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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�
This program is accredited by:
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
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 Basic Anat & Physiology
First Semester (Fall)
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry RAD-110 Radiography Intro & Patient Care RAD-111 RAD Procedures I RAD-113 RAD Lab Elective RAD-151 RAD Clinical Education I
Credits
5
3 3 4 1 2
Second Semester (Spring)
COM-120 Intro Interpersonal Communication MAT-143 Quantitative Literacy RAD-112 RAD Procedures II RAD-121 Image Production I RAD-161 RAD Clinical Education II 3 3 4 3 5
Third Semester (Summer)
RAD-122 Image Production II RAD-141 Radiation Safety RAD-171 RAD Clinical Education III RAD-281 RAD Clinical Elective 2 2 3 1
Fourth Semester (Fall)
RAD-211 RAD Procedures III RAD-231 Image Production III RAD-251 RAD Clinical Ed IV SOC-225 Social Diversity 3 2 7 3
Fifth Semester (Spring)
HUM-115 Critical Thinking RAD-261 RAD Clinical Education V RAD-271 Radiography Capstone
Total Credit Hours Required
3 7 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.
The Surgical Technology curriculum prepares individuals to assist in the care of the surgical patient in the operating room and to function as a member of the surgical team� Students will apply theoretical knowledge to the care of patients undergoing surgery and develop skills necessary to prepare supplies, equipment, and instruments; maintain aseptic conditions; prepare Catalog 2021-2022
patients for surgery; and assist surgeons during operations� Employment opportunities include labor/delivery/ emergency departments, inpatient/outpatient surgery centers, dialysis units/facilities, physicians’ offices, and central supply processing units� Students of programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) are required to take the national certification exam administered by the National Board on Certification in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within a four-week period prior to or after graduation�
Specific Program Requirements:
1� General College admission requirements� 2� This program has a selective selection process�
See Selective Allied Health Program Criteria on the
Selective and Limited Programs page of the A-B
Tech website� www�abtech�edu/selective-limitedprograms 3� Final admission to the Surgical Technology 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� 4� Satisfactory completion of required immunizations� 5� Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic
Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification is a prerequisite to admission and must be maintained throughout the program� 6� Clinical agencies and/or credentialing bodies require criminal background checks and drug screens prior to admission to clinical sites or issuance of credentials� 7� Students applying to the Surgical Technology program must successfully complete BIO 168 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ and are encouraged to have successfully completed: ACA 115, BIO 169, BIO 175, and ENG 111 prior to program admission due to the rigorous nature of the Surgical Technology curriculum�
The Surgical Technology program is accredited by:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
9355 - 113th St� N, #7709 Seminole, FL 33775 Phone: (727) 210-2350 Fax: (727) 210-2354
www.caahep.org
Upon the recommendation of:
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARCSTSA)
6 W� Dry Creek Circle, Suite #110 Littleton, CO 80120 Phone: (303) 694-9262 Fax: (303) 741-3655
www.arcstsa.org
Courses requiring a grade of “C” or better: ACA, BIO, SUR
Preadmission Requirements Credits
BIO-168 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
First Semester (Fall)
ACA-115 Success & Study Skills BIO-169 Anatomy and Physiology II ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry SUR-110 Intro to Surg Tech SUR-111 Periop Patient Care 1 4 3 3 7
Second Semester (Spring)
BIO-175 General Microbiology SUR-122 Surgical Procedures I SUR-123 Sur Clinical Practice I 3 6 7
Third Semester (Summer)
SUR-134 Surgical Procedures II SUR-135 Sur Clinical Practice II 5 4
Fourth Semester (Fall)
COM-120 Intro to Interpersonal Communication 3 PSY-150 General Psychology 3 SUR-211 Adv Theoretical Concepts 2 SUR-212 SUR Clinical Supplement 4
Fifth Semester (Spring)
HUM-115 Critical Thinking SOC-210 Introduction to Sociology SUR-210 Adv SUR Clinical Practice SUR-137 Prof Success Prep
Total Credit Hours Required
3 3 2 1
