Radiography - AAS

Fall First Year:

• BIO 140W - Essentials Of Human Anatomy & Physiology Credits: 5

• BIO 152W  and BIO 153W  or BIO 240  and BIO 241  can be taken in place of BIO 140W  

• ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3

• ENG 111A ; ENG 111B ; ENG 111C ; or ENG 111H  can be taken in place of ENG 111 

• HSC 105 - Medical Terminology Credits: 2
• POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3

• POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W  or HIS 237W  can be taken in place of POL 103W 

Winter First Year:

• ENG 112 - College Composition II Credits: 3

• ENG 112A , ENG 112H , ENG 113  or ENG 211  can be taken in place of ENG 112 

• PSY 101W - Psychology of Adjustment Credits: 3

• PSY 211W  can be taken in place of PSY 101W 

• RAD 103 - Introduction to Radiologic Sciences Credits: 2

• Students may not attempt RAD 103  more than twice; any record of the course on the academic transcript is considered an at tempt.

Fall First Year Clinical:

• LW 206A - Occupational Wellness Credits: 1
• RAD 100 - Basic Science of Medical Imaging Credits: 2
• RAD 105 - Fundamentals of Radiography Credits: 2
• RAD 105L - Fundamentals of Radiography Lab Credits: 2
• RAD 108W - Introduction to Healthcare and Patient Care Credits: 2
• RAD 130 - Radiographic Procedures 1 Credits: 1.5
• RAD 130L - Radiographic Procedures 1 Lab Credits: 2

Winter First Year Clinical:

• LWA 206B - Occupational Wellness 2 Credits: 0.5
• LWA 206C - Occupational Wellness 3 Credits: 0.5
• RAD 110 - Principles of Radiographic Exposure Credits: 1
• RAD 110L - Principles of Radiographic Exposure Lab Credits: 1.5
• RAD 120W - Principles of Radiation Biology and Protection Credits: 2
• RAD 122 - Digital Imaging Credits: 1
• RAD 180 - Radiographic Procedures 2&3 Credits: 2
• RAD 180L - Radiographic Procedures 2 & 3 Lab Credits: 3
• RAD 205W - Pharmacology In Imaging Credits: 1

Spring First Year Clinical:

• RAD 135 - Clinical Education 1 Credits: 6
• RAD 140W - Clinical Seminar 1 Credits: 1
• RAD 235 - Radiographic Procedures 4 Credits: 1
• RAD 235L - Radiographic Procedures 4 Lab Credits: 1.5
• RAD 264 - Cross Sectional Imaging Credits: 1

Fall Second Year Clinical:

• RAD 160 - Clinical Education 2 Credits: 10
• RAD 165W - Clinical Seminar 2 Credits: 2
• RAD 212 - Advanced Imaging Equipment Credits: 1

Winter Second Year Clinical:

• RAD 220 - Clinical Education 3 Credits: 10
• RAD 225W - Clinical Seminar 3 Credits: 2
• RAD 258W - Radiography Capstone Seminar Credits: 2

Total Credits: 83.5

Notations

1. Students must complete the Validation Application and receive a “Semester and Year of Validation” to be eligible to enter the program. It is recommended that this application be submitted during the final semester of pre-requisite courses. Validation is a process that allows the Registrar’s Office to review and confirm that the student has completed the prerequisite courses and met the requirements of this program.
2. Validation requirements: 1) BIO 140W  or equivalents and RAD 103  with minimum grade of “B” (3.0) within the past five years; 2) Students may not attempt RAD 103  more than twice; any record of the course on the academic transcript is condidered an attempt; 3) ENG 111 , ENG 112 , HSC 105 , POL 103W , PSY 101W  or equivalents with a minimum grade of “C” (2.0); 4) Math courses are to have been taken within the last five years; 5) Highschool GPA of 2.5 or higher witin 5 years, or MTH 119W  with a C or better within five years of validation, or Accuplacer score of QRAS 255-268; 6) During final semester of prerequisite courses students must submit the validation application to the Registrar’s Office.
3. RAD 103  may include a required job shadow experience to become validated. This may require that students complete an online training session, have proof of a negative TB tine test, and other supporting documentation before gaining access to the agency. This course should be taken during the semester you plan to validate.
4. If you are anticipating pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree BIO 152W  and BIO 153W  are required for most transfer programs.
5. Students who complete BIO 152W  in place of BIO 140W  will be required to take BIO 153W  (recommended for winter first year). Students who complete BIO 240  in place of BIO 140W  will be required to take BIO 241  (recommended for winter first year).
6. Once validated, students must waitlist themselves during each Special Clinical Registration Period for their clinical program track to be eligible to begin the program and to remain validated. Failure to complete the waitlist process will result in removal from the validation list. See the validation & clinical registration pages on the website for more information and dates.
7. Following entry to the program via special clinical registration students are required to complete health requirements including, but not limited to: 1) physical exam documented on the provided physical form; 2) current American Heart Association BLS provider certification; 3) a successful ten (10) panel drug screen by the approved agency; 4) an annual TB skin test; 5) Immunization Records including MMR, Tdap, Varicella, and Hepatitis B or signed waiver; 6) an annual flu shot. These requirements will be discussed at the required orientation and will be provided to you along with submission instructions via an electronic storage and clinical placement system. All certifications and immunizations must be up-to-date and remain current throughout the program.
8. All students are required to complete a Criminal Background Check following clinical entry registration. Background check results can effect clinical placement and eligibility for the ARRT examination and should be discussed prior to validation.
9. Students must meet with the program coordinator prior to validation to inform them of any previous convictions, felony or misdemeanor, including traffic violations involving controlled substances. Agency contracts with health care institutions may prohibit students with felony or misdemeanors to enter the facility and thus possibly prohibit course completion and progression in the program. Graduates may be ineligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists national certifying examination.
10. Students should be aware that the current ARRT application form requests that the following information be reported: Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor; Misdemeanor speeding convictions related to alcohol or drug use; Pleas of guilty; Plea of nolo contendere; Withheld adjudication; Suspended sentence; Military court-martial. Questions may be directed to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, (651) 687-0048, or www.arrt.org.
11. In addition to tuition, fees, and textbook costs students should plan for the following expenses following successful clinical entry: immunizations & BLS certification to meet health requirements, background check, drug screen, ACEMAPP registration, online clinical documentation registration fee, Registry Review Subscription, appropriate laboratory and clinic attire including lead markers, shoes, protective eyewear, and name tags. Program costs are published in the Radiography Student Handbook.
12. You are responsible for paying the cost of any medical care that might be necessary if you are injured or become ill as a result of clinical practice activities. The College does not provide insurance coverage for such situations.
13. Radiography Program courses are offered day and evening hours and must be taken together in the sequence shown. Clinical Education courses are conducted primarily during daytime hours; however, off-shifts (second and weekend shifts) will be assigned to meet course objectives. You are responsible for providing your own transportation to and from clinical sites and possible parking fees. You must have transportation available, as sites may not be in your community.
14. You must achieve a minimum “C” (2.0) grade in each Radiography course to be eligible to continue in the program.
15. The Radiography Student Handbook contains specific program policies, requirements, and information that you are required to comply with while enrolled in the program. All policies must be adhered to for progression in the program.
16. Students who have a course failure or withdrawal in the first clinical semester must re-validate in order to reenter the program.
17. For students who have a course failure or withdrawal within the second or subsequent semester of their clinical program, a request for reentry can be made by submitting the Request for Reentry form.
18. The request for reentry should be made within one month of the course failed or withdrawn from or at the latest one month after the grade is transcripted. Reentry Guidelines are published in the Radiography Student Handbook.