Code: AAS.HP.RAD

The radiography program is a 24 month course of study that is designed to prepare the graduate for employment in the medical imaging profession. Radiographers use radiation to create radiographs of the human body for the medical doctor to diagnose disease. A study of anatomy, patient care, imaging equipment, technique, and radiation biology are integrated into each course. Students learn principles related to medical imaging and apply these to practice in clinical. The program has three components- classroom, laboratory, and off site clinical education. Students spend approximately 1700 hours in clinical practice. Upon completion of the program students are eligible to apply for certification examination with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and apply for state licensure (if a license is required for that particular state).

• Program Length: 24 months;
• Preadmission Test: Radiography Admissions Exam;
• GPA for admissions eligibility: 2.50;
• High School prerequisite courses: 1 year science [College Placement Biology and Lab]; 1 year Algebra [Algebra II];
• College substitutions: BIO-109 ; MAT-040 ;
• Application Deadline: January 15;
• Program Admits: Fall semester.

Note: High school Biology is waived if college Biology, preferably BIO-109 , is successfully completed.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1. Perform all clinical responsibilities in a competent and professional manner.
2. Use principles of critical thinking for problem solving.
3. Demonstrate competent written and oral communication skills.
4. Accomplish all technical tasks and pursue all such actions in a professional manner in the field of diagnostic imaging.

Career Pathways