Radiologic Technology RT23, Associate of Applied Science

Program Description

The Radiologic Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in radiology 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, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination for radiographers.

Program Accreditation

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

20 N. Wacker Drive Suite 2850

Chicago IL 60606-3182

http://www.jrcert.org/

Program Web Page

http://www.coastalpines.edu/programs/radiologic-technology-program/

 

  Admission Requirements
Minimum Required Age NA
High School Diploma or GED Required Yes
Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Next Gen Accuplacer) English Reading Math Algebra
249 236 N/A 245

Other Conditions for Admission

Criminal background checks and drug screens are required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

Location(s)

Waycross

General Education Core (Required Minimum: 15 Semester hours)

Area I - Language Arts/Communication (3 hrs)

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences (3 hrs)

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3

ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3

ECON 2106Microeconomics

3

HIST 1111World History I

3

HIST 1112World History II

3

HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

POLS 1101American Government

3

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics (3 hrs)

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills & Reasoning

3

Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts (3 hrs)

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

ENGL 2110World Literature

3

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

HUMN 1101Introduction to Humanities

3

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

RELG 1101World Religion

3

SPAN 1101Introduction to Spanish

3

THEA 1101Theater Appreciation

3

Specific General Education Core Elective (3 hrs)

One course from Area I, II, III, or IV

For a complete listing of General Education courses and electives select the following link: General Education Courses.

Non General Education Degree Courses

BIOL 2113Anatomy and Physiology I

3

BIOL 2113LAnatomy & Physiology Lab I

1

BIOL 2114Anatomy and Physiology II

3

BIOL 2114LAnatomy & Physiology Lab II

1

Occupational Courses

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for AHS

2

RADT 1010Introduction to Radiology

4

RADT 1030Radiographic Procedures I

3

RADT 1075Radiographic Imaging

4

RADT 1320Clinical Radiography I

4

RADT 1060Radiographic Procedures II

3

RADT 1065Radiologic Science

2

RADT 1085Radiologic Equipment

3

RADT 1330Clinical Radiography II

7

RADT 2090Radiographic Procedures III

2

RADT 2340Clinical Radiography III

6

RADT 1200Principles of Radiation Biology & Protection

2

RADT 2260Radiologic Technology Review

3

RADT 2360Clinical Radiography IV

9

Total Credit Hours: 77