Overview
Offered at the Piedmont Summerville Site.
| Entrance Dates: |
Spring |
| Length of Program: |
Six Terms |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
77 |
Admission: Radiologic Technology is a competitive program. Students who meet the College admission criteria are eligible to enroll at the College to take prerequisite courses for this program. Prerequisite courses (ENGL 1101, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111, MATH 1127, Humanities/Fine Arts Area IV, PSYC 1101, BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, and ALHS 1090) must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale by the designated deadlines to be evaluated for program admission. Students are REQUIRED to attend an informational session during the ranking cycle prior to consideration for acceptance into competitive admission programs. Instructors will hold recruitment fairs/informational sessions on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle, January - May.
The academic ranking order for admission to the program is determined using the most recent grade for BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111, and MATH 1127. Students can retake a class to earn a higher grade. Students who are not selected for admission may consider another program or resubmit an admission application and a new Competitive Ranking Application by the designated deadline for the next ranking cycle. High school graduation or GED is also required for admission to this program. For more information regarding this process, please contact the Admissions Office at (706) 771-4028. Refer to program related deadlines.
***Effective Summer 2024, MATH 1127 will be replaced by PHYS 1110 and PHYS 1110L. Students ranking for Spring 2026 will need the new courses to meet ranking criteria.***
Program Description: The Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Program provides a sequence of courses that prepare students for positions in radiologic departments and related businesses and industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination for radiographers.
Program Objectives: The mission of the Radiologic Technology program is to prepare qualified radiographers who are caring, competent in critical thinking, ethical, professional and who respond to the needs of the patient and the organization. Technological advances in the medical field have increased the demand for entry-level radiographers who will perform tasks that include assisting the physician; caring for the critically ill; and performing x-ray exams for patients in the operating room, emergency room, and in the radiology department.
Employment Opportunities: The current need and an anticipated rise in the number of radiographers needed in local hospitals, clinics, and medical/surgical offices have had a positive impact on entry-level salaries in the Augusta Technical College service area. Graduates of the program are eligible to complete additional training in related areas beyond the associate degree at other educational institutions if desired.
Credentialing (Required for employment): Program graduates achieve complete the qualifications of a radiographer and are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Radiologic Technologist -Radiography RT (R) (ARRT) examination.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Piedmont Summerville Day Program – Spring Entrance
PROGRAM NAME: Radiologic Technology
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree
CAMPUS: Piedmont Summerville Day Program – Spring Entrance
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
| BIOL 2114 | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II | 3 |
| BIOL 2114L | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB II | 1 |
| MATH 1127 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS | 3 |
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| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS AREA IV* | 3 |
Year 1 Fall Semester
Students are ranked for admission to the program during the fall semester.
Year 2 Spring Semester
Year 2 Summer Semester
Year 2 Fall Semester
Year 3 Spring Semester
Accreditation
The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
The Radiologic Technology program's current accreditation award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found on the JRCERT - Augusta Technical College webpage.
The accreditation award was granted on 4/19/2014. The next site visit will take place Fall 2032.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Radiologic Technology program is to prepare qualified radiographers who are proficient in critical thinking, competent, ethical, and professional and who responds to the needs of the patient and the organization. Technological advances in the medical field have increased the demand for entry-level radiographers who will perform tasks that include assisting the physician; caring for the critically ill; and performing x-ray exams for patients in the operating room, emergency room, and in the radiology department
To support our program mission, the radiologic technology program has established the following program goals:
- Students of the program will demonstrate clinical competence.
- Students will communicate effectively.
- Students will employ critical thinking.
- Students will demonstrate professionalism.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate the application of effective radiation protection principles.
- Students will demonstrate entry level mastery of clinical exams.
- Students will use effective oral communication skills.
- Students will use effective written communication skills.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to adjust clinical decisions based on presented scenarios.
- Students will manipulate technical factors to non-routine or elective competencies.
- Students will demonstrate characteristics of good work ethics.
- Students will demonstrate time management skills in the clinical setting.
Student Achievement Data is available on the program's student achievement data page.