Radiologic
Technology
(see also: Radiologic
Technology Application Process)
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Plan of Study
Radiologic
Technology- AAS Degree
| Tools/Special Requirements |
Health care core: all students who wish to pursue AAS degrees
in Nursing, Medical Assisting, Paramedic,
or Radiologic Technology must complete
the pre-health
care core classes prior to
admission to a specific academic program.
Special Admission Procedures: Once individuals have completed the health
care core prerequisite semester, they
will go through a competitive admissions
procedure to enter the clinical portion
of the radiologic technology program.
Due to limited clinical/laboratory space,
only 16 students per year will be selected
to continue in the program. To look at
selection criteria and the timeline, please click
here.
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| Career Opportunities |
| Hospital radiology departments |
| Clinics' radiology departments |
| Physicians' offices |
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See also:
Health Science Career Pathways |
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Degree
& Certificate Options
Students earn an Associate
of Applied Science degree in Radiologic
Technology upon successful completion of
this program. Students are prepared to take
the national licensing exam required of
all practical nurses. |
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| What
you will learn |
- To apply modern principles of
radiation exposure, radiation
physics, radiation protection, and radiation
biology to produce medical diagnostic
images.
- Medical terminology, human anatomy and
physiology, pathology and radiographic positioning techniques applicable to the medical imaging field.
- Evaluate and report malfunctioning
equipment through appropriate
channels.
- Evaluate radiographic images for diagnostic quality, appropriateness,
pathology, and additional view requirements.
- Study clinical applications in a hospital radiographic department
setting.
- Clinical duties may include providing
patients with information regarding preparation,
expectations, and post-procedural
care requirements.
- Proper care and maintenance of patient
records in accordance with applicable
regulations.
- Computer skills applicable
to radiographic requirements are examined
in detail.
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| CAREER
CLOSEUP |
| Skills,
Traits, Preparatory Classes that would be helpful |
- Biology and/or science classes
- Anatomy & Physiology classes
- The abillity to communicate information and
ideas in writing so others will understand
- Actively looking for ways to help people
- Managing one's own time and the time of others
- Using logic and reasoning to identify the
strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems
- Giving full attention to what other people
are saying, taking time to understand the points
being made, asking questions as appropriate,
and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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