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    Mar 28, 2024  
Catalog 2020-2021 
    
Catalog 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Radiography, AAS


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(offered through articulation agreement with Prince George’s Community College)

No. of Credits: 68
Contact: Laura Polk, Chair, Health Sciences Division

Radiographers use x-ray equipment and specialized computer equipment to produce images of the human body. The images produced by the radiographer are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patient disease. Some radiographers specialize in specific modalities within the field of medical imaging such as mammography, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). They work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images, as well as other healthcare professionals.

The Radiography Program requires a minimum 2.50 GPA for admission, and students must satisfactorily complete prerequisite courses with a “C” or higher, prior to petitioning. Students may repeat each course only once to achieve the required grade. The graduate of the radiography program is eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination for certification and apply for a license to practice in the state of Maryland. The Radiography program is accredited by: Joint Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606, 312-704-5300 (phone), 312-704-5304 (fax), www.jrcert.org.

This is a competitive admission program and may be designated as a Health Manpower Shortage program. For more information, contact the Admissions Department.

Career Opportunities:

radiographer

Student Learning Outcomes:

Students will…

  1. Properly position patients.
  2. Select correct exposure factors.
  3. Apply radiation protection principals.
  4. Modify positioning based upon patient condition.
  5. Critique radiographic images.
  6. Demonstrate professional behavior.
  7. Demonstrate effective oral communication skills in the practice of radiography.
  8. Demonstrate effective written communication skills in the practice of radiography.
  9. Explain the importance of continued professional development.

Required Courses and Recommended Sequence:


The following is a recommended sequence of courses for completing this program. College Prep and prerequisite course requirements, credit load, and/or course availability may affect a student’s individual progress. Course availability within the program sequences is specifically intended for full-time students who begin their course work with the fall semester. Students should always consult their online program evaluation or an academic advisor to better understand typical course availability and individual program planning.

Notes:


* Courses requiring a prerequisite or co-requisite   

****Pending MHEC approval

Course Indicators: English Composition (E), Arts (A), Cultural and Global Awareness (C), Humanities (H), Biological/Physical Sciences (S), Social/Behavioral Sciences (B), Mathematics (M)

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