2006-2007 CCBC College Catalog
Radiography (X-Ray Technology)
A.A.S.
(Associate of Applied Science) Degree
Statewide
Program
This is a selective admissions program. Click
here before continuing for more information.
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Admission Requirements
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Credits
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____ALHL 115
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Medical Terminology
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3
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____MATH 135
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Applied Alegbra and Trigonometry (Gen. Ed.)
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3
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____BIOL 109
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Human Anatomy and Physiology (Gen. Ed.)
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4
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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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____PSYC 101
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Introduction to Psychology
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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 a Diversity course
from the list of approved General Education courses)
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____Information 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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____PHYS 101
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Fundamentals of Physics
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4
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____RADT 101
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Introduction to Radiography
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3
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____RADT 111
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Radiography I
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6
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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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6
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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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8
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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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8
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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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70
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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).
Admission to this program is a separate process from admission to the
college. Admission to the School of Health Professions programs is
competitive and selective and is based on published criteria.
Information about admissions processes for the programs in the School of
Health Professions and the Selective Admissions Application form are
available in the Office of Selective Admissions in Room J-101 on the
Essex Campus or by calling 410-780-6112. This information is also
available in the Admissions or Records and Registration office on each
campus.
School of Health Professions Policies: Students in the School of Health
Professions are expected to conduct themselves according to an honor
code, exhibit professional behavior, communicate effectively in English,
provide proof of health insurance and immunizations, and may be asked to
submit to a criminal background check and random urine drug testing.
Admission:
The Radiography Program is a selective 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 enters in the summer. Applicants
should have minimum grades of C or better in high school and/or college
science and math courses. Since only a limited number of students is
accepted each year, prospective students should contact the Office of
Selective Admissions for the current admissions criteria. 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 in and graduate from
the program. Students must be at least 18 years of age before entering
RADT 201 in the second year of the program.
Applicants’ records are reviewed in the selective admissions office, and
applicants who meet preliminary criteria are asked to schedule an
interview with program faculty. After the interview, applicants are
required to spend a day of observation in the radiology department at
one of the program’s clinical sites to learn about the radiography
profession and the demands of the radiography program. The radiography
program can only be pursued on a full-time basis 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 non-RADT 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 23 months to complete.
Program Coordinator:
CCBC Essex Linda Caplis
410-780-6427
lcaplis@ccbcmd.edu
