Planner for Radiologic Technology (A.A.S.)
Special Admission Requirements - Program Application Deadline: Oct. 15 *
Title of Major: Radiologic Technology, A.A.S.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.
Code: AAS.RAD.RAD
Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 66 credit hours; seven terms (includes general education and prerequisite requirements).
Learn more about the Radiologic Technology Degree program
Purpose: Prepares students for employment as entry-level radiographers in hospitals, medical and specialty offices, imaging centers, clinics and other health care agencies. Trains graduates in radiographic positioning and procedures, medical imaging techniques, image processing and other X-ray related competency development areas. Prepares graduates for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination. Enrollment limited by availability of clinical sites. The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The curriculum contains a transfer option for students who elect to continue beyond the A.A.S. degree.
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Range of Occupations
- Radiographer (Registered Technologist)
Additional Program Requirements
All radiologic technology students must receive a minimum grade of C in each radiology course. Students who receive a final grade below C in any radiology course will be awarded a grade of F in that course.
Special Conditions
Health Manpower Shortage: This program of study may be designated a Health Manpower Shortage Tuition Reduction Program. This means that some residents of Maryland (see the Tuition, Fees and Payments section of this catalog) enrolled in this program of study by the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this program still maintains a Health Manpower Shortage Program status before enrolling. Please refer to the college’s Accounts Receivable Office to confirm this designation.
*If application deadline falls on a weekend, then applications will be accepted until the close of business on the next business day.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Lisa Pervola
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Prerequisites
Students must complete seven (7) prerequisites before completing RAD coursework and before submission of admissions application to this program. The prerequisites are:
- BIO 231-Human Biology 1 & BIO 232-Human Biology 2 or BIO 101-Fundamentals of Biology and BIO 233-Anatomy and Physiology 1 & BIO 234-Anatomy and Physiology 2;
- MAT 137-College Algebra (MAT 145 , MAT 151 or MAT 191 satisfies the MAT 137 requirement (former MAT courses: MAT 121, MAT 131, MAT 141, MAT 142, or MAT 230 will also satisfy the MAT 137 requirement.)
- Arts & Humanities general education requirement: must be COM 111 or COM 116 ;
- ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 & ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 or ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers and ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers or ENG 121-Composition and Literature (successful completion of ENG-121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement);
- SOC 111-Introduction to Sociology (meets diversity requirement.)
Term 1 (Summer)
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
RAD 101-Introduction to Radiography  |
2 credit hours |
Term 2 (Fall)
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| RAD 111-Radiographic Procedures 1 |
3 credit hours | ||
| RAD 112-Clinical Radiography 1 |
5 credit hours |
Term 3 (Spring)
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| RAD 121-Radiographic Procedures 2 |
3 credit hours | ||
| RAD 122-Clinical Radiography 2 |
5 credit hours | ||
| RAD 123-Imaging Equipment Maintenance and Operation |
3 credit hours |
Term 4 (Summer)
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| RAD 211-Radiographic Procedures 3 |
1 credit hour | ||
| RAD 212-Clinical Radiography 3 |
6 credit hours |
Term 5 (Fall)
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| RAD 231-Radiographic Procedures 4 |
3 credit hours | ||
| RAD 232-Clinical Radiography 4 |
6 credit hours |
Term 6 (Spring)
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| RAD 251-Radiation Biology and Protection |
3 credit hours | ||
| RAD 252-Clinical Radiography 5 |
6 credit hours |
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Notes from AACC
- Completing the following sequence satisfies the Computing and Information Technology Competency requirement: RAD-111, RAD-112, RAD-121, RAD-122, RAD-123, RAD-211, RAD-212, RAD-231, RAD-232, RAD-240, RAD-251, RAD-252
- Minimum of 60 credit hours required for degree.
- All program requirement courses require a C or better.
- This program has special admission requirements. See details on catalog page: Radiologic Technology (A.A.S.)
- Where course choices exist within programs, transfer students should consult with an advisor and use transfer resources to make course choices consistent with the requirements of their intended transfer school.
More Information
>>Link to main catalog page for this program.