Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science

Radiography (Florida Community College Option) (2154)

This is a limited access program.

Mission Statement: Creating competent, ethical, confident, entry-level health care practitioners committed to professional development through life-long learning in a positive, non-discriminatory and supportive learning environment.

The Career: Radiographers, under the supervision of a radiologist, play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and trauma. Radiographers perform x-ray examinations of systems of the body, including the skeletal, respiratory, circulatory, nervous and digestive systems. Graduates of the Florida Community College Radiography program are eligible to take the nationally recognized American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) examination immediately after graduation. This credential offers the radiographer excellent employment opportunities as well as a competitive salary.

The Program: This limited access program is designed for individuals who wish to become certified in radiography. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the ARRT examination and work as entry-level radiographers. You are strongly advised to complete as many of the general education courses as possible before applying to the program. A minimum grade of “C” must be maintained in all radiography courses in order to continue in the program.

Certification and Licensing
Graduates of the Radiography program are eligible to take the nationally recognized American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination immediately after graduation.

Application Procedure
To meet the mimimum requirements for consideration for acceptance to the Radiography program, students must:

1. Have a Florida Community College student number and classification as degree-seeking
2. Complete an application to the Radiography program
3. Have completed the prerequisite courses with a “C” or better

Prerequisites: Successful completion of the following prerequisites is necessary before applying to the program:

	BSC 2085C	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4 credits
	HSC 1531	Medical Terminology	3 credits
	*Mathematics (minimum of MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra)		3 credits

A physical examination will be required upon acceptance to the program.

Cost
Estimated cost of tuition is $4,900 (for Florida residents, as of 7/05). Contact the program manager for additional costs ( books, uniforms, materials, ARRT exam).

Curriculum

General Education Courses
ENC 1101	English Composition I	3
	*Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
	*Humanities	3
BSC 2085C	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
	*Mathematics	3
	Credit Hours	16

 

Professional Courses
BSC 2086C	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
HSC 1531	Medical Terminology	3
RTE 1000	Introduction to Radiologic Technology	3
RTE 1503C	Radiographic Procedures I	3
RTE 1613	Radiologic Physics I	3
RTE 1804L	Radiographic Clinic I	1
RTE 1111	Patient Care for Radiologic Technologists	3
RTE 1418C	Radiographic Techniques I	3
RTE 1513C	Radiograph Procedures II	3
RTE 1623	Radiologic Physics II	3
RTE 1814L	Radiographic Clinic II	4
RAT 2241	Radiation Biology and Safety	3
RTE 1457C	Radiographic Technique II	3
RTE 1824L	Radiographic Clinic III	4
RTE 2782	Radiographic Pathology	3
RTE 1834L	Radiographic Clinic IV	6
RTE 2061	Radiologic Seminar	3
RTE 1844L	Radiographic Clinic V	6
	Credit Hours	61

Total Credit Hours: 77

*Refer to A.S. degree General Education Requirements.

Notes
You have two options in this program: the associate in science (A.S.) degree, which can prepare you for employment or transfer to a state university, and the associate in applied science (A.A.S.) degree, which is intended primarily for students who want immediate employment after graduation. If you choose the A.S. degree you must take MAC 1105, MGF 1106 or a higher level mathematics. The A.A.S. degree requires MAT 1033 or higher. Please see an advisor to determine the option that is best for you.

Record of Conviction of a Crime
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) will determine a Radiography program graduate’s eligibility for credentialing when there is an arrest/conviction record. Convicted felons must pre-apply to the ARRT to determine eligibility. Students should contact the ARRT at 651.687.0048 between the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. (EST) for questions concerning eligibility requirements. The ARRT must declare the student eligible before the student enrolls in the Radiography program.

Most clinical agencies require students to undergo drug screen and criminal background checks prior to placement in the agencies for clinical experiences. Students whose drug screening and criminal background checks are deemed unsatisfactory may be denied access to clinical experiences by the clinical agencies. Failure to qualify for and meet clinical requirements at clinical sites may prevent completion of the program. Withdrawal from the program may be necessary if students cannot be placed for clinical experiences.

The cost of the background check and drug screen is borne by the student. Additionally, it is the student’s responsibility to have all paperwork completed by the program’s published deadline.Students who are unable to complete the clinical requirements after acceptance into selective access programs are not eligible for refunds of tuition.