RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY – A.A.S.
The Radiologic Technologist, as a skilled professional and as a member of the healthcare team, exercises critical thinking and independent judgment to obtain diagnostic images while maintaining quality patient care. The Radiologic Technology Program prepares the graduate to assume the duties and responsibilities of an entry level Diagnostic Radiographer.
The Radiologic Technology course is a two year program with lecture and laboratory components provided at the College. Related clinical experience is obtained at area hospitals or health agencies affiliated with Trocaire College. In addition to basic entry level skills, the student also has the opportunity to observe the latest advanced imaging modalities. (Transportation to and from the College and/or the clinical affiliates is the responsibility of the individual student.) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification (CPR) is required for all students before a student begins the clinical component of the Radiologic Technology program. Students must be at least 18 years old by the first day of classes.
Upon completion of the academic and clinical requirements, the graduate receives an associate in applied science degree and is eligible to take the national credentialing examination for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) (R) and apply for New York State Licensure.
Licensure: When a Radiologic Technology Student completes an application for New York State Licensure, the A.R.R.T. (R) asks about convictions of crime and pending charges. These questions appear on both application forms. If the answers are in the affirmative, the particulars and disposition of each charge must be listed. A conviction is not an automatic bar to licensure and registry; however, each case is considered and investigated on its individual merits. For additional information, please contact https://www.arrt.org/
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 in order to progress in the program.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
All students completing this program are expected to achieve the General Education outcomes described in the General Studies section of the catalog as well as the following learning objectives:
Demonstrate entry-level clinical competence.
Demonstrate effective communication skills.
Utilize critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary to practice within the profession of radiology.
Demonstrate professional behavior.
Radiologic Technology – A.A.S. Curriculum
BIO130 Anatomy & Physiology I - 3 credits
BIO130L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab - 1 credit
BIO131 Anatomy & Physiology II - 3 credits
BIO131L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab - 1 credit
EN101 English Composition - 3 credits
GS100 or GS102 College Seminar or College Success - 1 or 3 credits*
MAEL Mathematics Elective - 3 credits
PH205 Ethics in Health Care - 3 credits
RT101 Image Acquisition & Evaluation - 3 credits
RT102 Radiographic Procedures I - 2 credits
RT102L Applied Radiographic Procedures I - 1 credit
RT103 Patient Care & Management - 2 credits
RT104 Clinical Education I - 3 credits
RT106 Radiographic Procedures II - 2 credits
RT106L Applied Radiographic Procedures II - 1 credit
RT108 Clinical Education II - 3 credits
RT109 Clinical Education III - 4 credits
RT111 Digital Image Acquisition & Display - 3 credits
RT201 Equipment Operation & Maintenance - 3 credits
RT202 Radiation Physics & Protection - 3 credits
RT203 Applied Radiologic Pathology - 3 credits
RT205 Clinical Education IV - 6 credits
RT207 Radiation Biology - 2 credits
RT209 Advanced Topics for the Radiographer - 2 credits
RT210 Clinical Education V - 6 credits
RT212 Sectional Anatomy for the Radiographer - 1 credit
SOCEL Sociology Elective - 3 credits
SSEL Social Science Elective - 3 credits
Total Program Credits - 74 credits
*GS100 College Seminar or GS102 College Success must be taken at the main campus
Additional Degree Requirements
All courses require a minimum grade of “C” except for EN101, Mathematics Elective, PH205, Sociology Elective, and Social Science Elective, and a Quality Point Average of 2.0.
Program Accreditation
The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
https://www.jrcert.org/
BIO (Biology) Courses
EN (English) Courses
GS (General Education) Courses
MA (Mathematics) Courses
PH (Philosophy) Courses
RT (Radiologic Technology) Courses
SOC (Sociology) Courses
SS (Social Science) Courses