Radiologic Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science
Program Start Date: Fall term
Minimum Program Length: 6 consecutive terms day
Program Description
Radiologic technology students assist the radiologist by performing radiographic examinations of the body to rule out or confirm diseases, fractures and other injuries.
Practical Experience
Students gain proficiency through lab simulations and clinical experiences in affiliated hospitals.
Professional Opportunities
Registered radiographers work in hospitals, clinics and specialized physicians' offices; with additional training and/or experience, radiographers may specialize in other modalities such as bone densitometry, mammography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and special angio-vascular procedures.
Unique Aspects
Graduates are eligible to apply to take the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become registered technologists in radiography. The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606--3812
(312)704-5300
EEDA Career Cluster
Health Sciences
Course Requirements for Radiologic Technology
Prerequisites (followed by number of credit hours)
• AHS 102 Medical Terminology (3)
• High school algebra or equivalent
• High school biology or chemistry or equivalent
• MAT 101 Beginning Algebra 3
A. General Education Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers 3
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra 3
PSY 201 General Psychology 3
SPC 205 Public Speaking 3
OR
SPC 209 Interpersonal Communication
B. Major Courses (followed by number of credit hours)
AHS 110 Patient Care Procedures (2)
RAD 105 Radiographic Anatomy (4)
RAD 110 Radiographic Imaging I (3)
RAD 115 Radiographic Imaging II (3)
RAD 121 Radiographic Physics (4)
RAD 130 Radiographic Procedures I (3)
RAD 136 Radiographic Procedures II (3)
RAD 165 Applied Radiography II (5)
RAD 176 Applied Radiography III (6)
RAD 201 Radiation Biology (2)
RAD 205 Radiographic Pathology (2)
RAD 225 Selected Radiographic Topics (2)
RAD 230 Radiographic Procedures III (3)
RAD 256 Advanced Radiography I (6)
RAD 268 Advanced Radiography II (8)
RAD 278 Advanced Radiography III (8)
RAD 282 Imaging Practicum (2)
RAD 283 Imaging Practicum (3)
C. Electives and/or Other Additional Courses Required for Graduation
• The student must complete one elective course which totals 2.0-3.0 credit hours.
• The Radiologic Technology Program uses
weighted admission criteria to admit qualified applicants. The minimum grade point average for admission into the program is 2.5.
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: 92