Radiologic (X-Ray) Technology - A.A.S. Degree (Career)
APPLICATION CODE 238
For curriculum information, contact the Division of Health, Science, and Technology—Room SET-430—443-518-1600.
This program 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 provided at clinical sites in the Maryland and Washington, DC region. Graduates are eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination.
Graduation Requirements - Completion of 68-69 credit hours general education core and required courses related to major. Completion of mandatory and elective ARRT competency requirements.
General Education Prerequisite Courses
Suggested Semester 1
| BIOL 203/203L | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| RADT 106 | Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care | 4 |
| RADT 108 | Introduction to Clinical Radiography | 1 |
| RADT 116 | Radiographic Procedures/Positioning I and Medical Terminology | 3 |
| RADT 117 | Radiographic Image Production | 3 |
| RADT 118 | Clinical Radiography I | 3 |
Suggested Semester 2
| BIOL 204/204L | 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
The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois, 60606-3182, 312-704-5300, mail@jrcert.org).
*Priority admission will be given to prospective students who complete Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 203/203L), Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 204/204L), Statistics (MATH 138), Technical Physical Science (PHYS 101/101L), Interpersonal Communication (COMM 110), and College Composition (ENGL 121) by the priority application deadline in the office of Admissions and Advising.
Anatomy and Physiology courses must be completed within five years prior to admission to the first radiology course. BIOL 101/101L or BIOL 107/107L and PHYS 101/101L must be completed within 10 years prior to clinical admission.
A grade of B or above is required for Anatomy and Physiology I and Anatomy and Physiology II. A grade of “C” or better is required for all science, mathematics, language, radiography, and clinical courses. For students who have completed college credit courses, 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.