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Radiologic Technology, A.A.S.

A.A.S. Degree—72 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1240

This program prepares graduates for professional careers in the medical health field. Graduates are eligible for employment in hospitals, clinics and physicians’ offices. The program includes instruction in radiologic technique theory, patient positioning for diagnostic procedures and progressive clinical experience.

Admitted students who wish to earn an Associate in Science degree in addition to an Associate in Applied Science degree should consult with an advisor in the Academic Advising Center.

Employment of radiologic technologists is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations, as the health care industry grows and because of the vast clinical potential of diagnostic imaging and therapeutic technology. However, while a significant increase in radiologic technologist employment is anticipated, job seekers are likely to face competition from many other qualified applicants for most openings.

Accreditation

Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Admission Requirements

See Admission to Health Science Programs in the Admission and Registration section.

Health Physical/Re-Application - Prior to enrollment, admitted students must submit a completed health history and physical form including drug screening signed by a physician.

Applicants not selected for one starting class are individually responsible for reactivating and updating their application file for subsequent starting classes. Re-applicants must complete a new application form and submit it to the Admissions Office during the applicable time period.

Certification

Program graduates are eligible to take the national examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Program Requirements

  • Students must earn a grade of “C” (2.0) or better in each required career course (theory and clinical).
  • Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical affiliates.
  • Students are responsible for securing uniforms.
  • A liability insurance fee is required.
  • The college requires that students have minimal health insurance coverage.
  • Successful completion of a criminal background check.

Program Calendar

The Radiologic Technology program requires a full-time commitment. This 24-month program starts in June of each year and includes two academic years and two summer sessions. The required biology and mathematics courses must be completed within five years of program admission.

Required General Education Courses

22 credit hours as follows:

COM-101Composition I

3
COM-103Speech Fundamentals

3
BIO-180Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4
BIO-181Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4
MTH-109Math for Allied Health

2

(Note: MTH-139 or higher will meet the MTH-109 requirement.)

A minimum level of competency in mathematics is required for graduation for all A.A.S. degrees. This minimum competency may be demonstrated in one of three ways:

  • Placement into MTH-120 or higher; or
  • Successful completion with a minimum grade of “C” in BUS-120, MTH-102, MTH-109, MTH-121, or MTH-133 or higher-level mathematics course for designated career programs; or
  • An equivalent transfer course from another college with a minimum grade of “C”.

Select 3 credit hours from Social/Behavioral Sciences:

ANT, ECO, GEO, HIS, PSC, PSY, SOC, SSC

Select 3 credit hours from Humanities and Fine Arts:

ARB, ART, FRE, HUM, LIT, MUS, PHI, SPA, THE

Required Career Courses

50 credit hours as follows:

CIS-115Microsoft Office I

3
MRT-110Medical Terminology

3
RAD-101Health Care in Medical Imaging

1
RAD-102Principles of Imaging

3
RAD-103Ionizing Radiation Protection

2
RAD-104Radiographic Procedures I

3
RAD-105Image Analysis I

1
RAD-106Image Analysis II

1
RAD-107Digital: Acquisition and Display

2
RAD-108Radiographic Procedures II

3
RAD-110Radiologic Clinical Practice I

1
RAD-111Radiologic Clinical Practice II

3
RAD-202Physics: Product and Characteristics

3
RAD-204Radiographic Procedures III

2
RAD-205Radiologic Pathology

1
RAD-206Medical Imaging Equipment

3
RAD-207Radiology Science, Ethics, and Law

1
RAD-208Introduction to Computed Tomography

1
RAD-209Radiation Biology

2
RAD-210Radiologic Clinical Practice III

3
RAD-211Radiologic Clinical Practice IV

4
RAD-212Radiologic Clinical Practice V

4

Suggested Schedule

Summer (9 credit hours)

CIS-115Microsoft Office I

3
MRT-110Medical Terminology

3
MTH-109Math for Allied Health

2
RAD-101Health Care in Medical Imaging

1

Semester 1 Fall (14 credit hours)

BIO-180Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4
RAD-102Principles of Imaging

3
RAD-103Ionizing Radiation Protection

2
RAD-104Radiographic Procedures I

3
RAD-105Image Analysis I

1
RAD-110Radiologic Clinical Practice I

1

Semester 2 Spring (13 credit hours)

BIO-181Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4
RAD-106Image Analysis II

1
RAD-107Digital: Acquisition and Display

2
RAD-108Radiographic Procedures II

3
RAD-111Radiologic Clinical Practice II

3

Summer (12 credit hours)

COM-101Composition I

3
RAD-202Physics: Product and Characteristics

3
RAD-210Radiologic Clinical Practice III

3
___-___Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective

3

Semester 3 Fall (13 credit hours)

RAD-204Radiographic Procedures III

2
RAD-205Radiologic Pathology

1
RAD-206Medical Imaging Equipment

3
RAD-211Radiologic Clinical Practice IV

4
___-___Humanities and Fine Arts Elective

3

Semester 4 Spring (11 credit hours)

COM-103Speech Fundamentals

3
RAD-207Radiology Science, Ethics, and Law

1
RAD-208Introduction to Computed Tomography

1
RAD-209Radiation Biology

2
RAD-212Radiologic Clinical Practice V

4