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Associates of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology (HEGIS 5207)

A Radiologic Technologist is an allied-health professional who performs diagnostic imaging examinations. "Rad Techs" are educated in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care.

Radiologic technologists who perform imaging examinations are responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced. They work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury. For the images to be interpreted correctly by the radiologist, the imaging examination must be performed properly by a well educated Radiologic technologist.

Registered Radiologic technologists' (RT(R)) must complete a least two years of formal education in an accredited hospital-based program or a two-or four-year education program at an academic institution and must pass a national certification examination. To remain registered, they must earn continuing education credits.

AAS Radiologic Technology (70 credits) *A grade of "C" (73%) or higher must be achieved in all RAD and BIO courses to progress to the next semester of the program.	Credits
1st Fall Semester (16.5 credits):
RAD 101 Radiologic Technology I	3
RAD 120 Radiographic Procedures I	3.5
RAD 130 Radiologic Science I	3
MAT 108 Technical Mathematics or higher	3
BIO 215 Anatomy and Physiology I	4
Physical Health Elective: CPR	1
1st Winter Semester (1 credit):
RAD 125 Clinical Education I	1
1st Spring Semester (17.5 credits):
RAD 102 Radiographic Positioning II	3
RAD 140 Radiographic Procedures II	3.5
RAD 145 Clinical Education II	1
RAD 150 Radiologic Science II	3
ENG 101 English Composition I	3
BIO 216 Anatomy and Physiology II	4
1st Summer Semester (7 credits):
RAD 155 Clinical Education III	5
RAD 160 Imaging Analysis	2
2nd Fall Semester (13 credits):
RAD 201 Digital Imaging	2
RAD 220 Pharmacology and Drug Administration	1
RAD 230 Cross Sectional Anatomy	1
RAD 255 Clinical Education IV	4
ANT,ECO,HIS,POS,PSY,SOC Elective	3
PED or HED Elective	2
2nd Winter Semester (2 credits):
RAD 265 Clinical Education V	1
RAD 240 Advanced Imaging and Current Technology	1
2nd Spring Semester (13 credits):
RAD 250 Basic Principles of Computed Tomography	.5
RAD 260 Radiographic Pathology	1
RAD 270 Radiation Biology and Protection	2
RAD 280 Quality Management	2
RAD 275 Clinical Education VI	4
ART,DRA,ENG(except ENG100),FRE,HUM,MUS,PHI,SPA	3
RAD 290 ARRT Certification Exam Review	.5
Total:	70

Basic competency courses may be required of students who need to develop learning skills. A maximum of 6 credits of basic skills courses may be applied toward a degree in the General Electives area.

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