Radiologic Technology (A.A.S.)

Degree: Pending SACSCOC Approval – Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology (A.A.S.)

Accreditation. Pending approval: Joint Review Committee in Education for Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) 20N Wacker Drive Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182.

Program Description. The Radiologic Technology program is designed to prepare competent, certified radiographers to help meet entry-level needs of the health care community. Graduates will be eligible to take the certification examination by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The program will be accredited by the Joint Review Committee in Education for Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Program outcomes. Upon completion of the Radiologic Technology program, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

Demonstrate clinical competence with the application of technical radiologic knowledge, radiation protection precautions and the practice of safe practice safe patient care.
Demonstrate critical thinking with the evaluation radiographic images for quality and the revision of radiographic exams based on patient assessment.
Demonstrate effective communication with the practice of communication skills and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team when in the professional environment.

Contact(s): Health Science Coordinator, (865) 225-2337; or (865) 225-2371.

Students who complete the program and successfully pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination will be able to work as a Radiologic Technologist (Radiographers) in hospitals, medical clinics and physicians’ offices.

Courses and Course Sequence

It is required that students complete BIOL 2010 , BIOL 2020 , HCMT 1010 , MATH 1530 , and RADT 1200 before beginning the Radiologic Technology program. Prerequisites may apply to specific courses; it is the student’s responsibility to determine whether prerequisites have been met. All students must have a C or better in required math and science prerequisite courses. Prior to registering each semester, the student is expected to consult with a Health Science advisor.

Foundational Course Requirements

BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I ♦ Credit(s): 4
BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II ♦ Credit(s): 4
COLL 1000 - First Year Seminar Credit(s): 1
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I ♦ Credit(s): 3
HUM/FA¹ - Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 Credit(s)
MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics ♦ Credit(s): 3
PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology ♦ Credit(s): 3

Major Course Requirements

HCMT 1010 - Medical Terminology I Credit(s): 3
RADT 1200 - Introduction to Medical Imaging Credit(s): 2
RADT 1310 - Radiographic Image Critique Credit(s): 3
RADT 1320 - Radiation Biology & Safety Credit(s): 3
RADT 1330 - Radiographic Procedures I Credit(s): 3
RADT 1340 - Radiographic Procedures II Credit(s): 3
RADT 1350 - Radiographic Digital Imaging Credit(s): 3
RADT 1360 - Radiographic Practicum I Credit(s): 3
RADT 1370 - Radiographic Practicum II Credit(s): 3
RADT 1380 - Principles of Radiographic Physics Credit(s): 3
RADT 1385 - Radiographic Equipment Operation Credit(s): 3
RADT 1390 - Principles of Image Acquisition Credit(s): 3
RADT 2260 - Radiographic Practicum III Credit(s): 2
RADT 2310 - Radiographic Pathology Credit(s): 3
RADT 2330 - Radiographic Procedures III Credit(s): 3
RADT 2350 - Advanced Patient Care Credit(s): 3
RADT 2370 - Radiographic Practicum IV Credit(s): 3
RADT 2380 - Radiographic Practicum V Credit(s): 3
RADT 2385 - Radiographic Capstone Credit(s): 3

Total Credit Hours Needed for Graduation: 75-76

¹HUM/FA
See the General Education section of this Catalog for electives.