Degrees & Career Programs Guide - Northwest Florida State College

direction of a physician to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures on the radiograph by applying knowledge of anatomy, positioning, andradiographic technique. Radiographers are also trained to perform these duties at the patient’sbedside and in the operating room.The NWF State College Radiography program graduates are prepared to work in entry-levelstaff positions in hospitals, physician’s offices, clinics, and other healthcare agencies offeringA.S. DegreeGENERAL EDUCATIONprofessional Radiography services.COURSE____ ____CR3TITLECommunication SkillsGraduates of the NWF State College RadiographyProgram are eligible to sit for the national registry____ ________ ____33HumanitiesMathematicsexam (the ARRT Registry Examination) to becomeBSC 2020C* 4Registered Technologist Radiographers (RTR).What is the job outlook and salary range?Typical salaries for the entry-level radiographerrange from $30,000 per year to about $40,000per year. Demand for Radiographers is strongacross the country, in every healthcare setting.Graduates can work in hospitals clinics, urgentcare, and outpatient facilities. Radiographers maychoose to specialize in areas such as ComputedTomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI), Mammography, Angiography, Ultrasound,Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomographyand Radiation Therapy.* Radiographers couldalso be responsible for quality assurance, or foroverseeing the implementation of new technology.In addition to clinical performance, opportunitiesalso exist in education, management, equipmentmaintenance, and sales.*Some specialized areas may require additionaleducation and/or training.RADIOGRAPHY (A.S. Degree)Health Programs77 Credits RequiredGeneral Info -- This five-semester program leads to an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. Graduates of the Radiography program are eligible to applyfor licensure by examination via the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The NWFSC Radiography program offers a competency basedcurriculum modeled after the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ASRT), and is designed to meet all Florida Department of Education and ARRTstandards.Limited Admissions Program -- The NWFSC Radiography program is a Limited Admissions program with a once a year application/admissionsprocess to begin coursework the Fall term. Applicants must complete a program application in addition to the college application. Those who plan to applyto the program most complete specified general education courses to prepare a more competitive application, must meet or exceed the minimumcumulative GPA requirements, and must pass the Health Education Systems, Inc. (HESI) examination in order to be considered for selection into theprogram. Students selected for this program must meet matriculation criteria (including but not limited to a criminal background check, drug screening,and CPR certification) as required by the program and clinical facilities. Interested students should review all application materials and selection criteriaat www.nwfsc.edu/radiography. Contact (850) 729-6444 for additional information.What is a Radiographer? Radiographers assist the physician, particularly the radiologist (a medical doctor or M.D.), in using ionizing radiography(x-rays) in diagnosis of diseases and malfunctions of the human body. The radiographer operates radiologic (x-ray) equipment under the generalCode 205077 credits19 Credits RequiredHuman Structure and Functionor Anatomy and Physiology I & II____ ____ 3 Social ScienceDEP 2004 3 Human Growth and Development* BSC 1085C/1086C Anatomy and Physiology I & II may be substituted.CORE COURSES 58 Credits RequiredCOURSE** CR TITLERTE 1000 2 Intro to Radiologic TechnologyRTE 1111 2 Intro to Radiographic Patient CareRTE 1418 3 Radiographic Techniques IRTE 1457 3 Radiographic Techniques IIRTE 1503C 4 Radiographic Procedures IRTE 1513C 4 Radiographic Procedures IIRTE 1613 3 Radiographic PhysicsRTE 1804L 2 Radiography Clinical Education IRTE 1814L 2 Radiography Clinical Education IIRTE 1824L 4 Radiography Clinical Education IIIRTE 2061 4 Radiographic Preparation for PracticeRTE 2385 3 Radiographic Protection/BiologyRTE 2473 2 Radiographic Quality AssuranceRTE 2523C 3 Radiographic Procedures IIIRTE 2782 3 Radiographic PathologyRTE 2844L 6 Radiography Clinical Education IVRTE 2854L 6 Radiography Clinical Education VRTE 2910 1 Radiographic Evidence Based PractRTE 2740 1 Intro to Computer TomographyTotal Program Credits Required 77** All RTE courses must be completed with a grade of 75 orhigher to progress in the Radiography Program.Page 48Northwest Florida State COLLEGE • 2013 - 2014 Degrees & Career Programs Guide