About
Radiography (ASR) at Allen College in Waterloo, Iowa, prepares health professionals to produce medical images using x-rays, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. The two-year associate degree program prepares graduates to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certification exam. Face-to-face classes begin with hands-on learning in the first semester and clinical rotations in the second semester, and the program runs year-round with an annual summer start. Admission requirements include completion of Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology I, and Anatomy & Physiology II with labs, along with 16 successfully completed credit hours before starting the program. For applicants entering in Summer 2028 and beyond, job shadow experience is required before application review.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Certification exam
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Allen College
Allen College is a health professions college in Waterloo, Iowa, offering training in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, Radiography (ASR), Sonography (DCS or DMS), Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, and Doctor of Occupational Therapy. The college combines nursing and health sciences career paths with simulation lab experiences and anatomy education using plastinated cadavers in the Van G. Miller Foundation Anatomy Lab. Its affiliation with UnityPoint Health connects students with clinical and employment opportunities across a health system spanning three states. Allen College also offers graduate and doctoral education, including nursing practice, health professions education, and occupational therapy. Programs are supported by academic resources, campus life, student services, and financial aid resources.