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    Oct 18, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Graduation Map: Allied Health - Radiography Option, AAS


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Program Overview

The Radiologic Technologist is a vital part of the Radiology Department and the health care team. Responsibilities include patient care, operating radiographic equipment, performing radiologic procedures, and assissting the radiologist. Examinations conducted may include x-ray imaging, computer tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and mammography. Conforming to the regulations in the use of radiation to protect themselves, their patient, and coworkers is vital.

The Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health - Radiography Option program is accreditied by the Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology.

Degree Requirements

-This two-year program is offered in partnership with CHI St. Vincent’s Infirmary.

-A total of 79 credit hours are required, broken down into 19 general education credit hours and 60 RADG credit hours.

-A drug screen and background check will be required of all students selected.

-This program of study requires summer courses and special program fees beyond current tuition and college fees.

-Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

-Please note: additional courses may be required if minimum placement test requirements are not met.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.

Prerequisite Semester One


Complete all 10 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  BIOL 11353 /BIOL 10351  Structure Function Body with Lab* 4    
  ENGL 10103  English Composition I 3    
  MATH 11003  College Algebra 3    

*BIOL 24003 /BIOL 24001  AND BIOL 24103 /BIOL 24101  may be completed in lieu of BIOL 11353 /BIOL 10351  

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Prerequisite Semester Two


Complete all 9 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  CPSI 10003  Computer Concepts 3    
  ENGL 10203  English Composition II 3    
  PSYC 11003  Psychology & the Human Experience 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO PROGRAM

Summer - Radiography Semester One


Complete 2 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  RADG 10001  Introduction to Radiography   1    
  RADG 10101  Medical Ethics & Law 1    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Fall - Radiography Semester Two


Complete all 13 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  RADG 10201  Image Processing   1    
  RADG 10301  Medical Terminology 1    
  RADG 10401  Patient Care in the Radiologic Science 1    
  RADG 11001  Image Analysis I  1    
  RADG 11002  Clinical Education I 2    
  RADG 12001  Radiographic Procedures I 1    
  RADG 12102  Radiographic Procedures II 2    
  RADG 13104  Clinical Education II 4    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Spring - Radiography Semester Three


Complete all 14 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  RADG 11101  Image Analysis II 1    
  RADG 14002  Digital/Film Acquisition and Display I 2    
  RADG 14008  Clinical Education III 8    
  RADG 22202  Radiographic Procedures IV (Specials) 2    
  RADG 22301  Radiographic Procedures III (Contrast) 1    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Summer - Radiography Semester Four


Complete 2 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  RADG 10501  Introduction to Quality Assurance 1    
  RADG 21201  Image Analysis III 1    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Fall - Radiography Semester Five


Complete all 16 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  RADG 20002  Imaging Equipment 2    
  RADG 20008  Clinical Education IV 8    
  RADG 21301  Image Analysis IV 1    
  RADG 22401  Radiographic Procedures V 1    
  RADG 25002  Radiation Physics - Production & Characteristics I 2    
  RADG 25102  Radiation Physics - Production & Characteristics II 2    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Spring - Radiography Semester Six


Complete all 13 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  RADG 20001  Radiographic Pathology 1    
  RADG 20101  Principles of Radiation Protection 1    
  RADG 20201  Principles of Radiation Biology 1    
  RADG 23004  Clinical Education V 4    
  RADG 23502  Clinical Education VI 2    
  RADG 24102  Digital/Film Image Acquisition and Display II 2    
  RADG 26002  Senior Seminars 2    

PROGRESS CHECK - APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Total 79 Credit Hours


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