Radiography
(X-Ray Technology)
A.A.S. (Associate of
Applied Science)
Statewide Program
Selective Admissions
The Radiography program is a selected
admission program and enrollment in this program is competitive and
limited by the availability of clinical facilities. One class is
selected each year from applicants who have applied to the program
through Records and Registration by January 15 to be considered for the
class that entersin the summer. Applicants should have minimum grades of
C or better in high school and/or college science and math courses. In
addition to the academic standards required of all students in the
college, Radiography students must achieve a grade of “C” or better in
all radiography and science/math courses to continue inand graduate from
the program. Students must be at least 18 years of age before entering
RADT 201 inthe second year of the program.
Applicants’ records are reviewed in the Admissions office and applicants
who meet preliminary criteria are asked to schedule an interview with
program faculty. During the interview, applicants tour and observe the
radiology department at Franklin Square Hospital Center to learn about
the radiography profession and the demands of the radiography program.
The radiography program can only be pursued on a full-time basic because
of the clinical experiences required to fulfill course requirements.
Students are encouraged to plan their financial resources because
full-time employment is not possible while enrolled in the radiography
courses.
Although the entire curriculum can be completed in 2 years, due to the
intensity of the radiography courses students are encouraged to complete
as many of the general education courses as possible before entering the
radiography program. Radiography (RADT) courses can only be taken by
students formally accepted into the radiography program and must be
completed in a sequence that takes 24 months to complete.
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General Education Requirements:
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Credits
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____SPCM 101
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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____PHYS 101
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Fundamentals of Physics I
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4
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____MATH 135
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College Algebra and Trigonometry with Applications
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3
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____ENGL 101
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College Composition I
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3
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____PSYC 103
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Human Growth and Development
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3
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General Education Electives: (Choose courses in each category
from the list of approved General Education courses)
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____Diversity
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3
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____Information Literacy/Technology
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3
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Total General Education
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22
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Program Requirements:
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____AHHL 115
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Medical Terminology
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3
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____BIOL 109
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Anatomy and Physiology
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4
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____PHYS 141
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Radiologic Physics
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4
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____RADT 101
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Introduction to Radiography
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2
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____RADT 111
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Radiography I
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5
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____RADT 121
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Clinical Seminar I
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1
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____RADT 112
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Radiography II
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5
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____RADT 201
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Radiography III
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7
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____RADT 202
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Radiography IV
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7
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____RADT 221
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Clinical Seminar II
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1
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____RADT 203
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Radiography V
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7
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____RADT 222
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Clinical Seminar III
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1
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Total Number of Credits Required for Degree
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47
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Program Description:
Radiography uses x-ray radiation to create
images of the tissues, organs, bones and vessels that make up the human
body. Most people are familiar with chest x-rays and also know that
x-rays are the best way to diagnose broken bones. The radiographer or
x-ray technologist is the person who actually produces x-ray images
of.human anatomy for the physician to read and make a diagnosis.
Through a combination of classroom and clinical education, students
learn to operate x-ray equipment, produce x-ray films of human anatomy,
position patients for x-ray procedures, practice radiation safety and
deliver patient care. Radiographers are employed in hospitals, imaging
centers and physician offices. The curriculum is designed to meet the
accreditation standards of the Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology. Graduates of the Radiography program are eligible
to apply to take the national certification exam administered by the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
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