Radiologic Technology

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology is a full-time program providing educational activities preparing its graduates for certification, licensure, and employment as radiographers in the healthcare community. Graduates may also advance in their profession by pursuing continuing education, additional certifications, or a bachelor's and/or master's degree in a related field.

Radiologic technologists are the health care professionals who use medical imaging equipment to perform x-ray examinations in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, hospitals, physician's offices, clinics, medical imaging centers, surgical centers, and mobile imaging agencies. Technologists work in collaboration with other medical professionals to ensure high quality outcomes for the patient experience.

The Radiologic Technology program is an intensive, rigorous course of study with hands-on clinical experiences. Students will perform patient care and are educated in anatomy, physiology, math, physics, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and radiation protection. Students in the program will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases.

The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and graduates are eligible to apply for admission to the certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Visit www.jrcert.org for more information. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 Phone: (312) 704-5300 | Fax: (312) 704-5304 | mail@jrcert.org | www.jrcert.org.

Details

Field of Interest

Health Sciences

Degree Type

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Academic Plan

Radiologic Technology (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

3582

Total credits required

84-93.5

Catalog Year

2023-2024

Effective Term

Fall 2022

Admissions criteria

1. Formal application and admission to the program.
2. Background check requirements: Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Background Check Standards. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Background Check Policy.
3. Clinical Health and Safety Requirements must be met prior to enrollment in any program of study course. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD Clinical Health and Safety Policy and drug testing protocols.
4. Inability to comply with background check requirements and/or clinical health and safety requirements at the start of classes may result in cancellation of enrollment.
5. There are limited spaces available in the Radiologic Technology program. Only students who have completed all of the general education courses noted above may have their name added to the queue of those waiting for an available space in a cohort.

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Students must complete the following general education and introductory courses with a 3.0 GPA to be added to the queue of those waiting for an available cohort space to begin the core curriculum: BIO201, BIO202, (COM100 or COM110 or COM230), (CRE101 or equivalent by assessment), (ENG101 or ENG107), (ENG102 or ENG108), any approved general education course in the Social-Behavioral Sciences area, any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts, and Design area, (MAT15+ or any approved general education course in the Mathematics area for which MAT15+ is a prerequisite).

After acceptance into the program and before the start of required courses in the Fall semester, students must complete the following courses in the Spring:

+ RAD100 Introduction to Radiologic Science and Health Care 3
+ RAD101 Ethics and Law in the Radiologic Sciences 1

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Demonstrate accurate radiographic positioning.
Use effective judgment to administer radiation safely.
Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills in a dynamic health care environment.
Use writing skills in accordance with the professional conventions within the field.
Evaluate scholarly resources to support evidence-based practice.
Adjust to changes in situations and patient conditions that deviate from the normal routine.
Collaborate effectively with diverse individuals.
Demonstrate self-efficacy to inform their professional practice.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Radiologic Technologists

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* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Prerequisite

Students must complete the general education courses listed in Term 1, 2, and 3 with a 3.0 GPA prior to formal application to the program.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Full-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication			SB	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences		NAU Transfer: PSY101	SB	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
BIO201	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.	Critical course Prerequisite courses BIO156 Introductory Biology for Allied Health (4) OR + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR One year high school biology with a grade of C or better.	SG	4
MAT15+	College Algebra/Functions		OR any MAT course where MAT15+ is a prerequisite.		3–6
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC	3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
BIO202	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO201 or BIO201XT.	Critical course	SG	4
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent by assessment	L	0–3
After acceptance into the program and before the start of required courses in the Fall semester, students must complete the following courses in the Spring:

Spring Semester (Term 4)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 4)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
RAD100	Introduction to Radiologic Science and Health Care	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.	Gateway course	3
RAD101	Ethics and Law in the Radiologic Sciences	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		1
HCC/RES109	CPR for Health Care Provider		OR Proof of Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR Certification Students must maintain a current CPR Certification throughout the program. Specific requirements for this certification will be shared as part of the program orientation.	0–0.5

Fall Semester (Term 5)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 5)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
RAD102	Structured Diagnostic Medical Imaging Skills Enhancement I	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		1
RAD103	Radiation Protection in Radiologic Technology	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		2
RAD104	Imaging Equipment	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		2
RAD105	Radiation Production and Principles of Exposure	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		2.5
RAD106	Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences I	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		2.5
RAD107	Radiographic Procedures I	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.	Critical course	3

Spring Semester (Term 6)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 6)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
RAD109	Radiography Practicum I	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.	Critical course	3.5
RAD112	Structured Diagnostic Medical Imaging Skills Enhancement II	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		1
RAD114	Digital Image Acquisition and Display I	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		2
RAD116	Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences II	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		2.5
RAD117	Radiographic Procedures II	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		3

Summer Semester (Term 7)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Summer Semester (Term 7)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
RAD119	Radiography Practicum II	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.	Critical course		6

Fall Semester (Term 8)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 8)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
RAD203	Radiation Biology	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.	2
RAD206	Pharmacology and Venipuncture	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.	1
RAD207	Radiographic Procedures III	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.	3
RAD208	Image Analysis I	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.	1
RAD209	Radiography Practicum III	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.	5

Spring Semester (Term 9)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 9)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
RAD212	Structured Diagnostic Medical Imaging Skills Enhancement III	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		1
RAD214	Digital Image Acquisition and Display II	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		2
RAD217	Radiographic Pathology and Additional Modalities	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		2
RAD218	Image Analysis II	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		1
RAD219	Radiography Practicum IV	Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography Program.		5
ICE/DMI/DMS220 or DMI/ICE223 or ICE233 or ICE250	Sectional Anatomy or Introduction to Computed Tomography or Fundamentals of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Mammography	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO160 or BIO201) and (HCC145 or HCC146), or a graduate of a related medical program of study or currently registered as a technologist in radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy or sonography. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (BIO160 or BIO201) and (HCC145 or HCC146), or a graduate of a related medical program of study or currently registered as a technologist in radiography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy or sonography. or Prerequisites: ARRT in Radiography/RT or ARRT/NMTCB in Nuclear Medicine or ARDMS/ARRT in DMS or (Radiography/Radiation Therapist/Nuclear Medicine/Sonography student) or registry eligible graduate. Corequisites: DMI/DMS/ICE220 or permission of Dept/Div. or Prerequisites: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) certification or permission of Program Director.	Optional course. Students have the option of taking one of these courses during their last semester. Speak to the Program Director for more information.	0–3

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

FYC = First Year Composition
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry

SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=171339).

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