Radiography
Radiographers perform a variety of radiographic (X-ray) examinations on nearly every organ or body region utilizing radiographic and digital imaging equipment and computers. The radiographer comes in contact with patients of all ages and various levels of health, ranging from the patient requiring a routine check-up to the severely injured trauma patient. The radiographer must meet the health care needs of the patient while providing them with excellent service to meet the physician’s diagnostic needs. Radiographers also have the opportunity to expand their careers through additional education and clinical experience in subspecialty areas such as vascular imaging, mammography, radiation therapy, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. The radiographer is an integral part of the health care team, utilizing skills, talents and education to meet the patient’s needs in an efficient and professional manner.
Program Description
The Radiography program is designed to educate students in the science of radiography. Students are instructed in the classroom and at multiple clinical facilities. Upon completion of the program, graduates are awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree and are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists registry examination.
Mission
The Radiography program provides the health care community with educated, professionally competent, entry-level radiographers.
Goal 1. To prepare competent, entry-level radiographers in the cognitive (knowledge) and psychomotor (skills) learning domains.
Outcome 1.1: Student is able to apply knowledge in anatomical technique selection and EI evaluation.
Outcome 1.2: Student will demonstrate positioning skills for a given examination.
Outcome 1.3: Student is able to recognize imaging errors and describe corrective action.
Goal 2. Demonstrate a commitment to professional ethics, attitudes, and behaviors.
Outcome 2.1: Student explains the importance of ethics in the Radiography profession.
Outcome 2.2: Student models professional ethics, behaviors and attitudes when in the lab and clinical setting.
Goal 3. Apply theoretical knowledge and critical thinking to clinical practice.
Outcome 3.1: Student will apply critical thinking skills to classroom and lab applications.
Outcome 3.2: Student exhibits synthesis of coursework, clinical skills, and experiential learning to demonstrate proficiency in the health care setting.
Goal 4. Communicate effectively and respectfully with the patient and members of the healthcare team.
Outcome 4.1: Student will effectively utilize oral communication with patients and other members of the healthcare team in the lab and clinical setting.
Outcome 4.2: Student will utilize effective written communication.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| BIO 175 | A&P for Nursing &Allied Health | 4 |
| BIO 175L | A&P Nursing& Allied Health Lab | 0 |
| CSS 101 | College Studies Seminar | 3 |
| MAT 112 | College Algebra | 3 |
| PSY 100 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| BIO 176 | A&P Nursing & Allied Health II | 4 |
| BIO 176L | A&P Nursing&Allied Hlth II Lab | 0 |
| ENG 101 | Craft of Language | 3 |
| SOC 270 | Special Topics | 3 |
| INT 103 | Methods of Patient Care | 1 |
| PHL 490 | Ethical & Legal Dimen Hlth Sci | 1 |
| HSC 390 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| free elective | 3 | |
| Radiography | ||
| RAD 101 | Radiographic Procedures I | 4 |
| RAD 122C | Clinical Practice I Clinical | 0 |
| RAD 122 | Clinical Practice I Lab | 3 |
| RAD 131 | Radiologic Science I | 2 |
| RAD 123 | Radiographic Procedures II | 4 |
| RAD 104 | Clinical Practice II | 3 |
| RAD 132 | Radiologic Science II | 3 |
| RAD 221 | Adv Radiographic Procedures I | 4 |
| RAD 222C | Clinical Practice III Clinical | 0 |
| RAD 222 | Clinical Practice III Lab | 5 |
| RAD 223 | Adv Radiographic Procedures II | 4 |
| RAD 233 | Radiologic Science III | 1 |
| RAD 224 | Clinical Practice IV | 5 |
| RAD 240 | Radiation Biology | 1 |
| NMT 195 | Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 1 |
| Total Hours | 69 | |
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| BIO 175 & 175L |
A&P for Nursing &Allied Health and A&P Nursing& Allied Health Lab |
4 |
| CSS 101 | College Studies Seminar | 3 |
| RAD 101 | Radiographic Procedures I | 4 |
| RAD 122 & 122C |
Clinical Practice I Lab and Clinical Practice I Clinical |
3 |
| RAD 131 | Radiologic Science I | 2 |
| INT 103 | Methods of Patient Care | 1 |
| HSC 390 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIO 176 & 176L |
A&P Nursing & Allied Health II and A&P Nursing&Allied Hlth II Lab |
4 |
| ENG 101 | Craft of Language | 3 |
| RAD 123 | Radiographic Procedures II | 4 |
| RAD 104 | Clinical Practice II | 3 |
| RAD 132 | Radiologic Science II | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PSY 100 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| RAD 221 | Adv Radiographic Procedures I | 4 |
| RAD 222 & 222C |
Clinical Practice III Lab and Clinical Practice III Clinical |
5 |
| RAD 233 | Radiologic Science III | 1 |
| MAT 112 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| RAD 223 | Adv Radiographic Procedures II | 4 |
| SOC 270 | Special Topics | 3 |
| PHL 490 | Ethical & Legal Dimen Hlth Sci | 1 |
| RAD 224 | Clinical Practice IV | 5 |
| RAD 240 | Radiation Biology | 1 |
| NMT 195 | Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 1 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 69 | |