Planner for Radiologic Technology (A.A.S.)

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Special Admission Requirements - Program Application Deadline: Feb. 15 *

Official 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 69 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.

AACC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the AACC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, or if you need additional information regarding professional licensure, please contact the School of Health Sciences at 410-777-7310.

Range of Occupations

Radiographer (Registered Technologist)

Additional Program Requirements

All radiologic technology students must receive a minimum grade of C in each radiology 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/):

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: ________________________________________________________________________

(*) Students must be admitted to the Radiologic Technology major to take RAD courses.

Prerequisites

All six (6) prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better with a minimum cumulative prerequisite GPA of 3.0 (no rounding) by the spring term in which you are submitting your application. The prerequisites are:

BIO 231 - Human Biology 1 and BIO 232 - Human Biology 2 or BIO 101 - Fundamentals of Biology and BIO 233 - Anatomy and Physiology 1 and BIO 234 - Anatomy and Physiology 2 ;
MAT 137 - College Algebra
MAT 145 , MAT 151 , MAT 191 or MAT 230 satisfies the MAT 137 requirement.
(Former MAT courses: MAT 121, MAT 131, MAT 141, or MAT 142 will also satisfy the MAT 137 requirement.)
Arts & Humanities general education requirement: must be COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication  or COM 116 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers ;
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 or ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1
SOC 111 - Introduction to Sociology (meets Diversity requirement)

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
RAD 110 - Radiologic Image Production (*)	2 credit hours
RAD 111 - Radiographic Procedures 1: Positioning and Patient Care (*)	4 credit hours
RAD 112 - Clinical Radiography 1 (*)	5 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
RAD 121 - Radiographic Procedures 2 (*)	5 credit hours
RAD 122 - Clinical Radiography 2 (*)	5 credit hours
RAD 123 - Imaging Equipment Maintenance and Operation (*)	3 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
RAD 212 - Clinical Radiography 3 (*)	6 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
RAD 231 - Radiographic Procedures 4 (*)	3 credit hours
RAD 232 - Clinical Radiography 4 (*)	6 credit hours

Term 5

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
RAD 250 - Radiation Biology, Protection, and Safety (*)	4 credit hours
RAD 252 - Clinical Radiography 5 (*)	6 credit hours

Technology and Wellness Requirements

AACC Technology Requirement
Satisfied by RAD Tech sequence of courses

AACC Wellness Requirement
Satisfied by RAD Tech sequence of courses

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Notes from AACC

All program requirement courses require a C or better.
This program has special admission requirements. Details are available on the catalog program 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

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