Radiologic Technology is an Associate Degree program offered by Fortis College in Smyrna, GA. The program takes 96 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $50,594.
Program Overview
Radiologic technology blends science and patient care. The Radiologic Technology program prepares competent, entry-level radiographers to serve the public's healthcare needs through classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and supervised clinical externships.
Students study anatomy and physiology, microbiology, radiation safety and physics, patient care, radiographic positioning, and digital image production, and learn to acquire and evaluate radiographic images. The program builds skills in communication, critical thinking, and professionalism for work alongside physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
What sets this Program apart
- Earn an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology.
- Classroom, lab, and supervised clinical externship training in radiographic positioning, image production, and radiation safety.
- Prepares graduates to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam — RT(R).
- Fortis pays the cost of one ARRT exam attempt and provides application assistance.
- Hybrid delivery — some coursework online, with labs and clinicals on-campus and at clinical sites.
- Accredited by ABHES.
General Requirements
- A high school diploma or its recognized equivalent, with documentation. Foreign credentials must be translated into English and evaluated as equivalent or higher by a NACES-member…
- You must be at least 17 years old when your program of study starts.
- Complete an applicant information form and interview with an admissions advisor or other administrative staff.
- Achieve the minimum required score on the Wonderlic Scholastic Level Exam (SLE). A passing score is valid for three years.
- Meet all financial obligations and complete the tuition payment requirements.
- Sign the Fortis enrollment agreement once accepted.
Application Process
- 1Speak to an admissions advisorEvery applicant is assigned an admissions advisor who explains the curriculum and policies and books the interviews you need.
- 2Submit your documentationProvide proof of high school completion and complete the applicant information form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure Fortis receives every required document.
- 3Sit the Wonderlic SLETake the Scholastic Level Exam and reach this program’s published minimum. Accommodations must be requested under the catalog’s policy — campus staff cannot approve them.
- 4Financial aidFortis participates in federal student aid including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, PLUS Loans and Federal Work-Study. File the FAFSA and meet the campus financial aid office.FAFSA Code for Fortis College in Smyrna (Atlanta): E00780Complete FAFSA Application
- 5Sign the enrollment agreementAdmission decisions weigh your fulfilment of the requirements, your previous educational records and your career interests.
Program Schedule
Radiologic Technology combines classroom and lab instruction with supervised clinical externship rotations in radiology settings. Students must complete prerequisite courses before each externship course, and complete required externship hours, immunizations, and current CPR certification before graduation.
The program is 126 quarter credits (2,210 contact hours; 2,975 total clock hours including homework), completed in about 96 instructional weeks, on-campus.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Attending an accredited program means your education has met independently reviewed quality standards designed to protect students.
Fortis College in Smyrna holds institutional accreditation from the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam to become a Registered Technologist, RT(R).
- A reliable indicator of educational quality
- Eligible for federal Title IV financial aid
- Independently reviewed against published standards
- Recognised by employers in the field
Accreditations
Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Fortis College in Smyrna (Atlanta) Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
The total program cost of $54,222 covers tuition plus the required fees and materials below:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,594 |
| Administrative & technology fee | $303 |
| Student kit | $290 |
| Certification / licensure exam | $225 |
| Background check | $99 |
| Drug screen | $80 |
| Laptop computer | $1,098 |
| Textbooks & e-books | $1,533 |
| Total program cost | $54,222 |
Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Fortis participates in federal student aid programs including Pell Grants, Federal Direct Loans, Direct PLUS Loans for parents, and Federal Work-Study. Complete the FAFSA and speak with the campus financial aid office to learn what you are eligible for.
Curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Clock Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIO205 | Microbiology | 60 | 4 |
| COM205 | Effective Communication | 40 | 4 |
| ENG101 | English Composition | 40 | 4 |
| MAT101 | College Mathematics | 40 | 4 |
| MED110 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 60 | 4 |
| MED115 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 60 | 4 |
| PSY101 | General Psychology | 40 | 4 |
| RAD101 | Introduction to Radiography | 50 | 4 |
| RAD105 | Introduction to Patient Care | 60 | 4 |
| RAD110 | Radiation Biology and Protection | 40 | 4 |
| RAD115 | Positioning – Chest, Abdomen and Upper Extremities | 60 | 4 |
| RAD120 | Radiographic Image Production | 50 | 4 |
| RAD125 | Positioning – Lower Extremities and Pelvis | 60 | 4 |
| RAD130 | Digital Radiographic Image Production | 50 | 4 |
| RAD135 | Radiation Physics | 40 | 4 |
| RAD140 | Positioning – Spine and Bony Thorax | 60 | 4 |
| RAD147 | Radiography I | 150 | 5 |
| RAD150 | Radiographic Physics | 50 | 4 |
| RAD157 | Radiography II | 180 | 6 |
| RAD205 | Positioning – Contrast Procedures | 60 | 4 |
| RAD210 | Positioning – Skull and Facial Bones | 60 | 4 |
| RAD215 | Radiographic Pathology | 50 | 4 |
| RAD220 | Pharmacology for Radiography | 60 | 4 |
| RAD227 | Radiography III | 180 | 6 |
| RAD232 | Radiography IV | 180 | 6 |
| RAD237 | Radiography V | 180 | 6 |
| RAD242 | Radiography VI | 150 | 5 |
| RAD245 | Radiographic Registry Review | 60 | 4 |
| SOC101 | Sociology | 40 | 4 |
| Total | 2210 | 126 |
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared to seek entry-level employment as radiologic technologists, RT(R).
Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the certification exam through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become a Registered Technologist (Radiographer), RT(R). Fortis provides application assistance and pays the cost of one ARRT exam. Background findings may affect ARRT exam eligibility; candidates are advised to submit an ARRT ethics pre-application before enrolling.
What to expect as a Fortis student
Fortis is a career-focused college. The Radiologic Technology program follows a set, sequenced schedule combining classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and supervised clinical externships in radiology settings.
Clinical externships run Monday through Friday (occasionally Saturday) and can be scheduled between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. depending on the site. Concentration and prerequisite science courses require a minimum grade of C+, and immunizations and current CPR certification are required before externship.