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Radiologic Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree

Overview

Offered at the Piedmont Summerville Site.

Entrance Dates: Spring
Length of Program: Six Terms
Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 78

Admission: Radiologic Technology is a competitive program. Students who meet the College admission criteria are eligible to enroll at the College to take prerequisite courses for this program. Prerequisite courses (ENGL 1101, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111, PHYS 1110, PHYS 1110L, Humanities/Fine Arts Area IV, PSYC 1101, BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, and ALHS 1090) must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale by the designated deadlines to be evaluated for program admission. Students are REQUIRED to attend an informational session during the ranking cycle prior to consideration for acceptance into competitive admission programs. Instructors will hold recruitment fairs/informational sessions on a rolling basis throughout the admissions cycle, January - May.

The academic ranking order for admission to the program is determined using the most recent grade for BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111, PHYS 1110 and PHYS 1110L. Students can retake a class to earn a higher grade. Students who are not selected for admission may consider another program or resubmit an admission application and a new Competitive Ranking Application by the designated deadline for the next ranking cycle. High school graduation or GED is also required for admission to this program. For more information regarding this process, please contact the Admissions Office at (706) 771-4028. Refer to program related deadlines. 

Program Description: The Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Program provides a sequence of courses that prepare students for positions in radiologic departments and related businesses and industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination for radiographers.

Program Objectives: The mission of the Radiologic Technology program is to prepare qualified radiographers who are caring, competent in critical thinking, ethical, professional and who respond to the needs of the patient and the organization. Technological advances in the medical field have increased the demand for entry-level radiographers who will perform tasks that include assisting the physician; caring for the critically ill; and performing x-ray exams for patients in the operating room, emergency room, and in the radiology department.

Employment Opportunities: The current need and an anticipated rise in the number of radiographers needed in local hospitals, clinics, and medical/surgical offices have had a positive impact on entry-level salaries in the Augusta Technical College service area. Graduates of the program are eligible to complete additional training in related areas beyond the associate degree at other educational institutions if desired.

Credentialing (Required for employment):  Program graduates achieve complete the qualifications of a radiographer and are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Radiologic Technologist -Radiography RT (R) (ARRT) examination.

Curriculum Outline

General Education Courses, 15 credits

ENGL 1101COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC

3
 
MATH 1101MATHEMATICAL MODELING

3
OR
MATH 1111COLLEGE ALGEBRA

3
 
XXXX XXXX
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS AREA IV*

3
PSYC 1101INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY

3
PHYS 1110CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS

3
PHYS 1110LCONCEPTUAL PHYSICS LAB

1

*A list of General Education Area I, II, III, IV courses can be found in the General Education

Core Curriculum Section of this catalog.

Occupational Courses, 62 credits

ALHS 1090MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

2
BIOL 2113ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

3
BIOL 2113LANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB I

1
BIOL 2114ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II

3
BIOL 2114LANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB II

1
RADT 1010INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGY

4
RADT 1030RADIOGRAPHC PROCEDURES I

3
RADT 1060RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II

3
RADT 1065RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE

2
RADT 1075RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING

4
RADT 1085RADIOLOGIC EQUIPMENT

3
RADT 1200PRINCIPLES OF RADIATION BIOLOGY AND PROTECTION

2
RADT 1320CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY I

4
RADT 1330CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHYII

7
RADT 2090RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES III

2
RADT 2260RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY REVIEW

3
RADT 2340CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY III

6
RADT 2360CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY IV

9

Note:

  • Prior to participation in campus/clinical labs, students are required to submit completed medical and dental examination forms. All required immunizations, including Hepatitis B and influenza, must be accompanied by documentation. Students who refuse to take the Hepatitis B or influenza vaccination must sign a declination form and be aware that clinical practicum sites may refuse them an opportunity to gain clinical experience.
  • A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses.
  • A student who does not earn a grade of “C” or higher in any two courses with the RADT prefix will be suspended from the program for one year. A student who does not earn a grade of “C” or higher in any three courses with the RADT prefix will not be allowed to re-enter the Radiologic Technology Program.
  • Conviction of a felony or gross misdemeanor may prohibit employment in field and may make a student ineligible to take licensing/certification exam(s) required for the profession. A background check and/or drug screen is required before a student attends a clinical practicum. For more information, contact the appropriate program advisor.
  • Student activities associated with the curriculum, especially while students are completing his or her clinical rotations, will be educational in nature. Students will not be receiving monetary remuneration during this educational experience, nor will he or she be substituted for hired staff personnel within the clinical institution in the capacity of a radiologic technologist.
  • Natural science and ALHS prefix courses older than 5 years will not be considered for program progression evaluation. Students will need to retake these courses to become eligible for program progression evaluation.
  • Prior to participation in campus/clinical labs, students are required to show proof of current health insurance. Students who cannot show proof of health insurance need to be aware that clinical practicum sites may refuse to allow them the opportunity to gain clinical experience at their facility.

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

Piedmont Summerville Day Program – Spring Entrance

PROGRAM NAME: Radiologic Technology

AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree

CAMPUS: Piedmont Summerville Day Program – Spring Entrance

Year 1 Spring Semester

ENGL 1101COMPOSITION AND RHETORIC

3
 
MATH 1111COLLEGE ALGEBRA

3
OR
MATH 1101MATHEMATICAL MODELING

3
 
BIOL 2113ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I

3
BIOL 2113LANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB I

1
PSYC 1101INTRODUCTORY PSYCHOLOGY

3
ALHS 1090MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES

2

Year 1 Summer Semester

BIOL 2114ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II

3
BIOL 2114LANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB II

1
XXXX XXXX
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS AREA IV*

3
PHYS 1110CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS

3
PHYS 1110LCONCEPTUAL PHYSICS LAB

1

*A list of General Education Area I, II, III, IV courses can be found in the General Education

Core Curriculum Section of this catalog.

Year 1 Fall Semester

Students are ranked for admission to the program during the fall semester. 

Year 2 Spring Semester

RADT 1010INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGY

4
RADT 1030RADIOGRAPHC PROCEDURES I

3
RADT 1065RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE

2
RADT 1320CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY I

4

Year 2 Summer Semester

RADT 1060RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II

3
RADT 1075RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGING

4
RADT 1330CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHYII

7

Year 2 Fall Semester

RADT 1085RADIOLOGIC EQUIPMENT

3
RADT 1200PRINCIPLES OF RADIATION BIOLOGY AND PROTECTION

2
RADT 2090RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES III

2
RADT 2340CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY III

6

Year 3 Spring Semester

RADT 2260RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY REVIEW

3
RADT 2360CLINICAL RADIOGRAPHY IV

9

 

Accreditation

The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org

The Radiologic Technology program's  current accreditation award is 8 years. General program  accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found on the JRCERT - Augusta Technical College webpage.

The accreditation award was granted on 4/19/2014. The next site visit will take place Fall 2032.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of the Radiologic Technology program is to prepare qualified radiographers who are proficient in critical thinking, competent, ethical, and professional and who responds to the needs of the patient and the organization. Technological advances in the medical field have increased the demand for entry-level radiographers who will perform tasks that include assisting the physician; caring for the critically ill; and performing x-ray exams for patients in the operating room, emergency room, and in the radiology department

To support our program mission, the radiologic technology program has established the following program goals:

  1. Students of the program will demonstrate clinical competence.
  2. Students will communicate effectively.
  3. Students will employ critical thinking.
  4. Students will demonstrate professionalism.

Student Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will demonstrate the application of effective radiation protection principles.
  • Students will demonstrate entry level mastery of clinical exams.
  • Students will use effective oral communication skills.
  • Students will use effective written communication skills.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to adjust clinical decisions based on presented scenarios.
  • Students will manipulate technical factors to non-routine or elective competencies.
  • Students will demonstrate characteristics of good work ethics.
  • Students will demonstrate time management skills in the clinical setting.

 

Student Achievement Data is available on the program's student achievement data page.