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Radiologic Technology
Become a technologist in the field of diagnostic medical imaging.
Radiologic Technology — Associate of Applied Science Degree for
Direct Employment
learn diagnostic medical imaging, equipment operation, radiographic procedures, patient care, and radiation safety and
protection. students are assigned to clinical rotations primarily on days but may be required to work some evening and
weekends to complete required clinical hours. Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on weekdays.
Before enrolling in this program, you must complete certain requirements:
this degree program requires a special program application. students may request a radiologic technology application
when all prerequisites are complete.
To participate in the clinical portion of the program, the students must:
1. obtain an arizona DPs fingerprint Clearance Card.
2. Pass a urine toxicology screening exam.
3. students are expected to have the essential functions necessary to be able to assess and gather information
regarding the patient, i.e. color changes in the skin, feeling pulses, communicate effectively with the patient and
health care team, and the ability to synthesize the data obtained to critically think and make emergency decisions.
During lab and clinical training, the HrP students must be able to accomplish tasks that require the student to stoop,
bend, squat, push/pull, grasp/handle, lift 50 pounds, hear, see, touch, smell, stand, and walk during the entire 8
hour clinical day. students will be required to move medical equipment and assist lifting patients without mechanical
devices.
4. the clinical experience places students under considerable mental and emotional stress as they undertake
responsibilities and duties impacting patients’ lives. students must be able to demonstrate rational and appropriate
behavior under stressful conditions. individuals should give careful consideration to the mental and physical
demands of the program prior to application.
5. Present proof of immunization or immunity for mmr/Varicella/Hepatitis-B/tDaP.
6. show proof of negative tB skin test or negative chest x-ray for tB.
7. maintain health insurance and a CPr card at the Health Care Provider level throughout the program.
What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Eligibility to apply for the medical radiography exam by the american registry of radiologic
technologists and qualify to work in hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices.
Academic Options: While this program was not designed to transfer to a 4-year university, it may apply toward
Bachelor of applied science (Bas) or other programs. see Pima’s transfer Partnerships page
(www.pima.edu/transfer/partnerships).
Location: West Campus
Department/Contact Information:
Dean: 206-6663
lead faculty: 206-3105
Program Prerequisites
students must have completed the following prerequisites (with grades posted) before they may begin the application process.
international students must score higher than 450 on the institutional toEfl (test of English as a second language.)
rEa 112* or Compass reading assessment score of 90 or higher. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-4
mat 122* or higher with a grade of C or better or math assessment score at mat 151 or higher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-3
Bio 201in* and Bio 2021n* with a combined average of B or better within the last eight years.
note: minimal course grade requirement can be met with a grade of C in one course and a grade of a in the other. Complete
Bio 156 prerequisite as needed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Hit 162 medical terms i (F-Sp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Subtotal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-22
f= fall | sp= spring | su= summer | n/o= may not be offered this year, check class schedule
raDiologiC tECHnologY
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