Radiologic Technologist Career Major - Overview
Career Major Length
2576.00Total Hours
Course Title
Hours
Academic Life Skills
15.00
Introduction to Radiologic Science & Health Care
48.00
Ethics and Law in Radiologic Sciences
32.00
Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences
64.00
Pharmacology and Venipuncture
32.00
Radiographic Procedures I
76.00
Image Analysis I
48.00
Principles of Imaging
60.00
Digital Image Acquisition and Display
64.00
Radiation Production and Characteristics
48.00
Radiographic Procedures II
74.00
Image Analysis II
48.00
Imaging Equipment
72.00
Clinical Practice I
645.00
Clinical Practice II
645.00
Radiation Biology
48.00
Radiation Protection
48.00
Advanced Imaging
48.00
Clinical Practice III
199.00
Radiographic Pathology
32.00
Career Preparation for Radiography
16.00
Comprehensive Program Review for Radiography
64.00
Radiologic Procedures III
50.00
Radiologic Procedures IV
100.00
Helpful Attributes and Abilities
- Good physical and mental health
- Ability to critically think and problem solve
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to work independently
- Flexibility to work in various environments
- Ability to wear a lead apron and stand for long periods of time
- Ability to adapt to emergency situations
Required Prerequisites
- High school diploma or GED
- 18 years of age
- CPR for Health Care Provider (AHA Course)
- Associate Degree (which must include 4 or more hours of Anatomy & Physiology; 2-3 hours of Medical Terminology; college algebra for credit; and communication)) OR lack no more than 12 college credit hours from receiving such a degree
Student Organizations
Certifications Available
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American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) National Certification exam