RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

DEGREE: Associate in Applied Science with a major in Radiologic Technology

Radiographers use radiation equipment to produce images of the tissue, organs, bones, and vessels of the body, as prescribed by physicians, to assist in the diagnosis of disease or injury. Radiographers use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to perform medical imaging procedures. They must be able to communicate effectively with patients, other health professionals and the public. The radiographer must display competence and compassion in meeting the special needs of the patient. Additional duties may include evaluating radiologic equipment, providing patient education, and managing a medical imaging department.

Radiographers are employed in health care facilities including specialized imaging centers, urgent care clinics, and private physician offices. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 2005 Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median annual income for radiologic technologists is approximately $42,300. The projected growth in job opportunities for radiologic technologists will be in the 28% range over the next decade.

PREREQUISITES FOR ENTRANCE

Required Courses

High School: Algebra I, Biology or Chemistry
College: None

NOTE:  A grade of "C" or better is required for each prerequisite course.

Other Requirements

1. High School Diploma or GED
2. Departmental Approval
3. Minimum Cumulative GPA  of 2.0
4. Current CPR Certification by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
5. Hepatitis B Immunization, Signed Informed Refusal or Titer
6. MMR Immunization or Titer
7. Chicken Pox Vaccination or Titer
8. Two-step PPD / Chest X-Ray
9. Medical Examination - Forms are provided by the college and should be current (within one year) and complete.
10. Technical Standards - Forms are provided by the college and should be current (within one year) and complete.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

1. Any course with one of the following prefixes requires a grade of "C" or better: ALL
2. Any course with one of the following prefixes may not be attempted more than twice: BIO, MAT, RAD
3. Dismissal Policy: A student who fails three or more required courses will be dismissed from the program and will not be eligible to re-enter the program. A student may be dismissed at any time during a semester if he/she is unsafe and/or unethical in the clinical area.
4. Reentry Policy: Any student who has been dismissed from the Radiologic Technology program for academic or clinical failure may reenter the program the following year in the semester from which they failed. This will be allowed only if the student’s GPA is a 2.0 or better, they have not failed three (3) or more courses, and there is space available in the curriculum. A student who has a cumulative GPA of less than 2.0 and/or violates the Radiologic Technology Academic Progression Policy cannot apply for re-admission into the Radiologic Technology curriculum until after a waiting period of at least one (1) year. The student will be allowed to reenter the Radiologic Technology curriculum one (1) time only.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
General Education Courses
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
BIO	210	Anatomy And Physiology I			3	3	4
BIO	211	Anatomy And Physiology II			3	3	4
ENG	160	Technical Communications *Both ENG 101 & SPC 205 may be substituted for ENG 160.			3	0	3
MAT	110	College Algebra			3	0	3
PSY	201	General Psychology			3	0	3
XXX	XXX	Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts			3	0	3
					18	6	20
Required Major Core Courses
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
RAD	101	Introduction to Radiography			2	0	2
RAD	110	Radiographic Imaging I			3	0	3
RAD	115	Radiographic Imaging II			3	0	3
RAD	121	Radiographic Physics			4	0	4
RAD	201	Radiation Biology			2	0	2
RAD	205	Radiographic Pathology			2	0	2
RAD	230	Radiographic Procedures III			2	3	3
					18	3	19
Other Hours Required for Graduation
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
AHS	102	Medical Terminology			3	0	3
AHS	110	Patient Care Procedures			2	0	2
RAD	130	Radiographic Procedures I			2	3	3
RAD	136	Radiographic Procedures II			2	3	3
RAD	153	Applied Radiography I			0	9	3
RAD	165	Applied Radiography II			0	15	5
RAD	175	Applied Radiography III			0	15	5
RAD	210	Radiographic Imaging III			3	0	3
RAD	220	Selected Imaging Topics			3	0	3
RAD	235	Radiography Seminar I			0	3	1
RAD	257	Advanced Radiography I			0	21	7
RAD	266	Advanced Radiography II			0	18	6
					15	87	44
Minimum Total Credit Hours:  83
SEMESTER CURRICULUM
SEMESTER 1 (Fall)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
AHS	102	Medical Terminology			3	0	3
AHS	110	Patient Care Procedures			2	0	2
BIO	210	Anatomy And Physiology I			3	3	4
MAT	110	College Algebra			3	0	3
RAD	101	Introduction to Radiography			2	0	2
RAD	153	Applied Radiography I			0	9	3
					13	12	17
SEMESTER 2 (Spring)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
BIO	211	Anatomy And Physiology II			3	3	4
RAD	110	Radiographic Imaging I			3	0	3
RAD	121	Radiographic Physics			4	0	4
RAD	130	Radiographic Procedures I			2	3	3
RAD	165	Applied Radiography II			0	15	5
					12	21	19
SEMESTER 3 (Summer)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
RAD	115	Radiographic Imaging II			3	0	3
RAD	136	Radiographic Procedures II			2	3	3
RAD	175	Applied Radiography III			0	15	5
RAD	201	Radiation Biology			2	0	2
					7	18	13
SEMESTER 4 (Fall)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
ENG	160	Technical Communications *Both ENG 101 & SPC 205 may be substituted for ENG 160.			3	0	3
RAD	205	Radiographic Pathology			2	0	2
RAD	210	Radiographic Imaging III			3	0	3
RAD	230	Radiographic Procedures III			2	3	3
RAD	257	Advanced Radiography I			0	21	7
					10	24	18
SEMESTER 5 (Spring)
Course					Class	Lab	Credit
PSY	201	General Psychology			3	0	3
RAD	220	Selected Imaging Topics			3	0	3
RAD	235	Radiography Seminar I			0	3	1
RAD	266	Advanced Radiography II			0	18	6
XXX	XXX	Elective: Humanities/Fine Arts			3	0	3
					9	21	16
Minimum Total Credit Hours:  83

PROGRAM AND EMPLOYMENT TIDBITS

Contact Person: Yancy Wells

Waiting List: No

Local Starting Salary: $37,440.00

Local Average Salary: $45,760.00

National Starting Salary: $41,600.00

National Average Salary: $52,000.00