See into your future with radiologic technology.

At Alfred State, you’ll prepare for a rewarding healthcare career through hands-on training and clinical rotations in New York’s top facilities. The Radiologic Technology AAS teaches you to produce diagnostic and therapeutic images while mastering patient-centered care and radiation safety. With experience on modern equipment and guidance from expert clinical staff, you’ll graduate ready to work in hospitals, clinics, or specialized imaging settings.

2 Years Associate of Applied Science

Pioneer Quotes:

"The clinical experience has been eye-opening and truly beneficial... It validates the feeling that you have chosen the right path to you future." -Jamie McKay, Allied Health Alumni

"I have always wanted to be in the medical field and being a radiologic technologists seemed like a great career choice. I've loved the program; our x-ray lab is amazing and I have learned so much in this hands-on program." -Audrey Folts, Allied Health Alumni

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Program Details

Courses You May Take

BIOL1404: Anatomy & Physiology I

Credits: 0-4

This course is the study of the gross and microscopic anatomy of various human systems, emphasizing how structure facilitates function. The areas emphasized are basic anatomical and directional terminology, fundamental concepts and principles of cell biology, histology, the integumentary system, the nervous system and special senses, the skeletal system, and the muscular system.

RADT1013: Fundamentals of Radiologic Sci

Credits: 3

This course provides a general overview of the study of radiologic science and the role it serves in the health care delivery system. Several key topics in imaging including introductory principles of radiography, the health care environment, understanding orders and diagnostic reports, hospital organizations, and radiology organizations. The course will also include a dialogue of medical legal ethics and the radiographer's role in making ethical decisions. Pharmacology and venipuncture topics such as drug nomenclature and classification, general pharmacologic principles, contrast agents, routes of administration, and drug categories relevant to radiography will be discussed. Patient care topics including transfer techniques, patient history and vital signs, infection control, sterile techniques, medical emergencies, and professionalism and communication in patient care will be presented. Finally, cultural awareness and the radiographer's role in a multicultural health care setting will be discussed.

RADT2023: Radiographic Procedures I

Credits: 3

This course provides the theoretical basis for performing radiographic procedures with specific patient positioning instruction in the laboratory. Standard terminology for positioning will be discussed. The examination protocols and imaging evaluation for the thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity, upper extremities and lower extremities will be introduced. Image analysis will be included and require problem solving and critical thinking skills to evaluate diagnostic quality of the images obtained in the laboratory.

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Entrance Requirements

Applicants for the radiologic technology program must possess a recognized high school diploma or its equivalent. A standardized test (SAT or ACT) is not required but recommended. Specific high school course requirements and recommendations are:

Required

  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2
  • Biology
  • Interview with the academic department

Recommended

  • Chemistry
  • Physics

Applicants with previous college experience must submit an official college transcript, as their success at the college level will be an admissions consideration. Due to the technical and science rigor, entrance requirements are higher than those of the institution.

Application Deadlines

Students are encouraged to apply prior to Dec. 1 in order to be included in the priority review process. Qualified applicants who meet the academic criteria will be invited to participate in an interview with the selection committee. Students will be notified of their decision by mid-January and will be required to submit with enrollment deposit by March 1.

Completed applications received after Dec. 1 will be included in the traditional rolling admissions process. Job shadowing is strongly encouraged.

MEET OUR FACULTY

Kathleen C Ebert
Kathleen Casey, PhD Dean SAS & Acting Program Director Rad Tech
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Lisa M. Boyle, RHIT Allied Health Department Chair
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Aimee Dodge Assistant Professor
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Danielle Merring Radiologic Technology Clinical Coordinator
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TAKE THE NEXT STEP

You've seen our wide variety of majors at Alfred State, our great faculty who help you build your skills, and that you can do it at an incredible low cost. Now's the time to become an Alfred State Pioneer.

Applications for radiologic technology are now closed for Fall 2026.