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Radiography (172) |
Associate of Applied Science: Radiography |
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Radiography prepares individuals for entry-level employment as radiographers in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, imaging centers, clinics, and doctors' offices.
Entrance requirements for this program include preparation for ENG 111 and MTH 154 or higher, as well as successful completion of BIO 141 or its equivalent. The program is highly competitive, and selection is based on a system of points using these criteria, and additional general education course grades and previous healthcare experience. Details regarding the point scale are in the Radiography Program Packet located on the Radiography web page, or through the Information Center at (757) 822-1122.
Priority admission is granted to Virginia residents who reside in political subdivisions supported by the college. Prospective students are encouraged to attend an Open House session for Radiography, held at 3:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month (with the exception of December) in the Regional Health Professions Center on the Virginia Beach Campus.
Students are enrolled for six consecutive semesters of full-time study, primarily during daytime hours. The program does not have part-time or evening options. The clinical component of the program requires 1,440 hours of practice in affiliate hospitals, where students must adhere to high standards of professionalism and competence. Prospective students should also be aware that certain medical facilities require both criminal/sex offender background checks, as well as drug screens, prior to being authorized to attend clinical components of the program. The cost of these screenings is the student's responsibility.
Program students are required to purchase uniforms, shoes and lead markers for clinical practice.
Program graduates are qualified to apply to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to take the national certification exam. Students with a history of certain criminal behavior may not be eligible to become certified by the ARRT. Pre-applications are available from www.arrt.org or (651) 687-0048.
The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org. |
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BIO 141 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I
| 4 | NAS 2 or acceptable NAS 2 Challenge Exam score | None |
Semester Total: 4 |
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HLT 141 |
Introduction to Medical Terminology (or HLT 143)
| 2 | None | None |
HLT 150 |
Cross Cultural Health and Wellness Practices
| 1 | None | None |
✦RAD 120 |
Medical Care Procedures & Safety in Radiology
| 3 | Admission into program | None |
✦,✫RAD 141 |
Principles of Radiographic Quality I
| 4 | Admission into program | None |
SDV 101 |
Orientation to Health Care
| 1 | None | None |
Semester Total: 11 |
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✫BIO 142 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II
| 4 | BIO 141 | None |
RAD 121 | Radiographic Procedures I
| 4 | Admission into program | None |
✦,✴RAD 131 | Elementary Clinical Procedures I
| 3 | Admission into program | None |
RAD 142 | Principles of Radiographic Quality II
| 4 | Admission into program | None |
Semester Total: 15 |
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ENG 111 | College Composition I
| 3 | Qualifying Placement Test score, ENF 1, ENF 2 or equivalent | None |
✴RAD 132 | Elementary Clinical Procedures II
| 3 | Admission into program | None |
RAD 205 | Radiation Protection and Radiobiology
| 3 | Admission into program | None |
RAD 221 | Radiographic Procedures II
| 4 | Admission into program | None |
Semester Total: 13 |
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✴RAD 190 | Coordinated Internship in Radiography
| 3 | Admission into program | None |
RAD 245 | Radiologic Specialties
| 1 | Admission into program | None |
Semester Total: 4 |
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MTH 154 (or higher) | Quantitative Reasoning
| 3 | MTH 3 (or MTH 1) or MTE 1-3, and MTH 5 (or MTH 95) or MTE 4-5; or qualifying placement score | None or MDE 54 with placement |
RAD 206 | Human Disease and Radiography
| 2 | Admission into program | None |
✴RAD 231 | Advanced Clinical Procedures I
| 5 | Admission into program | None |
RAD 255 | Radiographic Equipment
| 3 | Admission into program | None |
Semester Total: 13 |
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PSY 230 | Developmental Psychology (or Social Science Elective) 1
| 3 | None | None | | (or Social Science Elective) | 1 |
✴RAD 232 | Advanced Clinical Procedures II
| 5 | Admission into program | None | | | |
RAD 280 | Terminal Competencies in Radiography
| 1 | Admission into program | None | | | |
___________ | Humanities Elective 1
| 3 | | | 1 | | |
Semester Total: 12 |
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Total Minimum Credits: 72
1Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
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✦ Gateway Course - A course that serves as an introduction to the program and is typically offered early in the program. |
✫ Critical Course - A course faculty have identified as one that students should complete successfully, with a high level of understanding and comprehension, to progress in the program. |
❖ Milestone Course - Key intervals of program completion, if applicable. |
✴ Experiential Learning - A course where students can expect hands-on experiences and/or practical exposure opportunities which could be in or out of the classroom. |
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