Radiologic Technology Degree
The associate degree brings you into the area of high technology in the field of medicine. You will experience all the applications of diagnostic imaging, including routine radiography and fluoroscopy, trauma radiography, surgical and mobile radiography, pediatric radiography, as well as subspecialties such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultra sound (US), and nuclear medicine (NM) and radiation therapy.
You, as a program graduate, are eligible to sit for the national accreditation examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), which awards a national certification in Radiology Technology. The partnerships the college has with area hospitals will provide you the benefits of on-the-job training in a clinical setting.
Hospital radiology departments, clinics, physicians' offices, and diagnostic centers seek graduates with this degree.
MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Columbus Technical College School of Radiologic Technology to provide an education of excellence and high quality to qualified students in an environment that focuses on continuous quality improvement. In the academic and clinical setting, a curriculum is presented that provides the students opportunities to develop a mastery of subject matter, technical competencies, ethical considerations, and problem solving abilities. The Education provided will foster cooperation, commitment, and individual student responsibility. The student scholar will be able to apply the knowledge attained toward successfully competing in the ever changing health care environment.
Program Assessment Goals
Goal 1. Students/graduates will exhibit effective communication skills.
Goal 2. Students/graduates will be clinically competent for entry-level performance.
Goal 3. Students/graduates will exhibit effective communication skills, critical thinking, and problem solving skills.
Goal 4. Students/graduates will exhibit development of professional growth in attitudes, behavior, and ethics.
Program Effectiveness Data:
1. Students will pass the ARRT Certification on 1st attempt.
2. Students will complete program within 24 months.
3. Employers will be satisfied with graduates’ performance.
4. Graduates will be satisfied with their education.
5. Students pursuing employment will be employed within 6 months post-graduation.
Radiologic Technology Program Effectiveness Data:
- 5 year job placement rate (2007-2011) = 86.1%
- ARRT Certification Pass Rate (2007-2011) = 97%
- Program Completion Rate for 2011: 80%; 5 year rate = 85.7
Program Admission Requirements for Radiologic Technology
(Competitive Admission)
Must have presented official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official GED scores to the Admissions Office.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- No provisional and/or special admission students considered for the program.
- Must have minimum Reading and Writing COMPASS scores and these scores can not be more than five (5) years old in the semester you compete.
- Complete prerequisite courses for your intended program as listed on web site by the end of Spring semester
- Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 at the end of Spring semester
- Submit packet containing the following:
- Letter of Intent Form
- Personal Data Sheet
- Technical Standards for Rad Tech. Form
- Provide current physical exam (medical form)/immunization record and current CPR card after program acceptance.
Packets should be turned in to HSC-3325 by June 1 for Fall semester admission no sooner than two weeks prior to due date. All packets must be complete prior to due date.
Entrance is contingent on completion of a Background check through H.I.R.E which must be completed after being conditionally accepted to the program.
Curriculum Outline
( 93 Semester Hours)
General Core Courses
Course |
Title |
Credits |
Comp & Rhetoric |
3 |
|
College Algebra |
3 |
|
Introductory Psychology |
3 |
|
HUMN xxxx |
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective |
3 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
Fundamental Technical Courses
Course |
Title |
Credits |
Introduction to Computers |
3 |
|
BIOL 2113* |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab |
1 |
|
BIOL 2114* |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 |
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab |
1 |
|
Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences |
2 |
Specific Technical Courses
Course |
Title |
Credits |
Introduction to Radiology |
4 |
|
Radiographic Procedures I |
3 |
|
Radiographic Procedures II |
3 |
|
Principles of Imaging I |
6 |
|
Principles of Imaging II |
6 |
|
Principles of Radiation Biology and Protection |
3 |
|
Clinical Radiography I |
4 |
|
Clinical Radiography II |
7 |
|
Radiographic Procedures III |
2 |
|
Radiographic Pathology |
2 |
|
Radiologic Technology Review |
3 |
|
Clinical Radiography III |
6 |
|
Clinical Radiography IV |
7 |
|
Clinical Radiography V |
9 |
*denotes courses used for ranking in competitive admission