Radiologic Technology, AAS (AAS.RADIT)

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Associate in Applied Science in Radiologic Technology

80 Credit Hours

This degree prepares students to provide patient services using imaging modalities directed by physicians to perform radiologic procedures. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the National Certification Examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Accreditation

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Related Certificates

The Health Sciences Preparation Certificate (CAS.HEALSP) (CAS.HEALSP.RAD Pathway) can be used to fulfill some of the requirements of this associate degree. Some courses may be required prior to admission to this program. Your faculty advisor or success coach can help to tailor your plan.

Part A - General Education Requirements

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science: MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3
REQ Other: BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ Social Science: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(PSY 201 Recommended) Credit: 3

Total: 16

Part B - Major Requirements

BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
RAD 101 - Introduction to Radiography Credit: 2
RAD 102 - Radiology Patient Care Procedures Credit: 2
RAD 121 - Radiographic Physics Credit: 4
RAD 127 - Procedures in Radiography I Credit: 2
RAD 128 - Procedures in Radiography II Credit: 1
RAD 129 - Radiographic Positioning I Credit: 2
RAD 139 - Radiographic Positioning II Credit: 1
RAD 150 - Clinical Applications I Credit: 4
RAD 155 - Applied Radiography I Credit: 5
RAD 165 - Applied Radiography II Credit: 5
RAD 180 - Introduction to Radiographic Imaging I Credit: 1
RAD 181 - Imaging Principles I Credit: 1
RAD 201 - Radiation Biology Credit: 2
RAD 205 - Radiographic Pathology Credit: 2
RAD 225 - Selected Radiographic Topics Credit: 2
RAD 230 - Radiographic Procedures III Credit: 3
RAD 235 - Radiography Seminar I Credit: 1
RAD 236 - Radiography Seminar II Credit: 2
RAD 257 - Advanced Radiography I Credit: 7
RAD 267 - Advanced Radiography II Credit: 7
RAD 280 - Advanced Imaging I Credit: 2
RAD 281 - Advanced Imaging II Credit: 2

Total: 64

Admission and Program Requirements

General admissions and program specific procedures are required for Health Science programs, such as mandated orientation session and health record requirements. View the specific requirements by visiting the Health Sciences division page.

Applicants will be admitted to this program on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Applicants are considered to be qualified for admission to the next available class when they meet all college and program requirements. View the starting semesters page for more information.

For more information, review the program information and information sessions page. Visit the course programs and progression page for program completion and course progression information.

Course Sequence

Review the Radiologic Technology, AAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.