Radiologic technologists apply their knowledge of imaging technology, equipment and patient positioning to produce images used to diagnose patient injury or illness.
Radiologic technologists use various imaging technologies such as X-ray, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and mammography to help diagnose injury or illness.
Students will learn to prepare patients for imaging procedures by explaining the process, positioning them correctly, and ensuring their safety and comfort during the procedure.
In order to become a radiologic technologist in Minnesota, you will need to graduate from an approved/accredited program. Once you have graduated, you will need to take additional licensing exams before applying for your radiology tech license. Licensing exams are set by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Your license will allow you to work as a radiology tech in Minnesota however you will need to maintain your license regularly and fulfill continuing education requirements.
Application: Jan. 26 – Feb. 13
Interviews: March 2 – 3
Offer Letters (sent via email): March 23
Orientation: May 18 (in-person at CentraCare Rice Memorial Hospital in Willmar, mandatory)
Classes Start: May 26
Students who receive an offer letter must accept their offer letter by March 30 and pay a non-refundable $300 matriculation fee. If the student begins the program, this fee will be applied towards textbooks.
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General Education courses will be held at Ridgewater College — some courses are offered in an online or hybrid format. Students must have a prerequisite minimum 2.5 GPA.
The initial accreditation status of the program was considered at the October 24, 2025 meeting of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The program was evaluated according to the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiography (2021). The program documents compliance with all relevant Standards; therefore, the JRCERT awards: Initial Accreditation for a period of Three Years.
2025 JRCERT Accreditation [PDF]Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Ridgewater College is an equal opportunity employer and educator.
