• Accreditation
• Admission Requirements
• Credentials Earned
• Degree Earned
• Length of Program
• Overview
• Program Goals
• Program Mission
• Program Mission Statement

• Radiography Curriculum
• Radiography Essential Functions
  (pdf document)
• Radiography Application Form
  (pdf document)
  • ***A new form will be available February 1, 2010.
• Radiologic Technology Brochure
  (pdf document)
• Radiography Handbook
  (pdf document)

The mission of the Radiography program is to prepare entry level radiographers with knowledge and skills to competently and perform diagnostic radiologic imaging procedures, thus fulfilling the needs of the medical community in the service area.

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PROGRAM DIRECTED GOALS

1. Provide the health care community with graduate entry level radiographers skilled in diagnostic imaging procedures.
2. Enroll qualified students who will benefit from the program of study.
3. Provide students with knowledge and skills to competently and safely perform diagnostic radiologic imaging procedures.
4. Provide academic advising, counseling, and career planning opportunities.
5. Demonstrate principles of ethics and build character and professional attributes to provide an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

STUDENT LEARNING GOALS

1. Competently perform a full range of radiologic imaging procedures on patients as an entry-level practitioner.
2. Practice within the profession’s legal and ethical boundaries to meet the health care needs of patients.
3. Utilize problem solving critical thinking, decision-making, and communication skills in the performance of medical imaging procedures.
4. Participate in continuing education activities for professional and personal growth.

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Radiologic Technologists produce diagnostic images of internal structures of the body on x-ray film and/or computer display monitors. Duties include positioning patients for radiologic examinations; determining proper voltage, current, and exposure time for each radiograph; adjusting x-ray equipment; and, assisting radiologists with special procedures and the preparation of contrast media. Radiographers must respect the rights and dignity of individuals and display exceptional interpersonal skills, sensitivity, and tact with ill, injured, and suffering patients. Those who have chosen radiography as a profession must assume a commitment to patient care and a responsibility for life-long learning.

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Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) 20 North Wacker Drive , Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-2901, (312)704-5300

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Associate in Applied Science

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Five semesters
75 semester hours

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Registered Technologist, Radiography, RT(R) following successful passage of the certifying examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

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The mission of the Radiography program is to prepare entry level radiographers with the knowledge and skills to competently and safely perform diagnostic radiologic imaging procedures.

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In addition to the general admission requirements for the College, admission to the Radiography program requires:

1. Unconditional admission to the College.

2. Submit COMPLETE application packet for admission to the Radiologic Technology Program by June 1st. The packet should include the following documents:

• Program application
• Essential Functions form
• Observation forms
• All transcripts (official high school and/or college must be sent to Records Office and unofficial copies attached to program application)
• Official COMPASS test scores (required regardless of ACT scores).

3. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age (Alabama Regulations for Control of Radiation Rule 420-3-03 (6), "Occupational Radiation Dose Limits: States that all occupational workers employing ionizing radiation must be at least 18 years of age.)

4. Minimum of 2.5 cumulative GPA for students with previous college work.

5. Minimum of 2.5 high school GPA for students without prior college work (GED acceptable in lieu of high school transcript.)

6. COMPASS Placement scores in Reading , Writing, and Mathematics taken within 3 years with a minimum score of 76 on the reading portion of the exam.

7. Eligibility for placement into English 101, Math 100 and Biology 201.

8. Applicant must be in good standing with the college.

9. Applicants must meet the Essential Functions required for Radiologic Technology Programs.

10. Applicants must have a minimum of 12 hours clinical observation.

Admission to the Radiography Program is competitive, and the number of students admitted is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Meeting minimal requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

For more information, please refer to the College Catalog and Student Handbook.

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