Radiographers (X-ray technologists) assist radiologists (MDs) in performing examinations of the body to rule out or confirm and identify fractures or disease. To accomplish this, radiographers must be well-trained in using highly technical X-ray equipment and applying specialized techniques. Radiographers study human anatomy and physiology, pathology, exposure techniques, positioning, fluoroscopic procedures, radiation protection, trauma and mobile radiography. Elective topics in radiation therapy, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, C.T. and MRI are also provided.
The Radiologic Technology program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and by the S.C. Radiation Quality Standards Association.
Joint Review Committee on Educational Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive
Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
jrcert.org
Graduates are eligible to take the ARRT examination. Upon successful completion, students receive the designation of Registered Radiologic Technologist RT(R).
Required rotations through various hospitals, offices, trauma centers and immediate care areas of radiology are scheduled for certain days. Evenings and weekends are scheduled by the program to enhance their clinical education experience. These rotations are required.
Students are required to purchase and maintain a set of standard white uniforms, laboratory coats, white shoes and a name pin (approximate cost of $385), radiography books and manuals (approximate cost of $800) and membership fees in professional organizations (approximate cost of $35).
In addition to the college’s placement test and the admissions requirements of the Health Sciences department, specific eligibility and admissions criteria to the Radiologic Technology program are:
Acceptable interview eligibility criteria:
HOBET 60 composite percent (minimum reading 60 percent) and MTC writing sample score of 30; or
SAT 910 (minimum critical reading 430) and MTC writing sample score of 30; or
ACT 19 (minimum verbal 18) and MTC writing sample score of 30; or
Successful completion of the Pre-Health Care certificate with a 2.5 GPA and “C” or higher in each course; or.
Associate degree or higher.
High school diploma or equivalent
High school or college credits in mathematics/science (recommended)
Acceptable admissions criteria:
Attend information session
Two clinical observations
Certification in basic first-aid and CPR
Successful formal interview following an information session
Acceptable criminal background check and drug screening results
All applicants for the program must complete two observations prior to being interviewed.
Students awaiting entry are encouraged to enroll in the Pre-Health Care Certificate.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all math, science and technology courses. No course may be repeated more than once, no radiology course may be repeated.
A merit admission opportunity is available for certain highly qualified applicants which will permit interviewing in advance of the chronologically determined interview eligibility date. Information about merit admission and program information can be found at midlandstech.edu/radtech.
| A. | General Education Course Requirements (18 credit hours) | ||
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Credit Hours |
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| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers |
3.0 |
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| MAT 102 | Intermediate Algebra |
3.0 |
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| ENG 101 | English Composition I |
3.0 |
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| ENG 102 | English Composition II |
3.0 |
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| PSY 201 | General Psychology |
3.0 |
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| Approved Humanities Course |
3.0 |
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Subtotal |
18.0 |
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| Major courses meeting other college general education core requirements are starred (*) below. | |||
| B. | Major Course Requirements (59 credit hours) | ||
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Credit Hours |
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| RAD 101 | Introduction to Radiography |
2.0 |
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| RAD 105 | Radiographic Anatomy |
4.0 |
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| RAD 110 | Radiographic Imaging I |
3.0 |
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| RAD 115 | Radiographic Imaging II |
3.0 |
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| RAD 121 | Radiographic Physics |
4.0 |
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| RAD 130 | Radiographic Procedures I |
3.0 |
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| RAD 136 | Radiographic Procedures II |
3.0 |
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| RAD 153 | Applied Radiography I |
3.0 |
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| RAD 155 | Applied Radiography I |
5.0 |
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| RAD 165 | Applied Radiography II |
5.0 |
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| RAD 220 | Selected Imaging Topics |
3.0 |
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| RAD 225 | Selected Radiographic Topics* |
2.0 |
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| RAD 235 | Radiography Seminar I |
1.0 |
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| RAD 258 | Advanced Radiography I |
8.0 |
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| RAD 268 | Advanced Radiography II |
8.0 |
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| RAD 284 | Fluoroscopic Procedures |
2.0 |
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Subtotal |
59.0 |
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| Additional Course Requirements (5 credit hours) | |||
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Credit Hours |
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| BIO 112 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology |
4.0 |
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| RAD 102 | Patient Care Procedures |
2.0 |
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| Subtotal |
6.0 |
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| Total Credit Hours: |
83.0 |
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