARTED

Contact us with any questions at 405.377.3333.