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Medical Imaging for Re-Entry Radiographers
Certificate of Achievement
TMCC offers a certificate of achievement for radiologic
technologists (radiographers) who wish to re-enter the profession
after not working for several years, or become recertified with
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or
graduates of an accredited program needing to become “registry
eligible” again. Interested persons should contact the coordinator
at 775-673-7121. An individualized educational plan will be
developed following the receipt of transcripts and appropriate
documentation of the educational experience.
CertificateOutcomes
Students completing the certificatewill:
• Have refreshed the knowledge and skills necessary to produce
diagnostic radiographic examinations.
• Be prepared to take the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) examination for radiographers.
• Refresh their knowledge of radiation protection, equipment
operation and quality control, image acquisition and
evaluation, image procedures, and patient care and
education which will prepare them to function as radiologic
technologists.
General Education Requirements
The following must be completed at TMCC.
Communications 3 credits
Human Relations 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements 6 Credits
Core Requirements
IS 101 Introduction to Information Systems..................3
(see department for substitution courses)
LTE 110 Techniques of Venipuncture................................4
MATH 105 Math for Radiologic Technicians..........................3
(Or MATH 120 or 126)
RAD 103 Medical Ethics.....................................................1
RAD 112 Patient Care and Medical Terminology................2
RAD 116 Radiography I. ....................................................3
RAD 118 Radiology Physics and Circuitry. .........................3
RAD 124 Radiographic Photo and Techniques. ..................3
RAD 126 Radiography II. ...................................................3
RAD 128 Imaging Equipment............................................3
RAD 236 Radiographic Contrast–Routine Exams...............2
RAD 238 Radiation Safety and Protection. ........................2
RAD 242 Radiography Quality Management.....................1
RAD 244 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiation. ...............2
RAD 247 Radiography Quality Control...............................1
The following core requirements must be completed at TMCC.
RAD 259 Seminar in Radiography. ....................................2
RAD 290 Internship in Radiologic Technology. ..................9
Total Core Requirements 47 Credits
Total Certificate Requirements 53 Credits
Suggested Course Sequence
First Year Course # Title Credits
1st Semester (fall)
Core CLS 151 Phlebotomy 2
Core CLS 152 Applied Phlebotomy 2
Core IS 101 Introduction to Information Systems 3
Core RAD 290 Internship in Radiologic Technology 3*
Total 10
2nd Semester
Communications Elective 3
Human Relations Elective 3
Core RAD 290 Internship in Radiologic Technology 3*
Total 9
3rd Semester
Core RAD 259 Seminar in Radiography 2
Core RAD 290 Internship in Radiologic Technology 3*
Total 5
Includes 29 Transferred Core Credits (29)
Certificate Total 53