Radiologic Technology AAS Degree

The Radiologic Technology Program is designed to provide training in radiologic technology for students who wish to establish eligibility to participate in the national certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Graduates who pass the national certifying examination are qualified to assume diagnostic radiographer positions in medical facilities across the nation, both in hospitals and private clinics or offices. Graduates of the program may also be eligible to pursue further certification in CT, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy.

The required general education and prerequisite courses must be complete or in-session when the student applies to the program. Upon acceptance into the program, students can expect to spend 30-40 hours per week in the classroom or at clinical internship. Internships take place in healthcare facilities. Students can expect to rotate through a variety of clinical shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and overnights. The final semester will include a capstone course. Additional fees apply for most RTE courses.

Admission to the radiologic technology program is through a competitive selection process. Applications are accepted once a year between January–March. Information sessions are held regularly throughout the year. Please contact an advisor or visit the website for details: www.rrcc.edu/radiologic-technology.

Requirements

Prerequisite Courses

HPR 178Medical Terminology

2

RTE 101Introduction to Radiography

2

Required General Education Courses:

ENG/COM100 or higher

3

MAT 121CollegeAlgebra : MA1

4

or Trigonometry or Calculus

BIO 201Human Anatomy&Phys I w/Lab:SC1

4

BIO 202Human Anatomy&Phys II w/Lab:SC1

4

PSY/SOC100 or higher

3

 

Required Courses

RTE 111Radiographic Patient Care

2

RTE 121Radiologic Procedures I

3

RTE 122Radiologic Procedures II

3

RTE 131Radiogr Pathology/Image Eval

1.5

RTE 132Radiog Pathology/Image Eval II

1.5

RTE 141Radiographic Equip/Imaging I

3

RTE 142Radiographic Equip/Imaging II

3

RTE 181Internship: Radiographic I

3

RTE 182Internship: Radiographic II

5

RTE 183Internship: Radiographic III

6

RTE 221Advanced Medical Imaging

3

RTE 231Radiation Biology/Protection

2

RTE 281Radiographic Internship IV

8

RTE 282Radiographic Clinical Intern V

9

RTE 289Capstone

3

Total Credit Hours: 77