DEGREE: Associate in Health Science
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.
Accreditations, Approvals, and Certifications
This program has been accredited by Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Technology (JRCERT) (http://www.jrcert.org). Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Technology (JRCERT)
20 North Wacker Drive Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606 312.704.5300
Prerequisites for Entrance
Test Scores
ACT Mathematics 17 Verbal 20
COMPASS Pre-Algebra N/A Reading 81
Algebra 44 Writing 78
SAT Mathematics 420 Verbal 480
NOTE:
Students must have satisfactory ACT, COMPASS, or SAT test 1.
scores for entrance into this program.
Some programs require that all entrance test scores must be 2.
no more than five years old. Please check with your specific program.
Students who do not meet curriculum entrance requirements 3.
may be placed in developmental courses to improve basic skills.
COMPASS test scores must be in conjunction with the 4.
completion of BIO 210, BIO 211, and MAT 155 with a grade of “C” or better. One of these courses may be repeated one time.
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
High School Diploma or GED 1.
Interview with Program Advisor, Director, or Sponsor - Check 2.
with department for designated interviewer. Minimum Cumulative GPA of 2.0
3.
Current CPR Certification by American Heart Association or 4.
American Red Cross
Hepatitis B Immunization or Signed Informed Refusal 5.
MMR Immunization 6.
Chicken Pox Vaccination 7.
Two-step PPD / Chest X-Ray 8.
Medical Examination - Forms are provided by the college and 9.
should be current (within one year) and complete.
Technical Standards - Forms are provided by the college and 10.
should be current (within one year) and complete.
Academic Requirements
Any course with one of the following prefixes requires a grade 1.
of “C” or better: ALL
Any course with one of the following prefixes may
2. not be
attempted more than twice: BIO, MAT, RAD
Dismissal Policy: A student who fails three or more required 3.
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.
Reentry Policy: Any student who has been dismissed from 4.
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 155 Contemporary Mathematics 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 1 6 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
16 84 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 155 Contemporary Mathematics 3 0 3
RAD 101 Introduction to Radiography 2 0 2
RAD 153 Applied Radiography I 1 6 3
14 9 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
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 83