RADIOGRAPHY
Earn your A.S. in Radiography at The River and get the hands-on training you need for a rewarding career in the medical diagnostic field. Learn to produce quality diagnostic medical images while providing safe patient care.
THE RIVER CAN HELP YOU…
- Qualify for the national certifying examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.).
- Prepare for work in a hospital, imaging center or physician’s office
- Build personal, leadership and career skills needed by healthcare providers through our active chapters of Lambda Nu and the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA)
AVAILABLE PROGRAM
Radiography
Associate Degrees
Application Window: June 1, 2026 through December 10, 2026
Program Start: Summer A 2027 (May)
Program Overview
Indian River State College offers several degrees and certificates that lead to professional licensure in the State of Florida. For radiographers, licensure requires successful completion of a recognized educational program and a passing score on the national certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Upon completion of this program, graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the ARRT certification examination. .
Licensure and Certification
Graduates of the Radiography program are eligible to take the ARRT national certification examination. The ARRT certification is recognized in all 50 states; however, some states—including New York and California—require additional certification or state-specific exams. If you plan to pursue licensure outside of Florida, please contact the appropriate state licensing agency to review specific state requirements.
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive Coursework: Topics include radiographic procedures, pathology, patient care, radiation safety and protection, and radiographic physics.
- Clinical Education: Competency-based training at affiliated healthcare facilities within Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Okeechobee counties. Clinical rotations prepare students to perform diagnostic imaging procedures safely and professionally.
- Schedule: Classes typically meet four to five days per week, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Clinical shifts are scheduled between the hours of 7am to 7pm and may occasionally include evenings or weekends.
- Travel Requirement: Students must be prepared to travel to clinical sites within the College’s four-county service district, all located within approximately one hour of the Massey Campus.
Accreditation
The Radiography program at Indian River State College is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), the only accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for radiography programs. The program’s current accreditation award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
For more information:
JRCERT
20 N. Upper Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
Visit the JRCERT website
Students or faculty who wish to pursue allegations of noncompliance with standards can report here: https://www.jrcert.org/accreditation-for-students/allegations/
Additional Program Information:
- Radiography Program Expenses
- Program Effectiveness Data
- Radiology Program Student Handbook
- Radiology Program Infosession
- Occupational Risks
- Health Science Physical Examination and Immunization Form
- Background Check and Drug Screening Requirements
- Health Sciences Division Handbook
- Post Exposure Protocol
- CPR Training
- Report Accident (Incident) Form
- AG Student Accident Claim Form
- Liability/Accident Insurance Coverage
- Insurance Procedures
- Allied Health Program Overview
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