The Radiography Program prepares students to practice as a proficient, professional radiographer in diverse health care settings. Through courses in patient care and education, radiographic procedures, radiation protection, equipment operation and quality control, image production and evaluation, and clinical practice, students progress from the learning phase to the multi-skilled, practitioner phase. Students will be prepared with the skills necessary to perform radiologic examinations that produce high-quality diagnostic images to be used in the diagnosis and treatment of patient disease.

The program is structured to allow students to earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree and qualify and prepare them for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) board exam upon successful completion of all required courses.

For information on careers in radiologic technology visit the American Society of Radiologic Technologists' website.

Accreditation

The Radiography Program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT); 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606; phone 312-704-5300; mail@jrcert.org. The program has been issued an 8-year accreditation award in May of 2023.

Learn more about the importance of JRCERT accreditation. For more information on the Prince George's Community College (PGCC) Radiography Program accreditation go to PGCC Radiologic Technology accreditation and program details

Mission

The Radiography Program of Prince George’s Community College prepares students to practice as proficient, multi-skilled professionals in diverse healthcare settings.

Program Goals

Radiography Program Goals - Graduates:

  • Will be clinically competent;
  • Apply critical thinking skills;
  • Demonstrate professional growth and development; and
  • Communicate effectively.

Graduates of the Radiography A.A.S. will be able to:

  • Properly position patients
  • Select correct exposure factors
  • Apply radiation protection principals
  • Modify positioning based upon patient condition
  • Critique radiographic images
  • Demonstrate professional behavior
  • Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in the practice of radiography
  • Demonstrate effective written communication skills in the practice of radiography
  • Explain the importance of continued professional development
Effectiveness Data

The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. The information can be found directly on the JRCERT webpage.

Click here for our current program effectiveness data. 

 

 

Student Handbook

This handbook (PDF) is designed to serve as a guide to policies and procedures specific to the Radiography Program.

Radiography Student Handbook 2024-25

Clinical Sites

Hospitals

Calvert Health Medical Hospital
Children’s National Medical Center
Doctors Hospital (Luminis)
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Ctr
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
University of Maryland Medical System - Capital Region Health
University of Maryland Medical System - Charles Regional Medical Center

Outpatient Imaging Centers

Community Radiology Bowie North
Community Radiology Bowie South
Community Radiology Clinton
Community Radiology Greenbelt
Kaiser Permanente - Largo
Kaiser Permanente -Marlow Heights Kaiser Permanente - Camp Springs
Radnet - American Radiology at Pembrooke
Radnet - Calvert Medical Outpatient Center
Radnet – American Radiology at Patuxent
Radnet - American Radiology Services/Waldorf
Tower Radiology
University of Maryland Medical System – Laurel Regional Medical Center