2005-07 Catalog - Tacoma Community College

76 Professional/TechnicalTacoma Community CollegeRADIOLOGIC SCIENCE PROGRAMProgram Chair: Michael A. Mixdorf ....................... 253.566.5179The Radiologic Science program leads to an Associate in Applied Sciences degree or a certificate of completion. The program is 24 calendarmonths in duration. Upon successful completion of required courses in the Radiologic Science program, the student may apply to take thenational certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Students graduating from theRadiologic Science program must also meet the criteria for examination set forth by the ARRT.A separate application to the Radiologic Science program is required and may be obtained at Health, Justice and Human Services inBldg. 19, Room 70.The Radiologic Science program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), at 20 N.Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606, a specialized accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditationand/or the U.S. Department of Education.PrerequisitesTo enter the Radiologic Science program, students must meet thefollowing requirements:HT 130 Medical Terminology I ......................................... 3BIOL 220 Human Anatomy and Physiology ...................... 6BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology ...................... 6CHEM 100 Introduction to Chemistry ................................... 5MATH 99 Intermediate Algebra ............................................ 5or TMATH 100 Mathematics for the Health SciencesENGL 101 College Freshman Composition ......................... 5SPCH 100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication ....... 5or SPCH 101 Public Speakingor SPCH 110 Multicultural Communicationor SPCH 120 Small Groups Communicationor SPCH 130 Interpersonal CommunicationCU 102 Word I ...................................................................... 2or other approved CU courseTOTAL PREREQUISITE CREDITS: 37Transfer information: upon completion of the TCC RadiologicSciences program and successful writing of the nationalexamination, students may apply to be accepted at the followingbaccalaureate programs: Boise State University, Idaho StateUniversity, Weber State University, Midwestern State University.(This list is not inclusive of all Bachelor degree programs in theradiologic sciences).Course Title Course No. CreditsPost-Graduate OptionsFirst QuarterMI 200 Cross Sectional Anatomy & Pathology ............. 3RS 270 Introduction to Mammography .......................... 3Radiologic ScienceAssociate in Applied Sciences DegreeCourse No. Course Title CreditCore Requirements (111 credits)First Quarter (Fall)RS 100 Radiologic Sciences Orientation ......................... 3RS 101 Fund. of Radiologic Science & Health Care .... 4RS 140 Radiographic Positioning I .................................. 5RS 150 Radiographic Film Critique and Technique I ... 1RS 170 Intro to Fundamentals of Patient Care ............. 5Second Quarter (Winter)RS 108 Radiation Physics I ................................................ 5RS 120 Clinical Education I ............................................... 5RS 141 Radiographic Positioning II ................................. 5RS 151 Radiographic Film Critique and Technique II . 1Third Quarter (Spring)RS 109 Radiation Physics II............................................... 5RS 121 Clinical Education II ............................................. 5RS 142 Radiographic Positioning III ............................... 5RRS 152 Radiographic Film Critique and Technique III 1RS 175 Student Leadership Seminar ................................ 1Fourth Quarter (Summer)RS 122 Clinical Education III ......................................... 10Fifth Quarter (Fall)RS 216 Pharmacology IV: Therapy .................................. 3RS 225 Clinical Education IV ........................................... 7RS 243 Radiographic Positioning IV ............................... 3Sixth Quarter (Winter)RS 214 Radiographic Pathology ....................................... 3RS 226 Clinical Education V ............................................. 7RS 233 Leadership and Management .............................. 1RS 244 Radiographic Positioning V ................................. 3Seventh Quarter (Spring)RS 250 Advanced Healthcare Organization ................... 4RS 227 Clinical Education VI ........................................... 7RS 255 Advanced Imaging Modalities ............................. 1RS 275 Student Leadership Seminar ................................ 1Eighth Quarter (Summer)RS 228 Clinical Education VII ........................................ 10TOTAL CREDITS: 111