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2012-2013 TMCC College Catalog B-123
Radiologic TechnologyDegree
Associate of Applied Science
DegreeOutcomes
Students completing the degreewill:
• Have the knowledge and skills necessary to produce
diagnostic radiographic examinations.
• Be prepared to take the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) examination for radiographers.
• Demonstrate an increase in 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 DEGREE REQUIREMENTS MAY BE
TAKEN PRIOR TO ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM.
SEE SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS.
Prerequisites
(a grade of “C” or better required)
BIOL 223 Human Anatomy and Physiology I................... (4)
– and –
BIOL 224 Human Anatomy and Physiology II.................. (4)
– or –
BIOL 141 Human Structure and Function I and............... (4)
BIOL 142 Human Structure and Function II..................... (4)
ENG 101 Composition I......................................................3
MATH 105 Math for Radiologic Technicians..........................3
Or MATH 120 or higher.
NURS 130 Nursing Assistant................................................6
LTE 110 Techniques of Venipuncture................................4
(see department for substitution courses)
RAD 101 Exploration of Radiology..................................0.5
Total Prerequisite Requirements 24.5 Credits
Core Requirements
General education degree requirements may be taken prior to
program or in the sequence listed below. A grade of “C” or better
is required.
Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the ‘Diversity’ section of the general education
description of this college catalog for a list of approved courses.
Designated diversity courses can be used to fulfill other general
education or major requirements.
Semester I (Fall)
IS 101 Introduction to Information Systems..................3
RAD 103 Medical Ethics.....................................................1
RAD 110 Fundamentals of Clinical Radiography I..............1
RAD 112 Patient Care and Medical Terminology................2
RAD 116 Radiography I. ....................................................3
RAD 118 Radiology Physics and Circuitry. .........................3
Total Semester I Requirements 13 Credits
Semester II (Spring)
PSC 101 Introduction to American Politics (or equivalent). ...3
RAD 124 Radiographic Photo and Techniques. ..................3
RAD 125 Clinical Radiography I. ........................................2
RAD 126 Radiography II. ...................................................3
RAD 128 Imaging Equipment............................................3
Total Semester II Requirements 14 Credits
Semester III (Summer)
RAD 220 Clinical Radiography II........................................3
Total Semester III Requirements 3 Credits
Semester IV (Fall)
RAD 230 Clinical Radiography III.......................................3
RAD 236 Radiographic Contrast–Routine Exams...............2
RAD 238 Radiation Safety and Protection. ........................2
Diversity/Social Science/Humanities...................3
Total Semester IV Requirements 10 Credits
Semester V (Spring)
RAD 242 Radiography Quality Management.....................1
RAD 244 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiation. ...............2
RAD 245 Clinical Radiography IV.......................................3
RAD 247 Radiography Quality Control...............................1
English/Communications....................................3
Human Relations. ...............................................3
Total Semester V Requirements 13 Credits
Semester VI (Summer)
RAD 250 Clinical Radiography V. .......................................3
RAD 259 Seminar in Radiography. ....................................2
Total Semester VI Requirements 5 Credits
Total Degree Requirements 82.5 Credits
The ratio used to determine credit for the clinical radiology
courses in the radiologic technology program is different from
the ratio used for didactic courses.
RAD 110 Fund. of Clinical Radio. I—132 hours
RAD 230 Clinical Radio. III—384 hours
RAD 125 Clinical Radio. I —256 hours
RAD 245 Clinical Radio. IV—384 hours
RAD 220 Clinical Radio. II—400 hours
RAD 250 Clinical Radio. V—396 hours
See the following page for the
Suggested Course Sequence.