Radiography

The Radiography program is a selective, admission-based program. Courses are offered in a hybrid format with a combination of online and in-person courses. Students must complete pre-admission requirements and the below application criteria before they will be considered for admittance to the program. Please use the application checklist to find the requirements for admittance to this program.

Candidate Selection Form

Application Requirements and Information

RAD A.A.S in Radiography FAQs

• Radiography Job Shadowing Form
  A minimum of 4 hours of job shadowing must be completed prior to applying for the program. Job shadowing can be performed at any hospital or clinic that will allow you to observe for a minimum of 4 hours in an x-ray department (not MRI, CT, ultrasound, etc.). You will need to complete the Job Shadowing Form when you go to the observation day and submit it with your application to the program. Please keep in mind that each health system has their own process – refer to the Radiography FAQs for site options/additional information.
• Candidate Selection Form
  Selection into the program is based on a point system. Therefore, this form will allow you to track your accumulated points.
• Immunization Requirements
  Students will be requested at the time of acceptance to submit documentation for required immunizations and TB testing.
• Criminal Background Check

For more details, please review the RAD Program Handbook.

General Admissions to Ozarks Tech

Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.

Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.

At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.

We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.

To better understand transferring previous course work to Ozarks Tech, refer to 2.04 Transfer of Credit Policy, and to learn how your previous coursework may transfer, refer to Transferring Credits from Another College.

Dr. Daniel Edwards
Program Director
417-447-7620

Health Sciences Team

JRCERT Accreditation

The Ozarks Tech Radiography program applied for initial accreditation from the JRCERT in 2025. The program is expected to undergo its first accreditation site visit March of 2026.

Students who successfully complete the program will be eligible to take the ARRT national registry exam during this initial accreditation process.

The Ozarks Technical Community College’s A.A.S. in Radiography Program is seeking initial accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

The program # is: 07033.

The Radiography program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: [email protected]

The program’s current award is: In the initial application phase. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.

Admission and Transfer of Credit Policies

Tuition, Fees and Refunds

Graduation Requirements

Articulation Agreements

Grievance Policy

Grading System

The Ozarks Tech radiography program uses the following grading scale, which is consistent with the other health science programs at the college.

• A = 100 – 90%
• B = 89 – 80%
• C = 79 – 75%
• D = 74 – 65%
• F = Less than 65%

Students must obtain a C (75%) or higher in all RAD courses to progress with their cohort, otherwise they must complete the return to program process.

The Ozarks Tech Radiography program is approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT), program #7767.

Student Learning Outcomes 

1. Students will produce quality images and be able to evaluate their images for image quality accurately.
2. Students will be able to communicate effectively with the patient and other healthcare team members.
3. Students will be able to apply critical thinking skills by changing technical factors and adapt their patient care to the different scenarios encountered.
4. Students will demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior.
5. Students will successfully pass coursework and pass the ARRT national registry exam on the first attempt.
6. Students will be able to perform effectively in a variety of settings within the imaging department.
7. Students will display proficiency and competency for an entry-level imaging professional.

Radiography students gain hands-on experience through approximately 750 hours of clinical rotations at hospitals, clinics, and imaging centers across the region. These rotations vary by semester and may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, or occasional long-distance travel. Students are expected to meet hour requirements tied to course credit and follow all site-specific policies, including dress codes and additional training. Program-specific scrubs, tracking tools, and supplies are required.

Read the full Clinical Rotations Guide (PDF)

Program Mission 

Core Values

1. Provide the adult learner with instruction that meets their individual and career needs
2. Use data to drive decisions and steer future development of the student and program
3. Use creativity, innovation, and critical thinking in methods of instruction
4. Develop positive and active members of the community
5. Encourage professional betterment

Goals and Objectives

1. To provide an educational experience in a scholarly classroom and diverse clinical environment to help the students reach their fullest potential in the development of their competency within the field of radiologic sciences.
2. Incorporation of interprofessional collaboration to develop active and knowledgeable healthcare team members.
3. Development of professional and critical thinking skills to be used in both routine and non-routine situations.
4. Provide students with the methodology for applying safe radiation practices for the patient and for the occupational worker.
5. Develop the student’s ability to critique their image and make proper adjustments as needed accurately.
6. Guide the students as they develop their communication skills with peers, patients, and other healthcare team members.
7. Shape the students in their ethical and professional growth.