Overview
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Completion of the Medical Radiologic Technology AAS Degree qualifies the student to pursue the Advanced Technical Certificates in Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
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Industry Accreditation
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Full program offered at
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Consequences of Criminal Conviction, Notice of Potential Ineligibility for License
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Lone Star College Health Occupation Programs Admissions Policy
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Licensure - Employment in this field requires Texas licensure from the Texas Medical Board/ American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (State & National).
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Program Pathway
Medical Radiologic Technology, AAS
| Medical Radiologic Technology, AAS Total | 63 | |
| Prerequisite Semester | 4 | |
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| BIOL 2404 | Intro to Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| First Semester | 11 | |
| RADR 1313 | Principles Radiographic Imaging I | 3 |
| RADR 1409 | Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care | 4 |
| RADR 1411 | Basic Radiographic Procedures | 4 |
| Second Semester | 10 | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| RADR 1260 | Clinical Medical Radiologic Tech | 2 |
| RADR 2217 | Radiographic Pathology | 2 |
| Third Semester | 13 | |
| RADR 1360 | Clinical - Medical Radiologic Tech | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| RADR 2401 | Intermed Radiographic Procedures | 4 |
| RADR 2305 | Principles Radiographic Imaging II | 3 |
| Fourth Semester | 13 | |
| RADR 1460 | Clinical - Radiologic Technology | 4 |
| RADR 2331 | Advanced Radiographic Procedures | 3 |
| RADR 2309 | Radiographic Imaging Equipment | 3 |
| CORE | Core - Language, Philosophy, & Culture [40] Course options listed in the catalog. Core - Creative Arts [50] (as of Fall 2024)Course options listed in the catalog. | 3 |
| Fifth Semester | 6 | |
| RADR 2313 | Radiation Biology and Protection | 3 |
| RADR 2360 | Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 3 |
| Sixth Semester | 6 | |
| RADR 2361 | Clinical - Medical Radiologic Tech | 3 |
| PROGRAM CAPSTONE | Program Capstone Course options listed in the catalog. | 3 |
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Program Details
- The course of study for a radiologic technologist is a two-year program, leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree. The program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to perform radiographic examinations, provide patient care, and assist the radiologist during diagnostic procedures.
Program Highlights
- State of the art laboratories and equipment give the student a safe space to practice their technical skills. Supervised clinical experiences at local hospitals and outpatient clinics allow for refinement of their clinical skills. This combination provides the student an opportunity for educational development and assurance of competency in radiographic skills.
- The curriculum is a balance of general education and technical courses in the classroom taught by experienced and dedicated faculty. The program is offered at LSC-Montgomery and LSC-CyFair. Each college accepts one class each year into the radiologic technology program. The six-semester program includes two summer semesters, for a total of 63 credit hours.
Credentials and Careers
- Graduates of the programs are effectively prepared for entry-level positions in the medical radiologic technology profession. Radiologic technologists are employed in medical centers, community hospitals, extended care facilities, physicians' offices, specialist clinics, and other health care institutions.
Transferability
- General education courses (Core) are designated for easy transfer to Texas public institutions and applicable to requirements at private and out-of-state institutions.
- Technical coursework may be transferrable to other institutions.
Please consult with a program advisor for more information about transferability.
- The Student Success Course Requirement is satisfied through successful completion of RADR 1409.
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This program is offered at 2 locations - LSC-CyFair and LSC-Montgomery - with two different start dates. Please refer to the program website link below for the start dates by campus with a semester-by-semester plan.
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