Radiologic Technology
Allied Health
A.A.S. Degree (G,W)
Radiologic Technology is the art and science of using x-rays to produce images of the organs, bones, tissues, and vessels of the human body. Students in this technology are educated in utilizing x-ray equipment and techniques, proper patient positioning, radiation protection methodologies, and quality patient care. As a member of the medical imaging team, the radiologic technologist produces quality, diagnostic images that are interpreted by radiologists -- physicians who specialize in medical imaging. The programs are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (20 N. Wacker Dr, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; 312-704-5300; mail@jrcert.org; www.jrcert.org). Graduation from an accredited program in Radiologic Technology ensures eligibility to sit for the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). In conjunction with related and technology didactic courses, students apply their knowledge during integrated clinical experiences in area radiology departments. Academically ready students can apply to the program following the guidelines of the Allied Health competitive admission process. Interested applicants should review the information provided here and contact their program advisor for application requirements.
Program Graduate Competencies
The Program Graduate Competencies listed below identify the major learning goals related to your specific program of study and identify the knowledge and skills you will have when you graduate to be successful in your chosen field.
- Demonstrate clinical competence by performing a full range of radiologic procedures on all patient populations.
- Professionally utilize verbal, nonverbal and written communication in patient care intervention and professional relationships.
- Demonstrate professional growth and development by practicing the profession's code of ethics and comply with the profession's scope of practice.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills in the performance of radiographic procedures.
Core Curriculum Competencies
The Core Curriculum Competencies listed below identify what you will be able to do as a graduate, regardless of your program of study. You will acquire these core competencies through general education courses and program-specific coursework. You will be expected to use relevant technology to achieve these outcomes:
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
Graduation Requirements
Core Courses
Program/Major Courses
| RAD 105 | Intro to Patient Care and Radiography | 3 |
| RAD 130 | Radiographic Procedures I | 4 |
| RAD 131 | Radiographic Procedures II | 4 |
| RAD 140 | Principles of Radiographic Imaging I | 3 |
| RAD 141 | Principles of Radiographic Imaging II | 3 |
| RAD 150 | Radiation Protection and Biology | 2 |
| RAD 160 | Clinical Radiography I | 3 |
| RAD 161 | Clinical Radiography II | 3 |
| RAD 162 | Clinical Radiography III | 5 |
| RAD 222 | Selected Topics in Radiography | 3 |
| RAD 230 | Radiographic Procedures III | 3 |
| RAD 240 | Radiographic Equipment Operation and Quality Assurance | 3 |
| RAD 250 | Radiographic Pathology | 2 |
| RAD 260 | Clinical Radiography IV | 5 |
| RAD 261 | Clinical Radiography V | 5 |
Program/Major Support Courses
Suggested Pathway to Graduation (Course Sequence Sheet)
PROGRAM SPECIFIC ADVISEMENT STATEMENT
Delaware Tech does not apply blanket age limits to courses for the purposes of transfer in, meeting selective admission programs' ranking/entrance procedures, or meeting program requirements for award completion. There is a five year age limit used in the selective admission procedures for the Radiologic Technology program for BIO 120 and MAT 162. The first semester identifies the courses required for program application. Semesters two through seven identify the course schedule for students accepted into the program.
Semester 1
Semester 2
| RAD 105 | Intro to Patient Care and Radiography | 3 |
| BIO 100 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIO 121 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 5 |
Semester 3
Semester 4
| RAD 131 | Radiographic Procedures II | 4 |
| RAD 141 | Principles of Radiographic Imaging II | 3 |
| RAD 150 | Radiation Protection and Biology | 2 |
| RAD 161 | Clinical Radiography II | 3 |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
Semester 5
Semester 6
| RAD 230 | Radiographic Procedures III | 3 |
| RAD 240 | Radiographic Equipment Operation and Quality Assurance | 3 |
| RAD 260 | Clinical Radiography IV | 5 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
Semester 7
To complete program requirements, you must pass the above courses and earn at least 85 credits. The number of courses and credits required for graduation may be more depending on your need for developmental education courses and the elective choices you make (if electives are a part of the program). Some programs also have college-level courses that you must take if you do not score at a certain level on the College Placement Test. If this applies to your program, the courses are listed at the top of the sequence sheet before the first semester of the course list.
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