Radiologic Technology, AAS

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Certificate

ACADEMIC PLAN: 172

CIP CODE: 51.0911

AWARD: Associate of Applied Science

LENGTH: 2 Years

Purpose:

The purpose of the program is to educate motivated individuals in the varied aspects of becoming a qualified medical imaging professional, including such areas as technical skills, patient care considerations, medical knowledge, and appropriate work habits. Upon successful completion of all courses in the Radiologic Technology curriculum, the student is eligible to take the national registry examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The CVCC program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT*) which is the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education for the accreditation of educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry. This program is G3 Eligible.

Admissions Requirements:

Entrance into the Radiologic Technology program is a multi-step competitive process. Students are accepted into the curriculum only once a year for the fall semester. Students must complete the application process by March 1 prior to the fall semester of desired enrollment. Students desiring entry into the Radiologic Technology program should have good organizational and study skills along with the ability to commit 30-40 hours a week for 6 semesters in order to be successful. Effective communication and critical thinking are essential skills needed for a student to be successful and complete the program.

Prerequisites include: two years of science (biology, chemistry, or physics) and two years of math (algebra I, algebra II, or geometry). Placement into ENG 111 and MTH 130 on CVCC placement test. Deficiencies must be remediated through developmental studies before consideration for admission to the program. Interested students must meet with a Counselor to complete the appropriate referral forms. Referrals to the Radiologic Technology program director must be completed by March 1st.

For additional information please visit the Radiologic Technology webpage.

Program Requirements:

All students expected to complete the requirements for a degree, diploma, certificate, or career studies certificate must complete an Application for Graduation. Following graduation, clinical experience will be provided in Centra health care facilities to receive a certificate of completion from Centra and be qualified to take a national certification exam. Neither the AAS degree nor the certificate of completion is contingent upon the student passing any type of external exam.

Courses:

The Program Pathway for Radiologic Technology AAS is a resource for students that lists the following items:

The recommended order in which to take the program courses
Suggested course when more than one option exists
If the course has a prerequisite
Courses that may lead to a certificate (if offered in the program)

Please Complete Program Requirements in the Order Listed:

RAD 131 - Elementary Clinical Procedures I Credits: 3
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
SDV 100 - College Success Skills Credits: 1
RAD 132 - Elementary Clinical Procedures II Credits: 3
BIO 141 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4 ¹
RAD 105 - Introduction to Radiology, Protection and Patient Care Credits: 2
RAD 121 - Radiographic Procedures I Credits: 4
MTH 130 - Fundamentals of Reasoning Credits: 3 ²
RAD 111 - Radiologic Science I Credits: 4
RAD 221 - Radiographic Procedures II Credits: 4
HLT 143 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3
RAD 190 - Coordinated Internship Credits: 4
RAD 240 - Radiographic Pathology Credits: 3
RAD 231 - Advanced Clinical Procedures I Credits: 5
RAD 232 - Advanced Clinical Procedures II Credits: 5
ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
RAD 112 - Radiologic Science II Credits: 4
Humanities Elective - Humanities General Elective Credits: 3
RAD 205 - Radiation Protection and Radiobiology Credits: 3
RAD 255 - Radiographic Equipment Credits: 3
Social Science Elective - Social Science General Elective Credits: 3
RAD 215 - Correlated Radiographic Theory Credits: 2
RAD 290 - Coordinated Internship Credits: 3
Registered Radiographer upon successful completion of the National Registry Examination

Total Program Credits: 72

Total Pathway Credits: 72

¹BIO 141 has a developmental course pre-requisite of NAS 2 . Students can take NAS 2, take the NAS 2 challenge exam, or take BIO 101 . See your counselor for details. Dual enrollment students should talk to their high school guidance office or program director.

² A higher mathematics course may be substituted for MTH 130 .