Radiologic Technology is a health care profession involving the use of ionizing radiation to generate diagnostic images in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The radiographer is a critical member of the health care team who is called upon to render compassionate patient care, insure safe radiation protection practices and apply technical knowledge in the operation of specialized imaging equipment. An imaging professional must be, above all, a caring individual who possesses the ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and employ critical thinking skills. The field offers high growth opportunities and is constantly evolving through the application of computers and emerging technologies.

Mission Statement

To provide an intellectually stimulating and challenging environment where competency based education in radiography is focused on the needs of the patient and intended to produce competent and progressive imaging professionals of the highest caliber.

Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Goal: Graduates will be clinically competent.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will demonstrate competency in radiographic positioning.

Students will demonstrate appropriate image analysis competency.

Students will demonstrate appropriate knowledge of patient care.

Goal: Graduates will communicate in an effective manner.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills.

Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills.

Students will demonstrate effective communication skills with patients and others in the clinical environment

Goal: Graduates will develop and apply problem solving skills.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will demonstrate an analytical approach to daily duties.

Students will adapt to changing workloads and complete assignments on time.

Students will demonstrate an ability to perform non-routine procedures.

Goal: Graduates will demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and life long learning.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will demonstrate an awareness of continuing education requirements for the ARRT.

Students will participate in a professional organization.

Students will present a professional appearance in the clinical education setting.

Students will accept constructive criticism and guidance in a manner to aid their professional growth.

Program Description

The associate of applied science degree in radiologic technology is a two-year (six sequential trimesters including summers) program that prepares students for entry-level positions as radiographers. The program starts once per year in the Spring Trimester. Students must complete 24 credits of general education requirements and 55 credits of major core courses. The curriculum is designed in accordance with the Radiography Curriculum established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Academic courses include radiographic positioning, radiation physics, principles of radiographic exposure, and other specialized topics. The program is designed around a model of classroom and laboratory instruction integrated with hands-on experience in a clinical setting that provides a thorough educational foundation and professional preparation to enter the workforce as an independent practitioner upon graduation. Students are required by Arizona state statute to complete 1800 practicum hours within the 2 years. The Radiologic Technology course of study is a demanding experience and involves a full-time commitment of up to 40 hours per week plus homework. Students must maintain a minimum of a C average to remain in the program. Students must be adequately prepared to meet the challenge and establish priorities prior to the start of classes.

Accreditation

The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. The program is also accredited with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), www.jrcert.org

Graduates of the program are eligible to:

1. Receive an AAS degree in Radiologic Technology

2. Sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination (ARRT)

3. Apply for an Arizona license to practice radiography – CRT (Certified Radiologic Technologist)

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