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117 4. Final admission to the Radiography program shall be contingent upon documentation of physical and emotional health that would provide evidence indicative of the applicant’s ability to provide safe care to the public. 5. Completed medical and immunization records must be submitted to the department chair before classes begin. 6. Either first dose of Hepatitis B vaccine or completion of series. 7. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification is a prerequisite to full admission and must be maintained throughout the program. This certification must include hands-on skills components, AED use, and other lifesaving skills. Course certifications from any other providers will not be accepted. 8. Satisfactory completion of required immunizations prior to admission to clinical sites. Affiliated clinical sites for Radiography will require an on boarding process, which will include a criminal background check and drug testing at cost to the student prior to the term in which the first clinical experience will occur. If any clinical facility refuses to allow the student to participate in clinical experiences, for any reason, the student will not be able to progress in the program. 9. Students applying to the Radiography program must have successfully completed BIO 163 (or BIO 168 and BIO 169) with a “C” or better prior to full acceptance into the Radiography program. 10. Students applying to the Radiography program are encouraged to have successfully completed: MAT 143, ENG 111, COM 120, HUM 115, and SOC 225 prior to program admission due to the rigorous nature of the Radiography curriculum.
Radiography Associate in Applied Science Degree (A45700)
RAD-211
RAD Procedures III
3
This program is accredited by:
RAD-231
Image Production III
2
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 Phone: (312) 704-5300 Fax: (312) 704-5304 www.jrcert.org
RAD-251
RAD Clinical Ed IV
7
SOC-225
Social Diversity
3
Notice: Candidates for certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) must comply with the “Rules of Ethics” contained in the ARRT Standards of Ethics. Any conviction of a crime, including a felony, a gross misdemeanor, or a misdemeanor with the sole exception of speeding and parking violations must be investigated by the ARRT in order to determine eligibility for the certification examination. Additional information may be obtained from the department chairperson or on the ARRT website at www.arrt.org.
Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: RAD, BIO Preadmission Requirements BIO-163
Credits
Basic Anat & Physiology
5
First Semester (Fall) ENG-111
Writing and Inquiry
3
RAD-110
Radiography Intro & Patient Care
3
RAD-111
RAD Procedures I
4
RAD-113
RAD Lab Elective
1
RAD-151
RAD Clinical Education I
2
COM-120
Intro Interpersonal Communication
3
MAT-143
Quantitative Literacy
3
RAD-112
RAD Procedures II
4
RAD-121
Image Production I
3
RAD-161
RAD Clinical Education II
5
Third Semester (Summer) RAD-122
Image Production II
2
RAD-141
Radiation Safety
2
RAD-171
RAD Clinical Education III
3
RAD-281
RAD Clinical Elective
1
Fourth Semester (Fall)
Fifth Semester (Spring) HUM-115
Critical Thinking
3
RAD-261
RAD Clinical Education V
7
RAD-271 Radiography Capstone Total Credit Hours Required
3 72
Program total includes 5 credit hours of successful completion of BIO 163 (or BIO 168/BIO 169) with a grade of “C” or better, as a prerequisite to full admission into the Radiography Program.
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