2025-2027-Student-Catalog-and-Handbook

Term I RAD 111 IntroductiontoRadiography RAD 112 Radiographic Procedure I

MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY(RAD TECH)

2

4 2

RAD 113 Patient Care

2

RAD 114 Clinical Education I

The Medical Radiologic Technology Program is designed to prepare radiographers who will contribute to the profession by performing radiology functions related to the various needs of patients, under the supervision of physicians and Radiologist - Supervising Clinicians. The program teaches students how to utilize medical radiology techniques to gather and analyze data in order to help diagnose a variety of conditions and diseases. Emphasis within the Lawson State Community College A.A.S. Degree program will focus on full body radiography and will prepare students for competent entry level service in the healthcare community of diagnostic radiologic technology and create opportunities for graduate success. RAD Tech P ROGRAM S ELECTION C RITERIA • Applicants will be required to have all academic prerequisites (with a combined GPA of 2.5 and an ACT score of 18 or higher (composite or residual), and an ACT of 18 or higher in science by the application deadline. Both scores must be met to apply for the program. • It is recommended that prerequisite course work be completed by the deadline. Courses include: ORI101, ENG101, SPH107, MTH100, BIO201, BIO202, PSY200 and a Humanities Elective. • The application process is competitive and the number of students is limited. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. • Students that are admitted to the program are required to comply with specific immunization requirements, meet Essential Functions required for Health Professions Students, provide verification of health insurance, obtain and maintain CPR certification and submit to background and drug screenings. All information is subject to change. • Please visit our website often for updates.

Term 2 RAD 122 Radiographic Procedure II

4 5 3

RAD124 Clinical Education II RAD125 Imaging Equipment

Term 3 RAD 134 Clinical Education III RAD135 Principles of Exposure

5 3 2

RAD136 Radiation Protection and Biology

Term 4 RAD212 Image Evaluation and Pathology

2 8

RAD214 Clinical Education IV

Term 5 RAD224 Clinical Education V RAD 227 Review Seminar

8

2

Total Courses in Discipline

Total Hours Required for Degree

76

Medical Radiologic Technology Medical Radiologic Technology Certificate Associate in Applied Science Degree

General Education Required Courses ORI 101 Orientation to College ENG 101 English Composition I SPH 107 Fundamentals of Speech MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I

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3

3 4

14

Total

Note: It is strongly recommended but not required that students complete these pre-requisite courses prior to entry into the Medical Radiologic Technology Program. Seeking a Certificate in RAD Tech may have limitations in the workforce, consult with the RAD TECH Program Director before selection.

Medical Radiologic Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree Medical Radiologic Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree

General Education Required Courses ORI 101 Orientation to College ENG 101 English Composition I SPH 107 Fundamentals of Speech MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I BIO 202112 Anatomy and Physiology II

1 3 3 3 4 4 3 3

Term I RAD 111 Introduction to Radiography RAD 112 Radiographic Procedure I RAD 113 Patient Care RAD 114 Clinical Education I Term 2 RAD 122 Radiographic Procedure II RAD 124 Clinical Education II RAD 125 Imaging Equipment Term 3 RAD 134 Clinical Education III RAD 135 Principles of Exposure RAD136 Radiation Protection and Biology

2

4

2 2

PSY 200 General Psychology

Humanities Elective

Total

24

4 5

Note: It is strongly recommended , but not required , that students complete the se p re-requisite cou rses p rior to entry into the Medical Radiologic Technology Program.

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3

5

2

32 46

Total Courses in Discipline Total Hours Required for Degree

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