Applications for Summer 2027 are accepted Sept. 1 through Dec. 1, 2026.
Students Must Apply and be formally accepted into the Radiologic Technology program prior to enrolling in any RT courses.
Entrance into the Radiologic Technology program is highly competitive.
Requirements to apply:
– Online application is available in your eSTORM Student Center
– Online Application Procedures
- Log in to eSTORM
- Click the tile that says “Program Applications”
- From the drop-down bar, select the program you wish to apply for. Active and upcoming applications will be listed after clicking the appropriate program.
- Select “Apply Now” for the cohort you wish to apply for.
- Complete the application by following the steps as indicated
- Click “Submit”
– Download the RT Application Planning Guide for Application Requirements
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General information
The SWIC Radiologic Technology program prepares students to safely and effectively use radiographic equipment to produce x-rays for the purpose of diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries. Radiologic technologists have a high level of patient contact. Radiologic technologists provide vital information concerning structure and function of the human body, enabling physicians to make accurate diagnoses to pursue care and treatment.
Program Highlights
- The SWIC Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
- Clinical experience is completed during the day at hospitals/clinics located throughout southern Illinois and in the St. Louis region.
- Graduates are awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree and are eligible to take the national examination for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Accreditation
JRCERT Accreditation
Southwestern Illinois College’s 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
e-mail: mail@jrcert.org
Website:www.jrcert.org
The program’s current award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
Accreditation Benefits
The program’s curriculum is guided by the standards developed by the JRCERT. Our accreditation status means SWIC has met the standards required and helps to assure the public that our curriculum will graduate competent clinicians. It also allows the college’s RT graduates to take the certification examination in any state that requires a license to practice radiologic technology.
Mission and Goals
View the Radiologic Technology Mission and Goals.
Radiologic Technology Handbook
View the RT Handbook.
Program Effectiveness
View the Radiologic Technology’s Program Effectiveness Data 2024 summary data.
To view the Radiologic Technology’s Program Effectiveness summary data on the JRCERT webpage, click here.
The JRCERT has defined “not actively seeking employment” as:
- Graduate fails to communicate with program officials regarding employment status after multiple attempts OR
- Graduate is unwilling to seek employment that requires relocation, OR
- Graduate is unwilling to accept employment due to salary or hours, OR
- Graduate is on active military duty, OR
- Graduate is continuing education.
Student Learning Outcomes
View the Radiologic Technology program’s RT-Student-Learning-Outcomes summary data.
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