Radiography
Our program's comprehensive curriculum includes clinical rotations, radiographic exposure, image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology.
Begin Your Journey
- Gain the knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary to succeed in the field.
- Receive hands-on instruction from a team of experienced faculty.
- Participate in clinical rotations to gain experience, college credit, and valuable connections.
Graduates may be eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists national examination. There are local employment opportunities in hospitals, clinics, physicians offices, medical laboratories, government agencies, and industry. Explore a career in radiography.
Expenses estimated over the two-year program timeline. In addition to tuition and books, students are responsible for extra costs for uniforms, supplies, medical exam, insurance, and travel to clinical sites. Refer to the Radiography Student Handbook for a full list of program costs.
| ITEM | IN-STATE COST | OUT-OF-STATE COST |
| Tuition* | $5,624.00 | $19,832.00 |
| Student Activity Fee | $175.00 | $175.00 |
| Technology Fee | $240.00 | $240.00 |
| General Education Course fees | $0-100.00 | $0-100.00 |
| Additional Program fees | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Malpractice Insurance | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Medical Record Tracking | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Textbooks | $1,400.00 | $1,400.00 |
| Uniform | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Criminal Background Check & Drug Screening | $108.00 | $108.00 |
*Program credit hours: 74 – $76.00 per credit hour in-state tuition, $268.00 per credit hour out-of-state tuition. Tuition estimate does not include prerequisites, which vary by student.
Sandhills is committed to the belief that every student should have an opportunity to pursue an education, regardless of financial resources. We are here to guide you through the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education more accessible.
Additional Information
Selection is competitive and is based on scores on the HESI exam.
Radiography Program Policy and Procedure Handbook
Admissions Process
- College Application: Complete a SCC admissions application online.
- Prerequisite Classes: Any developmental English and math classes indicated by the placement test. Completion of Anatomy & Physiology (BIO 094 or 165/168) , Medical Terminology (MED 120), and Physics (PHY 110/110A) with a grade of C or better verified by high school or college transcript.
- Course Placement Requirements: Students must place into ENG 111 and into MAT 143 without a corequisite.
- GPA: All applicants must have at least a 2.0 GPA to be considered for admission.
- HESI A2: Take the HESI A2 Admission Assessment Exam. A 75+ cumulative score is required to apply in Early Consideration. Students who do not achieve a 75 may apply in Late Consideration.
- Health Sciences Application: Submit an online application by the deadline.
Application Deadlines
Early Consideration: Last Friday in January
Late Consideration: Last Friday in March
RAD Essential Functions
Before official enrollment in RAD Program courses, students must present a personal statement to verify that they can fulfill certain essential functions. These include, but are not limited to: Physical Ability, Visual Acuity, Hearing Acuity, Speech/Communication, Critical Thinking, Emotional Stability, Personal Attributes, and Ability to Travel.
A complete list of essential functions can be viewed in the Radiography Program Policy and Procedure Handbook.
Hepatitis-B Vaccine Update
Effective October 1, 2021, all Radiography students must complete the 3-injection Hepatitis-B immunization prior to attending clinical experiences. If you are applying to Radiography and have not had the Hepatitis-B vaccine series, you must begin the series in January prior to clinical classes to meet the clinical deadline. Speak with your Radiography advisor for more information.
Program Orientation
Attend the mandatory program orientation where all conditional acceptance requirements will be detailed. Failure to attend may result in your acceptance being revoked.
Drug Screen & Criminal Background Check
Drug screens and criminal background checks are required by our clinical affiliates in order to attend clinical rotations. Students with positive drug screen, criminal charges, or criminal convictions may not be able to attend clinicals, and therefore will be unable to progress within the program. Complete information regarding the procedure will be provided at the program orientation.
Immunization Requirements
Proof of all childhood immunizations and other specific vaccines, including:
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis)
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella)
Hepatitis B* (six month series)
Tuberculosis Skin Test
Influenza: required annually
COVID-19: see below
Sandhills Community College does not require specific immunizations in order to enroll or attend classes on campus. However, Health Sciences and Nursing programs require clinical hours. Students admitted to an SCC Health Sciences or Nursing program must comply with the requirements set by outside clinical agencies, which may include a criminal background check, drug screen, physical, and/or specific vaccines. Decisions about an individual student’s presence in the clinical environment are made by the clinical agencies.
We are guests in our clinical facilities and in order to have clinical privileges, must abide by their requirements for students and faculty. Notice of changes of agency requirements may or may not provide us with much notice.
If requirements are made by a SCC clinical agency and a student chooses not to comply, they may not be eligible to complete the clinical requirements of the program and thus become unable to enter or complete a course and the program.
Management of these requirements is reserved to Sandhills Community College employees only. Students may not contact clinical agencies directly to discuss requirements. Doing say may result in denial of admission or dismissal from a program.
All immunizations must be completed before program entrance.
Program Accreditation
The Radiography program at Sandhills Community College is accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182. The program was awarded an 8-year accreditation by the JCERT in 2022 and the program has remained in good standing.
Because the use of computers is integral to this curriculum, some portions of courses
are web-enhanced to provide students resource material related to their studies.
Mission Statement, Goals, and Student Learning Outcomes
Mission:
The mission of the Radiography Program is to prepare caregivers of the highest quality
for radiography positions in healthcare facilities.
Goal: Graduates will become knowledgeable, clinically competent radiographers.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will comprehend and apply appropriate radiation protection practices.
- Students will demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and accuracy in radiographic procedures
Goal: Graduates will acquire appropriate oral and written communication skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate appropriate oral and written communication skills during on campus activities.
- Students will demonstrate appropriate communication skills with patient interactions in the clinical setting
Goal: Graduates will acquire critical thinking skills in order to problem solve effectively.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to practice problem solving through the identification, analysis, and solving of clinical problems.
- Students will be able to practice problem solving in simulated lab experiences
* This program is financial aid eligible.
| Course Hours Per Week | Semester Hours | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester (Fall) | Class | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
| ACA-115 | Success & Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 1 | |
| BIO-168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
| RAD-110 | Rad Intro & Patient Care | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| RAD-111 | RAD Procedures I | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| RAD-151 | RAD Clinical Ed I | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 10 | 13 | 6 | 17 | |
| Second Semester (Spring) | Class | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
| BIO-169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| RAD-112 | RAD Procedures II | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
| RAD-121 | Image Production I | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| RAD-161 | RAD Clinical Ed II | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 |
| Credit Hours | 8 | 9 | 15 | 16 | |
| Third Semester (Summer) | Class | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| RAD-122 | Image Production II | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| RAD-141 | Radiation Safety | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
| RAD-171 | RAD Clinical Ed III | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | 3 | 9 | 10 | |
| Fourth Semester (Fall) | Class | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
| ENG-112 | Writing/Research in the Disc | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| RAD-211 | RAD Procedures III | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| RAD-231 | Image Production III | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
| RAD-251 | RAD Clinical Ed IV | 0 | 0 | 21 | 7 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | 6 | 21 | 15 | |
| Fifth Semester (Spring) | Class | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
| RAD-261 | RAD Clinical Ed V | 0 | 0 | 21 | 7 |
| RAD-271 | Radiography Capstone | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
| *** | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective* | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| *** | Social/Behavioral Science Elective* | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 8 | 3 | 21 | 16 | |
| Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit | 74 | ||||
| Please select Humanities/Fine Arts Elective from one of the following: | Class | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HUM-122 | Southern Culture | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HUM-150 | American Women's Studies | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| PHI-240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| REL-110 | World Religions | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Please select Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective from one of the following: | Class | Lab | Clinic | Credit | |
| HIS-111 | World Civilizations I | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HIS-112 | World Civilizations II | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HIS-131 | American History I | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| HIS-132 | American History II | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| PSY-118 | Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| SOC-213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
Contact
General Health Sciences Admissions Questions
donadiot@sandhills.edu
Robin Garner, Program Coordinator
158 Kennedy Hall
(910) 695-3916
garnerr@sandhills.edu
Ashley Davis, Clinical Coordinator
157 Kennedy Hall
(910) 695-3841
davisas@sandhills.edu