Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
APPLICATION CODE 238
For curriculum information, contact the Health Sciences Division—Room HS-236—443-518-1560.
This area of study prepares graduates as entry-level radiographers in hospitals, medical and specialty offices, imaging centers, clinics, and other health care agencies or related corporations. Students develop knowledge and skills in patient care, radiographic procedures, radiation protection, and radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment manipulation and operation. Student clinical educational experiences are proved at clinical sites in the Maryland and Washington, DC region. Graduates are eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination.
Suggested Summer Term
Suggested Semester 1
| BIOL 203 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| RADT 116 | Radiographic Procedures/Positioning I and Medical Terminology | 3 |
| RADT 117 | Radiographic Image Production | 3 |
| RADT 118 | Clinical Radiography I | 3 |
| MATH 138 | Statistics | 4 |
| | or higher core course | |
Suggested Semester 2
| BIOL 204 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| RADT 126 | Radiographic Procedures/Positioning II and Patient Care | 4 |
| RADT 127 | Radiographic and Fluoroscopic Imaging Equipment | 3 |
| RADT 128 | Clinical Radiography II | 3 |
Suggested Summer Term
Suggested Semester 3
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| RADT 245 | Advanced Imaging Modalities, Image Analysis, and Pathology | 3 |
| RADT 247 | Radiation Biology and Protection | 2 |
| RADT 248 | Clinical Radiography IV | 4 |
Suggested Semester 4
| RADT 256 | Certification Exam Preparation and Career Planning | 3 |
| RADT 258 | Clinical Radiography V | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: 69
Priority admission will be given to prospective students who complete Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 203), Statistics (MATH 138), Interpersonal Communication (SPCH 110), and College Composition (ENGL 121) by the priority application deadline in the office of Admissions and Advising.
A grade of "B" or better is required in Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 203), and a grade of “C” or better is required in all science (except BIOL 203), mathematics, language, radiography, and clinical courses.
Anatomy and Physiology courses must be completed within five years prior to admission to the first radiology course. BIOL 101 or BIOL 107 must be completed within 10 years prior to clinical admission.
For students who have college credit courses completed, a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher for all courses and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for all science courses is required.
A graduate should be able to
- Practice as clinically competent entry-level technologists.
- Display strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrate communication skills in a healthcare setting.
- Conduct their duties in an ethical and professional manner with clear understanding of cultural diversity and healthcare access inequity.
- Display proficiency in digital imaging skills.