Radiography, Associate in Science

This 77 credit-hour, 24-month program begins each January and contains academic and clinical components as part of the curriculum. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the graduates will earn an AS degree in Radiography and are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) credentialing examination. Graduates also will be eligible to apply for a temporary state license issued by the Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control.

The purpose of this program is to prepare individuals for transfer to the State University System and for entering the workforce as a radiographer. The radiographer is a vital member of the health care team by providing quality patient care and assisting in the diagnosis of disease and injury by using ionizing radiation. Most radiographers are employed by hospitals and diagnostic imaging centers and clinics.

Program Code: APP-RAD

Prerequisites

BSC 1085	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	3 cr.
BSC 1085L	Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory	1 cr.
BSC 1086	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3 cr.
BSC 1086L	Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory	1 cr.
MAC 1105	College Algebra	3 cr.
	Total Credit Hours:	11

Freshman—Session I

RTE 1513	Radiographic Procedures II	2 cr.
RTE 1513L	Radiographic Procedures II Laboratory	1 cr.
RTE 1458	Radiographic Imaging and Exposure II with Quality Management	4 cr.
RTE 1458L	Radiographic Imaging and Exposure II with Quality Management Laboratory	1 cr.
RTE 1814	Radiography Clinical Practicum II	4 cr.
	Total Credit Hours:	12

Freshman—Session II

RTE 1000	Introduction to Radiologic Science Principles	2 cr.
RTE 1503	Radiographic Procedures I	3 cr.
RTE 1503L	Radiographic Procedures I Laboratory	1 cr.
RTE 1111	Introduction to Radiographic Patient Care	2 cr.
RTE 1111L	Radiography Patient Care Laboratory	2 cr.
	Total Credit Hours:	10

Freshman—Session III

RTE 1804	Radiography Clinical Practicum I	3 cr.
RTE 1418	Principles of Radiographic Imaging and Exposure I	3 cr.
RTE 1418L	Principles of Radiographic Imaging Exposure I Laboratory	1 cr.
ENC 1101	English Composition I	3 cr.
	Total Credit Hours:	10

Sophomore—Session II

RTE 1523	Radiographic Procedures III	3 cr.
RTE 1523L	Radiographic Procedures III Laboratory	1 cr.
RTE 2824	Radiography Clinical Practicum III	4 cr.
RTE 2782	Pathology for Radiographers	2 cr.
CGS 1100	Microcomputer Applications	3 cr.
	Total Credit Hours:	13

Sophomore—Session III

RTE 2834	Radiography Clinical Practicum IV	3 cr.
PHI 1630	Applied Ethics	3 cr.
RTE 2385	Radiation Biology and Protection	3 cr.
	Total Credit Hours:	9

Sophomore—Session I

RTE 2061	Radiographic Seminar	3 cr.
RTE 2844	Radiography Clinical Practicum V	6 cr.
PSY 1012	Introduction to Psychology	3 cr.
	Total Credit Hours:	12

Note(s): Graduates interested in earning a bachelor's degree in radiological sciences should contact the radiography program coordinator or contact an advisor for information about schools offering bachelor degrees in radiological sciences.

General Education and Support Courses: 23 Semester Hours

Radiography Education: 54 Semester Hours

Total Hours: 77 Semester Hours

Special Program Requirements

CPR certification, PHSC course NCH 0050, American Heart Association, "Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers", is a requirement of this program.

A grade of "C" or higher in all courses must be earned for successful completion of this program.

Radiography courses may be repeated only on the recommendation of the radiography faculty, the radiography coordinator, the dean of health occupations and approval of the vice president of academic affairs/college provost, West Campus, and if space is available.

Form IIN-27 must be completed by the program coordinator for program/course re-entry.