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:
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-115 | Microsoft Office I | 3 |
| MRT-110 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| RAD-101 | Health Care in Medical Imaging | 1 |
| RAD-102 | Principles of Imaging | 3 |
| RAD-103 | Ionizing Radiation Protection | 2 |
| RAD-104 | Radiographic Procedures I | 3 |
| RAD-105 | Image Analysis I | 1 |
| RAD-106 | Image Analysis II | 1 |
| RAD-107 | Digital: Acquisition and Display | 2 |
| RAD-108 | Radiographic Procedures II | 3 |
| RAD-110 | Radiologic Clinical Practice I | 1 |
| RAD-111 | Radiologic Clinical Practice II | 3 |
| RAD-202 | Physics: Product and Characteristics | 3 |
| RAD-204 | Radiographic Procedures III | 2 |
| RAD-205 | Radiologic Pathology | 1 |
| RAD-206 | Medical Imaging Equipment | 3 |
| RAD-207 | Radiology Science, Ethics, and Law | 1 |
| RAD-208 | Introduction to Computed Tomography | 1 |
| RAD-209 | Radiation Biology | 2 |
| RAD-210 | Radiologic Clinical Practice III | 3 |
| RAD-211 | Radiologic Clinical Practice IV | 4 |
| RAD-212 | Radiologic Clinical Practice V | 4 |
Suggested Schedule
Summer (9 credit hours)
Semester 1 Fall (14 credit hours)
Semester 2 Spring (13 credit hours)
| BIO-181 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| RAD-106 | Image Analysis II | 1 |
| RAD-107 | Digital: Acquisition and Display | 2 |
| RAD-108 | Radiographic Procedures II | 3 |
| RAD-111 | Radiologic Clinical Practice II | 3 |
Summer (12 credit hours)
| COM-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| RAD-202 | Physics: Product and Characteristics | 3 |
| RAD-210 | Radiologic Clinical Practice III | 3 |
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| Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
Semester 3 Fall (14 credit hours)
| RAD-204 | Radiographic Procedures III | 2 |
| RAD-205 | Radiologic Pathology | 1 |
| RAD-206 | Medical Imaging Equipment | 3 |
| RAD-208 | Introduction to Computed Tomography | 1 |
| RAD-211 | Radiologic Clinical Practice IV | 4 |
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| Humanities and Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Semester 4 Spring (10 credit hours)