Atlantic Cape and Shore Medical Center Cooperative Radiologic Technology Program Earns Accolades from Board of Examiners

MAYS LANDING — Thanks to the hard work and determination of its students, staff and faculty, Atlantic Cape Community College’s Radiologic Technology program’s American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) board exam results were recently given an exceptional review by the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.

Out of 15 schools throughout the State of New Jersey, Atlantic Cape’s Radiologic Technology program ranked second overall with an average score of 87.4. The College’s program scores were ranked above the State average of 84.6 and well above the national average of 82.9.

“Atlantic Cape’s Radiologic Technology program is a cooperative partnership with Shore Medical Center. This cooperative allows students to complete the general education courses needed for their degree at Atlantic Cape with the radiology coursework offered by the School of Radiology at Shore Medical Center,” said Myrna Morales Keklak, Dean, Nursing & Health Sciences and Administrator, Nursing Program at Atlantic Cape. “It is both an honor and a privilege to partner with Shore Medical Center and its School of Radiology with their history of excellence and dedication to the health and well-being of our community.”

Last year, all 18 students passed the ARRT board exam on their first attempt while 13 of them earned their Associate in Applied Science Degree as well. Subsequently, each graduate ultimately secured employment within their first six months after graduation.

“These achievements are the result of hard work and dedication of not only our students, but also from our didactic staff and clinical preceptors,” added Morales Keklak. “Our mission is to provide a comprehensive and quality education in radiologic technology, and to provide the community with competent and compassionate technologists. I am incredibly proud of my team and our graduates, and our ARRT registry and employment statistics reflect success of our mission.”

Founded in 1992, Radiologic Technology is a cooperative program that meets the needs of students desiring certification and employment as a Radiologic Technologist. The ARRT requires students to have a minimum of an associate degree from an accredited institution, such as Atlantic Cape, for eligibility to take the ARRT certification examination. The program currently has more than 300 alumni.

The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technologists (JRCERT) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of X-ray Compliance (NJDEP), and is completed in two phases. The pre-professional phase of the program, which includes courses in general education, mathematics, and science, is completed at Atlantic Cape. The professional phase of the program, which includes the radiologic technology courses and clinical experiences, is completed at Shore Medical Center.

Upon having completed the required 68 college credits and receiving a certificate of all program requirements from SMCSRT, Atlantic Cape will grant an Associate in Applied Science degree.

Visit atlanticcape.edu/academics/radiology-tech for more information on the Radiologic Technology program.

About Atlantic Cape Community College

Atlantic Cape Community College is a Middle States accredited, 2022 Achieving the Dream Leader College and Hispanic Serving Institution proudly serving the residents of Atlantic and Cape May counties. As a comprehensive, two-year community college, Atlantic Cape offers 46 undergraduate degree programs, and 32 certificate and professional series programs at its Mays Landing, Atlantic City and Cape May County campuses. Atlantic Cape is home to the renowned Academy of Culinary Arts, rated the top culinary school in New Jersey, and for more than 50 years, our highly-acclaimed Nursing program. Atlantic Cape also partners with more than 30 colleges and four-year universities to offer students the opportunity to seamlessly earn a bachelor’s degree upon graduation.