Radiologic Technology (RAD)
Type: Career, Degree (AS)
Special Admissions
Division: Health And Human Services
Basic Skills Core/Proficiency Requirements
Communications Proficiency and Mathematics Proficiency are two of the requirements for admission to this program and they are required for graduation from NSCC; this program further requires college-level Mathematics course/s for graduation. For additional admissions requirements, see http://www.northshore.edu/acdemics/programs. Please consult the college website or an academic advisor for information about the course prerequisites for all of the courses in this program.
HONORS PROGRAM OPTION
Interested students may refer to the Honors Program website at www.northshore.edu/honors.
First Year
Fall
| BIO103 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
| CMP101 | Composition 1 | 3 |
| MAT143 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| RAD111 | Radiography Clinical Experience 1 | 2 |
| RAD101 | Principles of Radiologic Technology 1 | 3 |
| RAD131 | Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning Lab 1 | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring
| RAD102 | Principles of Radiologic Technology 2 | 3 |
| RAD132 | Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning Lab 2 | 2 |
| BIO104 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
CMP104-150
| Composition 2 Elective | 3 |
| RAD112 | Radiography Clinical Experience 2 | 3 |
| RAD120 | Radiologic Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Summer
| RAD113 | Radiography Summer Clinical | 4 |
| RAD150 | Radiographic Pathology | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 5 |
Second Year
Fall
| CPS100 | Information Technology and Its Applications | 3 |
| RAD206 | CT and Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| RAD201 | Principles of Radiologic Technology 3 | 3 |
| RAD211 | Radiography Clinical Experience 3 | 3 |
| RAD231 | Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning Lab 3 | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring
| RAD202 | Principles of Radiologic Technology 4 | 3 |
| RAD212 | Radiography Clinical Experience 4 | 3 |
| RAD232 | Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning Lab 4 | 1 |
| PSY102 | Introductory (General) Psychology | 3 |
| RAD204 | Digital Radiography and PACS | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Requirement Notes
BIO103: The pre-requisite for Anatomy and Physiology 1 can be met through ONE of the following with no time limit for when it was completed: BIO101 or BIO105 with "C" or higher; or TEAS version V only Science section score of 50% or higher; or LPN Certificate; or a Bachelor of Science in biological science or chemistry. It can also be met with ONE of the following completed within the past 5 calendar years: high school biology with a "C" or higher, biology CLEP test with a score of 50 or higher, or AP biology test with a score of 3 or higher.
CPS100: May be fulfilled by challenge exam and 3 liberal arts credits.
Total Credit Hours: 68
Course Learning and Credentialing Options
Distance Learning - some sections of the above courses may be available through a distance learning format.
For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/distance.
Alternative Credentialing - Alternative options for earning course credit may exist and can be explored through the Center for Alternative Studies and Educational Testing.
For information, please go to www.northshore.edu/cas.
Program Information
- Students will be required to attend clinical during winter intersession in accordance with program requirements and policies.
- Entrance into any Radiologic Technology (RAD) course requires a grade of "C" (75%) or better in all prerequiste courses. For graduation from the Radiologic Technology program a grade of "C" (75%) or better is required for all Radiologic Technology (RAD) courses.
- Students are strongly urged to meet with their academic advisor on a semester basis or as needed to review the prerequisites of each course within the program and discuss course selections for successful completion of this program.
Admissions and Transfer Information
- Admission to the Program occurs only in the Fall semester.
- This is a Special Admissions Program - Admission to this program has specific entrance requirements and may be competitive; program may have limited seating capacity. Further information about the program, application process and admission requirements can be found at http://www.northshore.edu/academics/programs.
- This program may meet the eligibility criteria for MassTransfer and Joint Admissions with Massachusetts public colleges and universities (please see www.mass.edu/masstransfer); or, it may have a transfer agreement with a private 4-year college (please see www.northshore.edu/academics/departments). You may also visit NSCC’s Student Support and Advising Center on the Lynn or Danvers campus.
Additional Information
Please visit www.northshore.edu/academics/programs for more information about this Program of Study.