2023-2024 Catalog

Radiologic Technology (RT23) Associate of Applied Science Degree

Campus Availability and Advisement:

Program Description:

The Radiologic Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in radiology departments and related businesses and industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an associate of applied science degree, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to apply to sit for a national certification examination for radiographers.

The Radiologic Technology program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Additional information regarding program effectiveness data may be obtained by contacting the JRCERT. This is a 5 year accreditation expiring 2027.

JRCERT
20 North Wacker Drive
Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Fax: 312-704-5304
Website: www.jrcert.org
E-mail: mail@jrcert.org

 
Entrance Dates:

Beginning of any semester for pre-occupational curriculum. Fall semester for occupational curriculum.

Entrance Requirements:

Age: 17 years old for entrance into Health Technology pre-occupational curriculum
18 years old for entrance into Health Technology programs

 

Note: A mandatory supply fee of $20 is assessed upon registration in RADT 1030.

Pre-Occupational Curriculum (25 Credit Hours)

BIOL 2113Anatomy and Physiology I

3

BIOL 2113LAnatomy and Physiology Lab I

1

BIOL 2114Anatomy and Physiology II

3

BIOL 2114LAnatomy and Physiology Lab II

1

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

 

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

OR

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

OR

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

 

XXXX xxxxHumanities/Fine Arts Elective

3

XXXX xxxxSocial/Behavioral Sciences Elective

3

XXXX xxxxGeneral Education Core Elective

3

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

2

Occupational Curriculum (52 Credit Hours)

RADT 1010Introduction to Radiology

4

RADT 1030Radiographic Procedures I

3

RADT 1060Radiographic Procedures II

3

RADT 1065Radiologic Science

2

RADT 1075Radiographic Imaging

4

RADT 1085Radiologic Equipment

3

RADT 1200Principles of Radiation Biology and Protection

2

RADT 1320Clinical Radiography I

4

RADT 1330Clinical Radiography II

7

RADT 2090Radiographic Procedures III

2

RADT 2260Radiologic Technology Review

3

RADT 2340Clinical Radiography III

6

RADT 2360Clinical Radiography IV

9

Total Credit Hours: 77 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation