Radiologic Technology AAS Degree
The Radiologic Technology AAS degree program prepares students for a career as a radiologic technologist in Radiography and graduates are eligible to sit for the ARRT certification exam in Radiography RT(R). Admission to the program is through a competitive selection process including admission to the college and a separate program application. The program is full-time, starts in the Fall, and spans 21 month/5 semesters. Instruction occurs primarily at the Arvada campus, but also via online coursework and clinical internship at medical facilities. Clinical internship occurs throughout the program. Basic clinical training is completed before students enter clinical rotation. A capstone registry review course is required during the final semester prior to graduation.
Program pre-reqs may be in-progress at the time of program application, but must be completed by the May prior to the Fall start of the program. Additional fees apply for most RTE courses.
For current information, info session dates, and FAQs, please visit www.rrcc.edu/academic-programs/radiologic-technology.
The radiologic technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182 Ph: 312-704-5300 Email: mail.jrcert.org Website: www.jrcert.org
Degree Requirements
Prerequisite Courses
| RTE 1001 | Introduction to Radiography | 2 |
| HPR 1040 | Comprehensive Medical Terminol | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 5 |
Prerequisite General Education Courses
Required Program Courses
Total Credit Hours: 79
* RTE 1001, BIO 2101 & 2102 must be completed within seven years of the Fall start of the program.