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Radiography Technologist
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As a Radiographer, you will be engaged in taking X-rays of patients to determine the presence of disease or injury; also, assisting the doctor with special procedures using computerized or digital equipment. The Associate of Applied Science Degree program affords the students the opportunity to rotate through all aspects of Diagnostic Medical Imaging. Most technologists work in hospitals, clinics, and medical imaging centers. You will experience on the job training in several of the major medical centers in the metropolitan area and beyond. Graduates of the program will be able to sit for the national certification examination, The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will become a certified radiographer R.T. Graduates must apply to the Texas Department of Health to practice in the State of Texas. The Radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Jobs that Radiographer will be preparing for are job placement in Hospitals and other Health Care facilities. Job titles that radiographer will qualify for are Radiologic Technologist, X-ray Technologist and Diagnostic Imaging Technologist. The program Length is 2 years. Cost per semester is $450.00-$500.00. Entry Level pay for a Radiographer is between $23,000-$27,000/year.
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Program of Study |
Coursework
Associate of Applied Science
FIRST YEAR
Summer Session I
BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
RADR 2313 Radiation Biology & Protection
Summer Session II
RADR 1260 Clinical I
RADR 1201 Introduction to Radiography
Fall Semester
PSYC 2301 General Psychology
SOCI 1301 Introduction to Sociology
RADR 1411 Basic Radiographic Procedures
MATH 1314 College Algebra
RADR 1203 Patient Care Management
RADR 1261 Clinical II
Spring Semester
RADR 1313 Principles of Radiographer Imaging I
RADR 1262 Clinical III
RADR 1317 Radiographic Anatomy & Physiology I
ENGL 1301 Freshman Composition I
SPCH 1311 Fundamentals of Speech
PHIL 2306 Ethics
Summer Session I
RADR 1263 Clinical IV
ITSC 1301 Introduction to Computer Information Systems
Summer Session II
RADR 1460 Clinical V
Fall Semester
RADR 2309 Radiographic Imaging Equipment
RADR 2366 Practicum I
RADR 2301 Intermediate Radiographic Procedures
RADR 2305 Principles of Radiographic Imaging
Spring Semester
RADR 2333 Advanced Medical Imaging
RADR 2217 Radiographic Pathology
RADR 2267 Practicum II
RADR 2371 Emerging Imaging Concepts
RADR 2235 Radiographic Technology Seminar
The following are essential job functions for any Radiography Technologist as complied from observations of a wide variety of job experiences.
Visual Acuity
Hearing Acuity
Speaking Ability
Digital Dexterity
Physical Ability
Adaptive Ability
The RAD Tech program seeks to provide courses for the purpose of: Career preparation, certification and licensure; Clinical competence in this high-tech, high-touch field with emphasis on patient safety and quality care: Producing a graduate that possess all the attributes of a true professional; Developing a thirst for knowledge and the desire for life-long learning; Offering opportunities where students can reach their full potential, regardless of race, age, religion, national origin or gender. |
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