Radiological Technology, AAS

Radiologic technologists or radiographers are the medical personnel who perform diagnostic imaging examinations. They work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury. Knowledge of human anatomy is essential in correctly positioning a patient to obtain accurate radiographic images. Radiographers are educated in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care. Continuous standing, equipment manipulation, lifting of non-ambulatory patients, and effective communication skills are required to work proficiently, often in an emergency situation.

 

Required high school courses include algebra and two sciences. Physics is strongly recommended. Other recommended courses include Algebra II, geometry, trigonometry, anatomy and physiology, computer science, biology, and chemistry.

 

Radiologic Technology Program application/admissions criteria are identified in the Admissions section in this catalog.

 

Mission statement:    The mission of the Radiologic Technology program is to prepare students in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become competent, entry-level radiographers who provide quality service and care to the community.

 

Goal:

Students will be clinically competent.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will apply positioning skills.
• Students will select technical factors.
• Students will utilize radiation protection.

 

Goal:

Students will demonstrate communication skills.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate written communication skills.
• Students will demonstrate oral communication skills.
• Students will demonstrate effective communication skills with co-workers and patients.

 

Goal:

Students will develop effective critical thinking skills.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will adapt standard procedures for non-routine patients.
• Students will critique images to determine diagnostic quality.

 

Goal:

Students will model professionalism positive effect in the health care community.

 

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate professional work ethics.
• Students will successfully graduate from the program.
• Graduates will successfully pass the ARRT exam.
• Graduates will seek employment.