Austin Community College

FY 2002 Degree Plan

Diagnostic Medical Imaging - Radiology

DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL IMAGING
RADIOLOGY
Associate of Applied Science Degree

This program provides radiologic technology and clinical experience with general education courses in the arts and sciences and is designed to prepare persons for the safe use of X-ray equipment in clinical settings under the supervision of a radiologist or other physician. Students are eligible to take the national examination for registration administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon successful completion of the prescribed curriculum. The Program is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Dr., Suite 900, Chicago, IL, 60606-2901; phone (312) 704-5300. ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION TO THE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AND ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED.

Students accepted into the program are required to have a physical examination, provide documentation of immunizations, and must verify annual tuberculosis status.

Prerequisites
MATH13141,3,4,5 College Algebra 3
BIO17141,3,4,5 Anatomy and Physiology I 4



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7
Fall Semester
RADR13171,3,4,5 Radiographic Anatomy & Physiology I 3
RADR13091,3,4,5 Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care 3
RADR12131,3,4,5 Principles of Radiographic Imaging I 2
RADR14111,3,4,5 Basic Radiographic Procedures 4



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12
Spring Semester
RADR24311,3,4,5 Advanced Radiographic Procedures 4
RADR22091,3,4,5 Radiographic Imaging Equipment 2
RADR22051,3,4,5 Principles of Radiographic Imaging II 2
RADR13601,3,4,5 Clinical/Medical Radiologic Technology I 3
ENGL13011,3,4,5 English Composition I 3



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14
Summer Semester
RADR12731,3,4,5 Sectional Anatomy for CT & MRI 2
RADR22131,3,4,5 Radiation Biology and Protection 2
RADR13611,3,4,5 Clinical/Medical Radiologic Technology II 3
SPCH13151,3,4,5 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3



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10
Fall Semester
RADR22171,3,4,5 Radiographic Pathology 2
RADR22741,3,4,5 Advanced Technical Principles 2
RADR24601,3,4,5 Clinical/Medical Radiologic Technology III 4
PHIL23061,3,4,5 Ethics1 3



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11
Spring Semester
RADR22331,3,4,5 Advanced Medical Imaging 2
RADR24611,3,4,5 Clinical/Medical Radiologic Technology IV 4
PSYC23011,3,4,5 Introduction to Psychology 3
COSC13001,3,4,5 Introduction to Computing 3



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12
Summer Semester
RADR23351,3,4,5 Radiologic Technology Seminar 3
RADR23621,3,4,5 Clinical/Medical Radiologic Technology V2 3



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6





TOTALS
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72
1 Or from approved Humanities course list
2 Capstone Experience


COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
Certificate

This certificate program provides advanced classroom and clinical instruction in Computerized Tomography. Admission is limited to American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certified applicants. Completion of the prescribed curriculum will help prepare the student for the Advanced Certification Examination in Computerized Tomography administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the program and enrollment is limited.

Fall Semester
RADR22711,3,4,5 Sectional Anatomy and Patient Care 2
CTMT22721,3,4,5 Introduction to Computerized Tomography 2
RADR24651,3,4,5 Clinical--Med Rad Tech--CT I 4



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8
Spring Semester
CTMT22731,3,4,5 Computerized Tomography Procedures and Special Studies 2
RADR24671,3,4,5 Clinical--Med Rad Tech--CT II 4



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6





TOTALS
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14


MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
Certificate

This certificate program provides advanced classroom and clinical instruction in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Admission is limited to American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certified applicants. Completion of the prescribed curriculum will help prepare the student for the Advanced Certification Examination in Magnetic Resonance Imaging administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Admission to the college does not guarantee admission to the program and enrollment is limited.

Fall Semester
RADR22711,3,4,5 Sectional Anatomy and Patient Care 2
MRIT22751,3,4,5 Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging I 2
RADR24631,3,4,5 Clinical/Medical Radiologic Technology 4



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8
Spring Semester
MRIT22761,3,4,5 Magnetic Resonance Physics and Procedures 2
MRIT14601,3,4,5 Clinical-Medical Radiologic - MRI II 4



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6





TOTALS
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14


Degree Plans updated September 24, 2001 11:27am
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