Nov 24, 2024

2018-2019 College Catalog

2018-2019 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Radiologic Technology, AAS

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This program prepares the student with the necessary technical skills of imaging and interpersonal patient care skills to qualify as contributing members in today’s healthcare environment. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to write the American Registry of Radiologic Technology examination to attain professional status as entry-level radiographers.

Graduation Map: Radiologic Technology, AAS

Pre-requisite General Education Course Work - 26 Credit Hours Total

All of the following are required prior to enrollment in the Radiologic Technology Program

ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits
ORT 0 - Blackboard Student Training 0 Credits
ALH 1203 - Medical Terminology 3 Credits
BIOL 2224 - Anatomy And Physiology I* 4 Credits
BIOL 2234 - Anatomy And Physiology II* 4 Credits
ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
CIS 1023 - Introduction to Computing* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits

Radiologic Major Courses - 46 Credit Hours Total

All of the following are required as noted:

RAD 1303 - Introduction To Radiography 3 Credits
RAD 1404 - Radiographic Procedures I 4 Credits
RAD 1502 - Clinical Education I 2 Credits
RAD 1802 - Radiographic Exposure 2 Credits
RAD 1902 - Radiation Protection & Biology 2 Credits
RAD 1704 - Radiographic Procedures II 4 Credits
RAD 1512 - Clinical Education II 2 Credits
RAD 1002 - Radiographic Phlebotomy 2 Credits
RAD 1803 - Radiographic Procedures III 3 Credits
RAD 2002 - Clinical Education III 2 Credits
RAD 2503 - Advanced Radiographic Procedures 3 Credits
RAD 2302 - Radiation Physics 2 Credits
RAD 2603 - Clinical Education IV 3 Credits
RAD 2803 - Radiographic Pathology 3 Credits
RAD 2902 - Image Quality And Processing 2 Credits
RAD 2703 - Clinical Education V 3 Credits
RAD 2913 - Radiographic Seminar 3 Credits
RAD 2901 - Clinical Education VI 1 Credits

72 Credit Hours Total

Transfer option: Radiologic Technology, AAS for Transfer to UAFS Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS Emphasis - Management & Leadership)

Purpose of AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for employment purposes, and it should not be assumed that the degree or the courses in the degree can be transferred to another institution. While some institutions do accept some courses in AAS Programs, the general rule is that courses in AAS. Degrees are not accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s degrees. Students to whom transfer is important should get assurances in writing in advance from the institution to which they wish to transfer.