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Radiologic Technology Associate in Applied Science

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Become an in-demand health-care imaging specialist

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  • Radiologic Technologist

Prepare for a career in radiologic technology with this full-time, two-year degree program. You’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed to qualify for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam and become a registered radiologic technologist. You may also apply for licensure with the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (IDNS) as a requirement for employment in the state.

After completing the program and successfully passing your qualifying exam, you can explore career opportunities in radiologic technology in several health-care settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and specialized imaging centers. As a graduate technologist, you can also apply for licensure with the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety (IDNS).

This is a limited-enrollment program. Please review this program's admission criteria and process.

A.A.S. degree program plan

This 70 credit-hour full-time curriculum prepares radiographers to produce radiographic images of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems. Additional duties may include processing and evaluating images, evaluating radiology equipment, and providing relevant patient care and education. The program provides both classroom and clinical instruction in anatomy and physiology, radiobiology, pathology, medical imaging and processing, radiation physics, positioning of patients, patient care procedures, radiation protection, and medical ethics.

Radiographers are employed in health care facilities including hospitals and clinics, specialized imaging centers, urgent care clinics, physician offices and government offices. Some radiographers are employed in educational institutions and in industry.

Because of the nature of clinical experiences and individualized instruction in this program, and specialized technology and the equipment necessary to offer this program, a higher tuition rate is assessed for career specific courses. These include courses with the RAD prefix. Students pay 1.5 the regular rate of tuition.

Radiologic Technology is a limited enrollment program. For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or visit harpercollege.edu.

Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet current admission requirements and follow program curriculum as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.

Program Requirements

Radiologic Technology is a limited enrollment program. For admission requirements, please contact the Admissions Outreach Office at 847.925.6700 or visit harpercollege.edu.

Students who apply for this limited enrollment program are obligated to meet current admission requirements and follow program curriculum as defined at the time of acceptance to the program.

Program Requirements (Hours required: 70)
NumberCourse TitleCredits
Prerequisites
BIO 26014
BIO 26114
ENG 1013
Mathematics 23
Hours14
First Semester
RAD 1013
Hours3
Second Semester
HSC 1122
HSC 2132
RAD 10233
RAD 1033
RAD 1072
Hours12
Third Semester
Humanities or Social and Behavioral Science +3
RAD 10533
RAD 1063
RAD 1082
SPE 1013
Hours14
Fourth Semester
RAD 2253
Hours3
Fifth Semester
RAD 22133
RAD 2232
RAD 2242
RAD 2403
RAD 2282
Hours12
Sixth Semester
RAD 2363
RAD 2382
RAD 2393
RAD 2513
RAD 2581
Hours12
Total Hours70
1

Must be completed no earlier than five years prior to beginning the Radiologic Technology program.

2

MTHÌý102Ìýor higher with a grade of C or better.

3

Radiography lab requires a minimum of 4 hours per month radiography lab practice.

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Students need to choose a course to meet this requirement that also fulfills the World Cultures and Diversity graduation requirement.

Program learning outcomes

1. Students who successfully complete this program will develop clinical competence as entry-level radiologic technologists.

  • The student will:
    • demonstrate radiation safety practices.
    • critique radiographs.
    • position the patient correctly.

2. Students who successfully complete this program will apply critical thinking skills.

  • The student will:
    • alter technical factors needed to accommodate patient pathological conditions.
    • modify procedures to meet patient needs.

3. Students who successfully complete this program will display proper communication skills.

  • The student will:
    • communicate with patients.
    • document accurate patient histories.
    • communicate with a diverse population.

4. Students who successfully complete this program will demonstrate professionalism.

  • The student will:
    • demonstrate professional behaviors.
    • comply with professional ethics.
    • summarize the importance of continuing professional development.

Program Effectiveness Measures

The program will effectively meet the needs of the students and the community it serves.

The student will:

  • pass the ARRT exam.
  • complete the program.
  • be employed in radiologic technology.
  • be satisfied with the program.
  • Employers will exhibit a high degree of satisfaction.

For additional information regarding credentialing, exam pass rate, job placement rate and program completion rate, contact the .

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Please note: Certificate programs are open to those who have completed the AAS program in Radiologic Technology or are Registered Radiologic Technologists.

Resources

For more information about the radiological technology courses available at 91ÖÆÆ¬³§ College, please contact Admissions Outreach at 847.925.6700.