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
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 0 | |
| Program Prerequisites: None. | ||
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. Upon conditional program enrollment, the student must comply with all requirements of the MCCCD clinical health and safety policy.
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.
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Students must complete the following general education courses with a 3.0 GPA prior to formal application to the program.
+ BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) AND
+ BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) 8
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR
COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR
COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR
Equivalent by Assessment 0-3
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 3
+ ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 3
Any approved general education course in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 3
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) required for students transferring to Northern Arizona University to complete the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy program.
Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU] area. 3
Recommend meeting the Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Awareness Areas and Literacy (if exempt from CRE101) with choice if transferring to Northern Arizona University to complete the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy program or to complete the AGEC-A transfer requirements for an Arizona public state university.
MAT15+ OR any MAT course where MAT15+ is a prerequisite. 3-6
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
Students interested in transferring to the Northern Arizona University Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy program or another Arizona state public university can satisfy the relevant Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC-A) and transfer requirements by completing the following courses while waiting in the program queue:
1. An additional course with the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] general studies designation meeting the Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Awareness Areas and Literacy (if exempt from CRE101) with choice as needed. 3
2. An additional course with the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications general studies designation. 3
3. For the Natural Science requirement, complete BIO156 or BIO181 or another course with the Science Quantitative [SQ] designation. 4
See the AGEC Matrix for current course value details.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 66-66.5 | |
| BIO201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| HCC/RES109 | CPR for Health Care Provider (0.5) OR | |
| Proof of Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR Certification (0) 0-0.5 | ||
| Students must maintain a current CPR certification throughout the program. Specific requirements for this certification will be shared as part of the program orientation. | ||
| RAD100 | Introduction to Radiologic Science and Health Care | 3 |
| RAD101 | Ethics and Law in the Radiologic Sciences | 1 |
| RAD102 | Structured Diagnostic Medical Imaging Skills Enhancement I | 1 |
| RAD103 | Radiation Protection in Radiologic Technology | 2 |
| RAD104 | Imaging Equipment | 2 |
| RAD105 | Radiation Production and Principles of Exposure | 2.5 |
| RAD106 | Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences I | 2.5 |
| RAD107 | Radiographic Procedures I | 3 |
| RAD109 | Radiography Practicum I | 3.5 |
| RAD112: | Structured Diagnostic Medical Imaging Skills Enhancement II | 1 |
| RAD114 | Digital Image Acquisition and Display I | 2 |
| RAD116 | Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences II | 2.5 |
| RAD117 | Radiographic Procedures II | 3 |
| RAD119 | Radiography Practicum II | 6 |
| RAD203 | Radiation Biology | 2 |
| RAD206 | Pharmacology and Venipuncture | 1 |
| RAD207 | Radiographic Procedures III | 3 |
| RAD208 | Image Analysis I | 1 |
| RAD209 | Radiography Practicum III | 5 |
| RAD212 | Structured Diagnostic Medical Imaging Skills Enhancement III | 1 |
| RAD214 | Digital Image Acquisition and Display II | 2 |
| RAD217 | Radiographic Pathology and Additional Modalities | 2 |
| RAD218 | Image Analysis II | 1 |
| RAD219 | Radiography Practicum IV | 5 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 0-4 | |
| Students have the option of taking one of the following courses during their last semester. Speak to the Program Director for more information. | ||
| DMI/DMS/ICE220 | Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| DMI/ICE223 | Introduction to Computed Tomography (1) OR | |
| ICE233 | Fundamentals of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) (1) | 1 |
| General Education Requirement | Credits: 18-24 | |
| General Education Core | Credits: 12-18 | |
| First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 3 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent by assessment (0) | 0-3 | |
| Mathematics | Credits: 3-6 | |
| MAT150 | College Algebra/Functions (5) OR | |
| MAT151 | College Algebra/Functions (4) OR | |
| MAT152 | College Algebra/Functions (3) OR | |
| MAT155 | College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) OR | |
| MAT156 | College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) OR | |
| Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area for which MAT15+ is a prerequisite (3-6) | 3-6 | |
| General Education Distribution | Credits: 6 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU] area. | 3 | |
| Recommend meeting the Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Awareness Areas and Literacy (if exempt from CRE101) with choice if transferring to Northern Arizona University to complete the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy program or to complete the AGEC-A transfer requirements for an Arizona public state university. | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. | 3 | |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology (3) required for students transferring to Northern Arizona University to complete the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy program. | |
| Natural Sciences | Credits: 0 | |
| Met by BIO201 and BIO202 in Required Courses. | ||
- Demonstrate accurate radiographic positioning. (RAD103, RAD104, RAD105, RAD106, RAD107, RAD109, RAD116, RAD117, RAD119, RAD207, RAD208, RAD209, RAD214, RAD217, RAD218, RAD219, BIO201, BIO202, [MA])
- Use effective judgement to administer radiation safely. (RAD101, RAD103, RAD104, RAD105, RAD107, RAD109, RAD114, RAD117, RAD119, RAD207, RAD209, RAD203, RAD208, RAD214, RAD217, RAD218, RAD219, BIO201, BIO202, [MA])
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills in a dynamic health care environment. (RAD100, RAD101, RAD106, RAD107, RAD109, RAD112, RAD114, RAD116, RAD117, RAD119, RAD206, RAD207, RAD209, RAD212, RAD219, (COM))
- Use writing skills in accordance with the professional conventions within the field. (RAD100, RAD101, RAD106, RAD109, RAD112, RAD116, RAD119, RAD209, RAD212, RAD219, [FYC])
- Evaluate scholarly resources to support evidence-based practice. (RAD101, RAD103, RAD105, RAD114, RAD203, RAD207, RAD217, CRE101, [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB])
- Adjust to changes in situations and patient conditions that deviate from the normal routine. (RAD103, RAD104, RAD106, RAD107, RAD109, RAD114, RAD116, RAD117, RAD119, RAD206, RAD207, RAD208, RAD209, RAD214, RAD217, RAD218, RAD219, HCC/RES109)
- Collaborate effectively with diverse individuals. (RAD101, RAD106, RAD107, RAD109, RAD116, RAD117, RAD119, RAD206, RAD207, RAD208, RAD209, RAD214, RAD218, RAD219, [HU], [SB])
- Demonstrate self-efficacy to inform their professional practice. (RAD101, RAD102, RAD106, RAD107, RAD109, RAD112, RAD114, RAD116, RAD117, RAD119, RAD206, RAD207, RAD208, RAD209, RAD212, RAD214, RAD218, RAD219, [HU], [MA])
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