Medical Radiography

Medical Radiography – EMCC

Video

Medical Radiography is a two-year or three-year program that integrates scientific concepts into working skills through classroom study and intensive clinical experience. The program concentrates on diagnostic radiology, including angiography and computerized tomography. Other imaging modalities such as nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, sonography, and magnetic resonance imaging are briefly discussed.

Medical radiographers are health professionals who combine technical knowledge with radiographic and anatomical knowledge to obtain diagnostic images of all parts of the human body. Successful radiographers must have a good working knowledge of human anatomy, radiographic positioning, radiologic physics, equipment operation, and quality assurance. As members of a health care team, radiographers must also understand and apply principles of good patient care, and conduct themselves in accordance with medical ethical standards.

The Medical Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182. Phone: (312) 704-5300; Fax: (312) 704-5304; JRCERT.org, for a period of 8 years with the next self-study report due in 2025. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and to apply for Maine licensure in radiography.

  • MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT
    The mission of the Medical Radiography Program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to obtain and hold entry-level radiographic positions; develop interpersonal, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills which enable the students to be contributing members of their profession.

Clinical Internships

Clinical education courses are an essential and mandatory aspect of the Medical Radiography Program. The clinical internship provides the opportunity for students to put into practice the information learned in their academic coursework. The sequence of the academic and clinical courses allows the student to initially gain basic knowledge in radiographic principles, positioning, procedures, health care & ethics, and apply those principles to clinical situations. Senior-level clinical courses allow students to fine-tune their clinical skills during routine exams, and advance their clinical skills during atypical and trauma examinations.

Clinical Internship Sites

  • Eastern Maine Medical Center ( EMMC) – Bangor
  • Union St. Imaging – Bangor
  • St. Joseph Hospital – Bangor
  • St. Joseph Outpatient X-Ray – Bangor
  • Maine Coast Hospital (MCH) – Ellsworth
  • Northeast Pain Management (NEPM) – Bangor
  • Bangor VA – Bangor
  • Penobscot Valley Hospital (PVH) – Lincoln

Clinical Externship Sites

Students may request assignments at three externship sites throughout the state. Assignments at externship sites may not exceed 80 hours/annually. Students are responsible for transportation to all clinical sites.

  • Cary Medical Center (CMC) – Caribou
  • Houlton Regional Hospital (HRH) – Houlton
  • A.R. Gould Hospital – Presque Isle
  • Blue Hill Hospital – Blue Hill
  • MDI Hospital – Bar Harbor
  • Downeast Community Hospital – Machias

Clinical Obligations Statement

Students accepted into the Medical Radiography Program will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check in order to participate in clinical internship assignments. The fees associated with the criminal background check are the responsibility of the student.  Students will be scheduled on a rotating basis at all clinical internship sites.  Clinical internship shifts are typically 8 hours/day with daytime shifts ranging from 6 am – 5 pm.  Evening rotations are also required with shifts ranging from 2 pm – 11 pm depending on the semester.  Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from all clinical assignments.

Articulation Agreements

Eastern Maine Community College’s Medical Radiography Program has articulation agreements in place for those graduates that would like to continue their education at four-year institutions.  These institutions include Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, the University of Southern Maine, and Husson University.

Program Requirements

Clinical Handbook

Application Checklist

Enrollment in the Medical Radiography program begins annually each fall. The Admissions Office begins accepting applications for this program on September 1 of each year and the priority deadline is March 1. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications as soon as practical.

Application for AdmissionApply online here
HESI A2 Exam ResultsSchedule an exam HERE
Transcripts (high school and all prior colleges)Official transcripts for all prior institutions are required.
  • Algebra I
  • Algebra II
  • Geometry
  • Biology with Lab
  • Chemistry with Lab or Physics (preferred)

Radiography Observation

It is recommended that applicants acquaint themselves with the radiography field by spending time in a local hospital radiography department prior to attending an information session.  Allow up to 2 weeks to schedule an observation experience once you contact the hospital.

How to Schedule a Radiography Observation

Applicants may complete their observation at any local hospital/radiography department. Contact the Radiology Manager of the hospital to schedule an appointment.

Applicants who choose to complete their observation at Northern Light/Eastern Maine Medical Center must complete the following steps prior to scheduling their clinical experience appointment:

  1. Complete and submit the EMCC Application for Admission to the EMCC Admissions Office.
  2. Request the opportunity to job shadow in the Radiography Dept. by following this link to the Northern Light EMMC (Eastern Maine Medical Center) Observational Experience webpage
  3. Read the instructions carefully and submit the required documentation. All forms must be returned before you will be contacted to schedule an observational experience at Northern Light EMMC.
  4. After all Medical Center documentation has been completed, the Clinical Coordinator will contact you to set up a radiography observation appointment.

Dress Code During Radiography Observation

For the Radiography observation, applicants are required to dress professionally. Appropriate clothing (such as khakis or dresses/skirts) and comfortable shoes are acceptable attire.

  • Makeup may be worn in moderation. In accordance with hospital policy, perfume/after-shave may not be used.
  • For all applicants, hair must be neat, clean, dry, and professional in appearance. For male applicants, hair in excess of chin length must be pulled back. Male applicants may wear neatly trimmed mustaches and/or beards; otherwise, they must be clean-shaven.
  • The following are unacceptable: blue jeans, torn pants, tight shirts, belly shirts, halter tops, shirts/T-shirts with inappropriate logos, sandals, open-toed shoes, any facial jewelry or visible tattoos, gum chewing, dirty hair and/or nails, and body odor.

HESI A2 Exam Information

An important part of the application process is the HESI A2 Exam that is required of all applicants. In order to schedule a date to take this exam at EMCC, you must first submit an Application for Admission! If program prerequisites are not complete, it is not advisable for you to take the pre-admission test. 

Examinees are responsible for reviewing testing instructions and information prior to arriving on test day. 

The Admissions Committee strongly recommends exploring all of the resources available regarding the exam. To further prepare, use any SAT preparation guide or the “Master the GED” guide by Arco.

More study resources include:

  • https://www.khanacademy.org/ to review math concepts
  • The EMCC Bookstore (operated by Barnes and Noble) has a study guide available for purchase. The HESI Admission Assessment Exam Review by Elsevier (ISBN# 978-0-323-58226-1) for a cost of $44.95.

Examinees who require testing accommodations due to a disability should contact our Accessibility Services Coordinator, 207-974-4868 or by email at access@emcc.edu. In order for us to make appropriate accommodations, the appropriate forms must be on file prior to scheduling a date to test.

Test Dates and How to Schedule

HESI A2 exams for Medical Radiography applicants will be administered several times between approximately October and March. The cost of the exam will be $50, payable on the day of the exam. To schedule a date to take the HESI A2 exam, please see the link in the table above. The delivery method for this exam will be in-person on the EMCC campus.

Primary Contacts for Admission Questions

The Admissions Committee respectfully requests that all questions concerning the Medical Radiography admission process and transfer credit be directed as follows (e-mail preferred in all instances):

  • Application Documentation Received
    • Log in to MyEMCC student portal to monitor receipt of required documentation.
  • Selection Process Questions (Stacy Green, Director of Admissions)
    • 207-974-4679
  • Transfer Credit Questions (Elizabeth Castro, Transfer Coordinator)
  • Questions regarding being a student in the program (Heather Merrill, Program Director)
    • 207-974-4659