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Radiologic Technology, AAS

Radiologic Technology is a health care profession involving the use of ionizing radiation to generate diagnostic images in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The degree is a two-year program (six sequential semesters including summers) that prepares students for entry-level positions as radiographers.

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Program Information

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology is a two-year program that prepares students for entry-level positions as radiographers.

Program Details:

  • The Program is six sequential trimesters (16 weeks) including summers.
  • The program starts once per year in the Spring Trimester.
  • Students must complete 23 credits of general education requirements and 55 credits of major core courses before graduation.
  • The curriculum is designed in accordance with the radiography curriculum established by the ASRT.
  • The Radiography program is academically rigorous in nature, involving science, math, anatomy and
    technical aspects of Radiologic Technology.
  • The program is based on 40 hours per week, classes are held at the Superstition Mountain Campus and clinical practice at affiliated hospitals in the valley.
  • The program is designed around a model of classroom and laboratory instruction integrated with hands-on experience in a clinical setting that provides a thorough educational foundation and professional preparation to enter the workforce as an independent practitioner upon graduation.
  • Students are required by Arizona state statute to complete 1800 practicum hours within the 2 years.
  • Students must maintain a minimum of a 75% average to remain in the program. Students must be adequately prepared to meet the challenge and establish priorities prior to the start of classes.
  • View Student Handbook Here [PDF]

Graduates of the program are eligible to:

  • Receive an AAS degree in Radiologic Technology.
  • Sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination (ARRT).
  • Apply for an Arizona license to practice radiography – CRT (Certified Radiologic Technologist).

Next Steps:

  • Attend an Information Session
    • Please email kayla.davis@centralaz.edu to be added to the distribution list and attend our virtual information session.
    • The meeting invite will be sent out the day before the meeting.
    • Information Session Dates and Times:
      • 12/7/23 @ 4pm
      • 1/4/24 @ 4pm
      • 2/1/24 @ 4pm
      • 3/7/24 @ 4pm
      • 4/4/24 @ 4pm
      • 5/2/24 @ 4pm
      • 6/6/24 @ 4pm
      • No information sessions are held in July/ August to accommodate the interview process.
  • Review Information and Admissions Packet- Applications are only accepted May 1st – June 30th each year.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Program:

FAQ’s [PDF]