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Medical Radiologic Technology AAS DegreeASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
Overview
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Completion of the Medical Radiologic Technology AAS Degree qualifies the student to pursue the Advanced Technical Certificates in Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
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Full program offered at
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Program Pathway
| Prerequisite Courses | 4 Credits | |
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| BIOL 2404 | Intro to Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| First Semester Courses | 11 Credits | |
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| RADR 1313 | Principles of Radiographic Imaging I | 3 |
| RADR 1409 | Introduction to Radiography & Patient Care | 4 |
| RADR 1411 | Basic Radiographic Procedures | 4 |
| Second Semester Courses | 8 Credits | |
| MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| RADR 1260 | Clinical | 2 |
| Third Semester Courses | 13 Credits | |
| RADR 1360 | Clinical | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| RADR 2401 | Intermediate Radiographic Procedures | 4 |
| RADR 2305 | Principles of Radiographic Imaging II | 3 |
| First Semester Courses | 13 Credits | |
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| RADR 1460 | Clinical | 4 |
| RADR 2331 | Advanced Rediographic Procedures | 3 |
| Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
| RADR 2309 | Radiographic Imaging Equipment1 | 3 |
| Second Semester Courses | 6 Credits | |
| RADR 2313 | Radiation Biology and Protection | 3 |
| RADR 2360 | Clinical Medical Radiologic Technology | 3 |
| Third Semester Courses | 8 Credits | |
| RADR 2217 | Radiographic Pathology | 2 |
| RADR 2335 | Radiologic Technology Seminar2 | 3 |
| RADR 2361 | Clinical - Radiologic Technology/Science Radiographer | 3 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology AAS Degree Program Total | 63 Credits |
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Program Details
The course of study for a radiologic technologist is a two-year program, leading to an associate of applied science degree. The program is offered at LSC-Montgomery and LSC-CyFair. Each college accepts one class each year into the radiologic technology program. The six-semester program includes two summer semesters, for a total of 63 credit hours.
The curriculum is a balance of general education and technical courses in the classroom and laboratory, as well as supervised clinical experiences at local hospitals and outpatient clinics. This combination provides the student an opportunity for educational development and assurance of competency in radiographic skills.
The program is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to perform radiographic examinations, provide patient care and assist the radiologist during diagnostic procedures. Radiologic technologists are employed in medical centers, community hospitals, extended care facilities, physicians’ offices, specialist clinics, and other health care institutions.
Licensure – Employment in this field requires Texas licensure from the Texas Medical Board/ American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (State & National).
Program Admission Criteria
This is an application based program. Students interested in applying to the Medical Radiologic Technology Program should read the latest Medical Radiologic Technology program requirements.
Program Accreditation
The Medical Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
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