Radiography 

Area of Study: Radiography 
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiography  
Program Description

A radiographer performs radiographic examinations that aid the physician in diagnosis and treatment of injury and disease. He/she understands radiation and knows how to produce high quality diagnostic examinations safely. Typically, a radiographer is employed in hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices and industry, providing patient services around the clock. Graduates of the Tri-C program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Examination. This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:
Radiography Degree Outcomes.pdf

Program Requirements

Program Admissions Requirements

Program Admissions Requirements

Credits

BIO-1221

Anatomy and Physiology for Diagnostic Medical Imaging

4

ENG-1010

College Composition I

3

MA-1020

Medical Terminology I

3

MATH-1141

Applied Algebra & Mathematical Reasoning  (1)

3

PSY-1010

General Psychology

3

Total

16


Suggested Semester Sequence  

 
 
 Second Semester   Credits 

RADT-1911
OR
RADT-191S

Clinical Radiography I 
OR
Clinical Radiography I  (2)

7
OR
5

Total

5-7

 
 
 
 
Third Semester   Credits 

RADT-2911
OR
RADT-291S

Clinical Radiography II
OR
Clinical Radiography II


7

Communication...

See Catalog for AAS Degree requirements

3

Total

10

 
 
 
 
Summer  2  Semester   Credits 

PSY-2xxx

Any 2000-level PSY elective course

3

RADT-2921
OR
RADT-292S

Clinical Radiography III  (C)
OR
Clinical Radiography III


5-7

Total

8-10

 
 
Program Total Credits

 

69-73

 
 
Notes 

(1)   MATH-1800-1819/2800-2819 & 1820/2820 may not be used to meet this requirement.

(2)   Students beginning program in Fall semester must take RADT-1911, 2911, 2921. Students beginning in Spring semester must take RADT-191S, 291S, 292S.

(3)   Elective course may be selected with written approval from the RADT department.

(C) = Capstone Course

Program Outcome

At the completion of this program, it is expected that a student would be able to demonstrate the following: Radiography Program Outcomes.pdf