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Radiography
Associate of Applied Science, (AAS.RAD)
This program prepares students for entry into careers as General Education Courses † Credits
Radiologic Technologists (RT). A Radiologic Technologist is Written & Oral Communications
responsible for the production of recorded radiographs. This (ENG 101 and SPE 102 required) 6
is a full-time day program which begins each summer Mathematics (MTH 107 required) 3
semester and lasts six consecutive semesters (24 months). Natural Science (BIO 110/111 required) 4
The program consists of both an academic and clinical Social Science (PSY 101 required) 3
component. General education and program courses
Additional General Education Requirements
provide a foundation in the knowledge and skills needed to (CIS 101 and SOC 101 required) 6
develop a life of personal fulfillment and contribution to
society. Content areas of the academic component include
Total 22
positioning, exposure, patient care, equipment, and
radiation protection. Experience at the clinical education
† See General Education Requirements on page 43.
setting and lab is required to successfully complete the
competency based clinical component.
Program Courses Credits
BIO 114 Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology II 3
The program emphasizes communication, critical thinking, BIO 115 Fundamentals of Anatomy
personal integrity, assessment and evaluation of radiographs
& Physiology II Laboratory 1
and perform radiography exams. It prepares students to HIT 105 Medical Terminology 2
interact with patients as well as all health care professionals. RAD 107 Principles of Radiation Protection & Biology 2
Enrollment into this program is limited by the number of RAD 114 Radiographic Exposure II 3
available clinical sites. Students who are interested in this RAD 121 Clinical Procedures I 5
program should plan on attending the Radiography
RAD 122 Clinical Procedures II 5
Information Seminar, which is held periodically throughout RAD 123 Clinical Procedures III 6
the year. A Radiography program application must be RAD 130 Radiographic Exposure I 3
submitted and the applicant must meet specific criteria for RAD 224 Clinical Procedures IV 6
admission. These application forms are available in the RAD 225 Clinical Procedures V 5
Nursing or Radiography program office.
RAD 226 Clinical Procedures VI 3
Students admitted must be CPR certified (for health care
RAD 230 Equipment Operation and Maintenance 4
professionals), complete a satisfactory physical examination Total 48
indicating they can perform the rigorous program activities,
undergo a criminal history background check and drug
screening, and maintain malpractice/liability insurance
and personal health insurance throughout the program.
Radiography students are responsible for their own
transportation to clinical sites.
Graduates of the program are eligible to take the
examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists and/or the state licensing examination.
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Graduates of this program should be able to:
This program is accredited by
Students will have knowledge and skills required to be
clinically competent in all radiographic tasks necessary for
an entry level radiographer including; apply positioning
Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology
skills, utilize safe radiation protection practices, and attain
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the technical knowledge appropriate for an entry level
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technologist on the ARRT examination.
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Students will demonstrate communication skills
including; demonstrate written and oral communication
skills.
Students will develop critical thinking skills including;
adapt standard procedures for non-routine patients and
and
Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
Department of Environmental Protection
Radiation Protection Programs
critique images for diagnostic quality.
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Students will model professionalism including;
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demonstrate a good work ethic and participate in
personal and professional growth opportunities.
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