Radiography
Radiography is the medical profession that uses x-rays to make images of the structures of the body.
DUE TO THE CURRENT PANDEMIC OUTBREAK, THIS PROGRAM MAY NOT BE DELIVERED EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED OR IN THE TIME FRAME INDICATED.
Due to multiple factors including COVID and program revision, the Radiography program is changing to a summer start date, effective June 1, 2021. The program will continue to be six semesters in length, graduating in May.
The Radiography program is a two-year degree program that prepares students for an occupation in the professional field of medical radiography (x-ray technology). Related imaging modalities include computed tomography, angiography, magnetic resonance imaging, and mammography. Radiography is a specialty within the field of Radiologic Technology, along with diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy.
For more information on the radiography profession, please visit https://www.asrt.org or https://www.asrt.org/radcademy.
Program Effectiveness & Accreditation
Registered Radiographers
Please see https://www.heartland.edu/rad/opportunitiesForTechnologists.html for more information on advancing your career in Computed Tomography.
Transfer Options for Advancing Your Education and Career Beyond the AAS in Radiography
Schools that Heartland Community College has transfer agreements with:
SIU Carbondale - Allied Health Division - Articulation Agreement
http://sah.siu.edu/undergraduate/radiologic-sciences/radiography.php
- Copy and paste this link to access specific information for programs at SIU including CT, MRI, Radiation Therapy, Radiology Management and Leadership
- SIU also has a Sonography program available that will accept our students on a case-by-case basis
University of St. Francis Joliet - Articulation Agreement
http://www.stfrancis.edu/academics/health-care-leadership/#.Vwhu_Hqs7Qs
- Copy and paste this link to access specific information
- St. Francis Bridge Program (PDF)
Important Deadlines
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Application process begins | September 1, 2021 |
| Application deadline | January 1, 2022 |
| Supporting documentation due | January 15, 2022 |
| Program decisions made | February 15-March 15, 2022 |
RAD Upcoming Events
We strongly recommend you attend one of these informational sessions. All information meetings are held at the main campus in Normal, IL, unless otherwise noted.
Day Time Room Please note: Beginning October 4, 2021, some information meetings will be held in person on the Normal campus and some will be held virtually via Zoom. Please look carefully at the meeting(s) that you are interested in.
Monday, October 4, 2021
5 pm Nursing Program
Room ICB 1809
Monday, October 4, 2021
5 pm Work Ready Programs
Room ICB 1706
Monday, October 4, 2021
5 pm EMT/Paramedic Programs
Room NRC 1008
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
5 pm Radiography Program
Room ICB 1813
Thursday, October 7, 2021
5 pm Medical Assistant Program
Room ICB 1806
Thursday, October 7, 2021
5 pm Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Via Zoom. Please contact the program coordinator listed below to request the ZOOM link for this Physical Therapist Assistant meeting.
Please contact the following program coordinator and request the ZOOM link for the meeting that you would like to attend:
EMT/Paramedic - Please contact Travis Wilson at twilson@mcleancountyems.org
Medical Assistant - Please contact Martha Stearns at martha.stearns@heartland.edu
Nursing - Please watch this brief informational video. Then contact Jennifer O'Connor at jennifer.oconnor@heartland.edu
Physical Therapist Assistant - Please contact Daryl Menke at daryl.menke@heartland.edu
Radiography - Please contact Jo Gramley at joan.gramley@heartland.edu
Work Ready Programs* - Please contact Kelly Pyle at kelly.pyle@heartland.edu
* Work Ready Programs currently consist of Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assistant, Phlebotomy, Veterinary Assistant, and Recovery Support Specialist.
The ATI TEAS is only offered online.
- To schedule a date through Heartland, please click on "Health Sciences" at https://www.heartland.edu/appointments/. Leave the search parameters blank to schedule a test date between September 1 and January 15. You will receive a confirmation email to your myHeartland account. A $70 test fee must be paid online by credit card at the time of testing. Carefully review all information at https://atitesting.com/teas/register/teas-online-at-institution.
- For wider test availability, you may schedule a test date through ATI at https://atitesting.com/teas/register/teas-at-ati. There is an additional test fee for this option.
Study materials are available at the Heartland Library or may be purchased at https://atitesting.com/teas-prep.
Students may take the ATI TEAS twice within an application cycle. The highest score of the two attempts will be used for evaluation. TEAS scores are valid for two application cycles.
A mandatory program orientation for the cohort selected for summer 2022 will occur in spring 2022. Admitted students will not be enrolled in courses without attending. Day, time, and location will be posted here when determined.
The Class of 2021 Pinning Ceremony will be held on Thursday, December 9, 2021, beginning at 6:00 pm in the Astroth Community Education Center auditorium. Should there be inclement weather on that date, the ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at the same time and place.