Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

Application Code 238

For curriculum information, contact the Health Sciences Division—Room HS-236—443-518-1560.

This area of study prepares graduates as entry-level radiographers in hospitals, medical and specialty offices, imaging centers, clinics, and other health care agencies or related corporations. Students develop knowledge and skills in patient care, radiographic procedures, radiation protection, and radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment manipulation and operation. Student clinical educational experiences are proved at clinical sites in the Maryland and Washington, DC region. Graduates are eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination.

Suggested Summer Term

Course Number	Title	Credits
ENGL 121	College Composition	3
BIOL 101	General Biology I	4
	OR
BIOL 107	Fundamentals of Microbiology	4
RADT 106	Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care	4
RADT 108	Introduction to Clinical Radiography	1

Suggested Semester 1

Course Number	Title	Credits
BIOL 203	Anatomy and Physiology I	4
RADT 116	Radiographic Procedures/Positioning I and Medical Terminology	3
RADT 117	Radiographic Image Production	3
RADT 118	Clinical Radiography I	3

Suggested Semester 2

Course Number	Title	Credits
BIOL 204	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
RADT 126	Radiographic Procedures/Positioning II and Patient Care	4
RADT 127	Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Imaging Equipment	3
RADT 128	Clinical Radiography II	3

Suggested Summer Term

Course Number	Title	Credits
MATH 141	College Algebra	3
RADT 238	Clinical Radiography III	4
SPCH 110	Interpersonal Communication	3

Suggested Semester 3

Course Number	Title	Credits
PSYC 101	General Psychology	3
RADT 246	Advanced Imaging Modalities, Image Analysis, and Pathology	4
RADT 247	Radiation Biology and Protection	2
RADT 248	Clinical Radiography IV	4

Suggested Semester 4

Course Number	Title	Credits
RADT 256	Certification Exam Preparation and Career Planning	3
RADT 258	Clinical Radiography V	4

A graduate should be able to

1. Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.
2. Demonstrate positioning skills.
3. Select appropriate technical factors to produce diagnostic images while minimizing patient dose.
4. Practice proper radiation protection measures.
5. Produce diagnostic quality images and critique their images.
6. Employ strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
7. Exhibit skills to modify routine imaging parameters for trauma or critically-ill patients.
8. Demonstrate skills to modify routine imaging parameters based on patient’s condition.
9. Demonstrate strong and clear oral communication skills in a healthcare setting.
10. Use effective oral communication.
11. Demonstrate effective written communication skills.
12. Model professionalism and demonstrate professional behavior.
13. Illustrate professional ethics.

Total Credit Hours: 69

The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois, 60606-3182, 312-704-5300, mail@jrcert.org).

Priority admission will be given to prospective students who complete Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 203), College Algebra (MATH 141), Interpersonal Communication (SPCH 110), and College Composition (ENGL 121) by the priority application deadline in the office of admissions and advising.

A grade of "B" or better is required in Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 203), and a grade of “C” or better is required in all science (except BIOL 203), mathematics, language, radiology, and clinical courses.

Anatomy and Physiology courses must be completed within five years prior to admission to the first radiology course. BIOL 101 or BIOL 107 must be completed within 10 years prior to clinical admission.

For students who have college credit courses completed, a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher for all courses and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for all science courses is required.