Radiologic Technology (X-Ray)

To meet graduation requirements for the Radiologic Technology program, students must successfully complete all required prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or higher. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each RGT course and required academic courses to progress in the program.

Application: Application to the Radiologic Technology program is made by indicating Radiology Technology (X-Ray) as your program of study on your MCC Admissions Application. The deadline to apply to the Radiology program is May 1. 

Minimum Admission Requirements (in addition to general admission requirements):

• Admission Checklist (PDF)

• Participate in a mandatory RGT information session during the spring semester of application. The mandatory information session will be scheduled for the prospective student only after all other requirements have been met. Students will receive notice from the registrar’s office about scheduling their information session.

The RGT Admissions Committee will select each semester’s class from the pool of applicants who meet minimum admission requirements. Any application with incomplete records will not be considered for admission.

The admission process is competitive and completion of minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admission.

Priority consideration for admission will be given as follows:

1. In-district students who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework at MCC;

2. Out-of-district students who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework at MCC;

3. Mississippi residents who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework elsewhere;

4. Out-of-state students. 

After program admission and before beginning clinical rotations, students must provide proof of MMR and varicella immunizations. In addition, students are required to complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR training that remains valid for the duration of the two-year program. This CPR certification must be completed prior to the program start date. Classes are available through MCC’s Workforce Development Center. A tuberculosis (TB) skin test and drug screening will be scheduled by the Radiologic Technology program faculty after enrollment. Students are responsible for the cost of all required immunizations, testing, and certifications. 

All students admitted to the Radiologic Technology Program are required to complete fingerprinting and criminal background checks. These are conducted after admission and before clinical placement, with associated fees included in registration costs. Please note that certain convictions may disqualify a student from participating in clinical experiences. Because clinical participation is essential for program completion, any student deemed ineligible for clinical placement will be dismissed from the program. For more information, please contact your advisor. 

Students in the Radiologic Technology Program must attend MCC full-time. 

The Radiologic Technology (RGT) program is a nationally accredited program. General Education and Radiography courses comprise the program of study. Clinical experience and instruction is provided in local affiliated radiology centers.

In order to progress in the program, a grade of “80” or better is required in all Radiology (RGT) courses. A passing grade must be earned in all other coursework with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

The radiologic technology 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: mail@jrcert.org
jrcert.org

The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found by visiting jrcert.org/programs/meridian-community-college.

Accreditation Letter (PDF)

The mission of the Meridian Community College Radiologic Technology Program is to serve patients and employers by graduating competent, entry-level radiographers able to function both independently and as team members within the healthcare community.

MCC’s Radiologic Technology program is a program that meets the education requirements for a Radiologic Technologist in MS and qualifies graduates to take the certifying examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Determinations about whether the Radiologic Technology program at MCC meets the state education requirements for US States, Territories, and the District of Columbia can be found here.

Mammography Clinical Guidelines

The radiography program sponsored by Meridian Community College has revised its 
policy, effective January 9, 2017, regarding the placement of students in clinical
mammography rotations to observe and/or perform breast imaging.

Under the revised policy students may request the opportunity to participate in clinical
mammography rotations. The program will make every effort to place students in a clinical mammography rotation if requested; however, the program is not in a position to override clinical setting policies that restrict clinical experiences in mammography to students. Students are advised that placement in a mammography rotation is not 
guaranteed and is at the discretion of a clinical setting.

The change in the program’s policy regarding student clinical rotations in mammography is based on the sound rationale presented in a position statement on student clinical mammography rotations adopted by the Board of Directors of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) at its April 2016 and October 2021 meetings. The JRCERT position statement is included as 
Addendum A to the program’s policy and is also available on the JRCERT Web site,
jrcert.org, Program Faculty, Program Resources.