Radiologic Technology

Get the training, knowledge and skills you need to deliver quality care to patients and become a certified radiologic technologist.

$37.19

Median Hourly Earnings

Radiologic Technologist
441 Annual Job Openings projected through 2028
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taken from Lightcast July 2025. Your starting salary may vary.
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The radiologic technology program accepts 16 new students each July and has a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT®) national credentialing exam. This program:

  • Provides students with extensive clinical training in local outpatient centers and hospitals. Students complete clinical rotations at various facilities across the Eastern Shore.
  • Delivers classroom instruction giving students the knowledge and skills to function as competent, entry-level radiologic technologists.
    • Students practice clinical scenarios during classroom instruction.
    • Students practice patient care skills relevant to the clinical environment.
  • Includes an on campus energized x-ray laboratory for students to simulate positioning patients and take exposures in a practice setting.
    • Students take x-rays on phantom models in the x-ray laboratory.
    • Students evaluate x-rays for accurate positioning and demonstration of pertinent anatomy.
  • Prepares graduates to successfully pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT®) certification exam.
    • An ARRT® registry review is included in the radiologic technology curriculum.
    • Students complete practice ARRT® simulated tests to prepare for the certification exam.

Due to the limited number of spaces available in this program, selection is on a competitive basis. Admission occurs once per year for a cohort that begins in the summer. To be considered for admission in the summer, prospective students must complete the admission requirements by the third Friday in May.

Prospective student meetings are MANDATORY for admission into the radiologic technology program. 
Prospective Student Meetings:
Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in SH 109
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in SH 109
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in SH 109*
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. in SH 109
Please note that meetings will last approximately two hours.
*Please note that the date of this meeting has been
changed from Wednesday, March 25.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Bring your questions! To reserve your seat, email radtech@worwic.edu or call 410-572-8740 and indicate which meeting you would like to attend. All meetings will be held on campus in Shockley Hall.

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The radiography program is accredited by:
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 eight years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.

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RDT Program Mission Statement

Wor-Wic’s radiologic technology program provides students with a comprehensive didactic, laboratory and clinical education that prepares graduates with the technical expertise for employment in the profession. Graduates of the radiologic technology program exhibit the professional and personal attributes that contribute to the delivery of quality care to patients in our community. The program supports the college’s vision by developing an exceptional workforce through excellence in education.

Health Professions Mission Statement

The health professions division advocates for and ensures adherence to the professional standards, facilitates faculty development and coordinates resourcing for the health programs involved to promote student success in entering the local community workforce as well-prepared healthcare professionals.

Health Professions Values

Professionalism – Health profession students accept constructive feedback, self-evaluate personal performance and practice safety in the clinical practicum according to professional standards. Professionalism is practiced by demonstrating respect for students, faculty, staff and patients.

Community – Health profession students practice civility, are advocates for patients and peers, and promote health through community service.

Integrity – Health profession students exhibit honest and ethical behavior, assume responsibility for actions and are accountable for academic performance.

Compassion – Health profession students deliver compassionate care to patients, are empathetic and understanding of patient needs, and serve as ambassadors for the health programs in clinical agencies.

Cultural competence – Health profession students are respectful of diverse opinions, open-minded to new ideas, provide unbiased patient care and promote the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belongingness when interacting with students, faculty and patients.

Scholarship – Health profession students engage in life-long learning opportunities to develop technical skill and clinical judgment competencies necessary to serve as future leaders in the health care industry.

Excellence – Health profession students adhere to the highest standards of performance, model professionalism and engage in collaborative learning experiences to advance the health professions division.

Radiologic technologists use radiation to provide detailed images of the tissues, organs, bones and vessels of the human body, producing quality diagnostic examinations while providing essential patient care services. Technologists may assist the radiologist in fluoroscopy doing gastrointestinal procedures. They may also be in the operating room providing images to assist the surgeon. 

Graduates of this program have a comprehensive education in class content and simulate skills in the lab. Radiologic technologists are employed in hospitals, clinics, private offices, industry, civil service, public health facilities and educational institutions. They can pursue careers in computed tomography, angiography, ultrasonography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, cardiac catheterization, management or education.

Individuals who successfully complete the program can take a certification and licensure examination in radiography administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT®). State certification as a medical radiation technologist is required for employment in Maryland.

Scholarships

There are many options to help you fund your education, including the RDT specific scholarships listed below. Many scholarships require completion of the FAFSA. For help and/or information on other scholarships you may qualify for, visit Financial Aid & Scholarships or email the financial aid office or call 410-334-2905. 

Cynthia Ross, department head and assistant professor of radiologic technology at Wor-Wic, provides $500 each year for students enrolled in the radiologic technology program. The scholarship is awarded in the fall term of the student’s second year of the program. Selection is based on scholastic achievement. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 grade point average in their radiologic technology courses. Preference is given to students who have participated in health care related volunteer activities. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.

The late Garland D. and Vivian J. Bull of Pocomoke City established a perpetual scholarship fund with a $20,000 donation to the Wor-Wic Community College Foundation. Income from the endowment is awarded in the following priority order: 1) nursing students from Pocomoke City; 2) radiologic technology students from Pocomoke City; 3) nursing students from Worcester County; 4) radiologic technology students from Worcester County; 5) nursing students from Somerset or Accomack County; and 6) radiologic technology students from Somerset or Accomack County. Selection is based on scholastic achievement. Recipients must have and maintain a 3.0 grade point average. They must agree to work in either Worcester, Somerset or Accomack County for one year after their graduation from Wor-Wic. The scholarship funds are provided for a maximum of two years for full-time students and three years for part-time students. The funds are provided after the recipient successfully completes the term. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.

The late Jim Dryden of Newark established an endowed scholarship fund for students from Worcester County to attend Wor-Wic. Income from the endowment is awarded to one student each term. Applicants are selected in the following priority order: 1) nursing students; 2) radiologic technology students; and 3) business students. Selection is based on financial need and scholastic achievement. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.

Kathleen and Michael Abercrombie Jr. of Salisbury established an endowed scholarship for students enrolled in Wor-Wic’s health care (emergency medical services, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant or radiologic technology) programs. Income from the endowment is used for the annual scholarships. Selection is based on financial need. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.

The late Lois E. Brunkhorst, RN, of Berlin, established an endowed scholarship for students enrolled in Wor-Wic’s nursing or radiologic technology program. Income from the endowment is used for the annual scholarships. Applicants must be officially admitted into the program. They must demonstrate financial need and have a 3.0 grade point average. First preference is given to nursing students, with second priority to students enrolled in the radiologic technology program. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.

The late Paul and Geraldine Martin established an endowed scholarship at the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore for Wicomico County residents to attend Wor-Wic. Paul Martin was mayor of Salisbury from 1982 to 1998. Applicants must be enrolled in nursing or radiologic technology. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, and recipients must maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Apply through Wor-Wic’s Scholarship Portal.

Wor-Wic Community College and/or the Health Profession Division reserves the right to revise requirements for admission into the Health Profession programs, the selection criteria and procedures, and the required courses for programs of study as deemed necessary without prior notification.