Certificate in Health Science (RDT6)

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DESCRIPTION:
A program designed to meet the needs of the Radiation and Safety act which requires one year of Radiologic education. Graduates are prepared to work in mainly Doctor's offices and can perform radiographic procedures of the chest, abdomen, upper-lower extremities, spines and skull. Students will be prepared for the National Board. Exam. Class and clinical rotations will involve approximately 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.

BEGINNING SEMESTER: Summer/Fall

CAMPUS:Airport/Richland Memorial Hospital

PLACEMENT TEST SCORES REQUIRED TO ENROLL IN CURRICULUM COURSES:

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
A minimum of 39 semester credit hours is required for graduation. Completion of the General Radiography curriculum is required for graduation. A minimum grade of "C" must be attained in all radiology and science courses.

PROGRAM NOTES:

1. A pre-admission interview is required prior to acceptance.
2. General Radiography courses must be taken in sequence.
3. Course substitutes must be approved by the program director.
4. Advanced placement will be determined by the program director.
5. For probation, suspension, and dismissal policies, see the General Radiography student handbook and the MTC catalog.
6. For academic progression policies, see the General Radiography student handbook and the MTC catalog.
7. Prior to an interview a Program Information Session must be attended as well as the prescribed clinical observations. These required sessions will be assigned by the program.
8. Students are required to purchase uniforms. Students must also purchase malpractice insurance costing approximately $4.00 per semester.
9. Students join the SC Society of Radiologic Technologists at $20.00 for membership.
10. Current First Aid and CPR certification at the time of entry.
11. A successful physical exam is required prior to starting.
12. If possible students should take AHS 102 and BIO 112 prior to entry.
13. For more information visit the Radiologic Sciences Programs web page. 

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Course		Prerequisite
RDT 101	Radiography Orientation	Full admission to program
RDT 102	Patient Care Practices	Full admission to program
RDT 103	Radiographic Exposure I	Full admission to program
RDT 104	General Positioning I	Full admission to program
RDT 150	Clinical Practicum I	Full admission to program
RDT 105	Radiographic Exposure II	RDT 103
RDT 106	General Positioning II	RDT 104
RDT 107	Seminar I	RDT 102
RDT 151	Clinical Practicum II	RDT 150
RDT 108	Radiographic Exposure III	RDT 105
RDT 109	General Positioning III	RDT 106
RDT 110	Selected Topics	RDT 107
RDT 152	Clinical Practicum III	RDT 151

06/14/05