Radiography

The CFCC Radiography Program is a five-semester, full-time program beginning in the Fall Semester of each year. Radiologic Technologists use x-rays to produce images of the human body for diagnosing and treating pathology.

The curriculum includes in-person instruction in radiographic procedures, patient care, radiation protection, and imaging technique through an integration of classroom, laboratory, and clinical education. There are no online courses or distance tracks offered in the Radiography Program. The program is completed in 5 consecutive semesters. All courses are completed during normal day time hours with the exception of a few night and weekend rotations during the student’s second year.

When not on campus completing coursework, students will work with patients in a clinical setting. Students will be scheduled in many exciting areas of the Radiology field such as the operating room, emergency department, outpatient clinics, and hospitals.

The program uses a selective admission process and is highly competitive. To get started on your journey as a Radiologic Technologist, please contact the Health Science Enrollment Team. They are here to help students make sure they understand the minimum requirements to apply.

The Radiography Program is proud of our track record of 100 % pass rate on the ARRT national registry exam. Since 2010, graduates have 100 % ARRT pass rate on the first attempt within one year of graduation. The class average test results are consistently 3 – 6% higher than the national average.

Selective Admission Process

Acceptance into the Radiography program follows a multi-step, selective, point-based application process. Applicants are ranked based on points earned, and students with the highest point count totals will be required to enroll in a Radiograph Skills Assessment. The competitive application period is open in the spring with a fall start date. Please refer to the Radiography Information Packet link at the top of this page for all information needed to apply to the program.

The TEAS test is a minimum requirement to apply for this program. Potential applicants are encouraged to complete this form if they are not sure whether they are meeting eligibility requirements or have questions about the test. Applicants should also be sure to visit the FAQ page for general questions about the test.

There are additional prerequisites and requirements for application. These do change each academic year. Please refer to the information packet for the application year to be aware of any updates. Please contact the Health Science Enrollment Team if you have questions about the application process.

Accepted students must be 18 years old by the first day of the fall semester to be eligible to start the program.

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Accreditation

The Radiography Program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email mail@jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found on the JRCERT website .

JRCERT PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS DATA

The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. The information can be found directly on the JRCERT webpage .

Credentialing Examination: The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Job Placement: The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.

Calculation of Job Placement Rate

The job placement rate is calculated by dividing the number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences within 12 months of graduation by the number of graduates actively seeking employment during that period.

Per the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), a graduate is not considered actively seeking employment if any of the following apply:

• The graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple documented attempts.
• The graduate is unwilling to seek employment requiring relocation.
• The graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary, hours, or similar conditions.
• The graduate is on active military duty.
• The graduate is continuing their education.

Graduates meeting any of the above criteria are excluded from the calculation of the job placement rate, in accordance with JRCERT Standard 6 – Objective 6.1.

Program Completion: The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length, excluding those students who leave the program for nonacademic reasons. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75%.

*These numbers do not include non-academic withdrawals.

Mission, Goals, and Student Learning Outcomes

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Radiography Program at Cape Fear Community College is to prepare competent, entry-level radiographers who provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered care. The program emphasizes clinical competence, critical thinking, effective communication, and professional conduct to promote workforce readiness and success in clinical practice.

Goals and Outcomes in Support of the Program’s Mission

Goal 1

Students will demonstrate competence in skills basic to the radiography profession.

• Outcome 1.1: Students will accurately perform routine radiographic procedures, demonstrating correct positioning, anatomical visualization, and technical accuracy.
• Outcome 1.2: Students will provide safe, effective, and compassionate patient care during radiographic procedures, including proper communication, verification, and procedural preparation.
• Outcome 1.3: Students will apply radiation-safety principles to protect patients, self, and others by adhering to ALARA standards, using appropriate shielding, and evaluating exposure indicators.
• Outcome 1.4: Students will safely and accurately operate radiographic equipment and accessories, including exposure selection and equipment setup.

Goal 2

Students will effectively utilize critical-thinking and problem-solving skills in the performance of imaging procedures.

• Outcome 2.1: Students will adapt radiographic procedures for trauma and other non-routine situations while maintaining patient safety and diagnostic image quality.
• Outcome 2.2: Students will evaluate radiographic images for diagnostic acceptability and identify appropriate corrective actions for positioning or technical errors.
• Outcome 2.3: Students will adapt radiographic techniques and communication strategies for pediatric patients to ensure diagnostic quality and patient comfort.

Goal 3

Students will communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

• Outcome 3.1: Students will demonstrate effective verbal communication in patient care and interprofessional clinical settings.
• Outcome 3.2: Students will demonstrate effective written communication through accurate and professional clinical documentation.

Goal 4

Students will demonstrate professionalism and ethical conduct consistent with standards of the radiologic sciences.

• Outcome 4.1 — Professionalism and Ethics: Students will adhere to ethical principles, institutional policies, and professional standards of conduct.
• Outcome 4.2 — Professional Growth and Lifelong Learning: Students will engage in self-assessment, respond constructively to feedback, and demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning.

Goal 5

The Radiography Program demonstrates ongoing effectiveness by producing graduates who are prepared for entry-level radiography practice and who meet established benchmarks for completion, credentialing, employment, and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Outcome 5.1: Students will complete the Radiography Program at a rate that meets or exceeds JRCERT-established benchmarks.
• Outcome 5.2: Program graduates will report satisfaction with the program’s preparation for entry-level radiography practice.
• Outcome 5.3: Employers will report satisfaction with the clinical competence, professional conduct, and overall performance of program graduates.
• Outcome 5.4: Program graduates will pass the ARRT certification examination on the first attempt at a rate that meets or exceeds JRCERT-established benchmarks.
• Outcome 5.5: Graduates actively seeking employment will obtain radiography-related positions or pursue advanced imaging education within twelve months of graduation at a rate that meets or exceeds JRCERT-established benchmarks.

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