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 |
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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 2113 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2113L | Anatomy and Physiology Lab I | 1 |
| BIOL 2114 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 2114L | Anatomy and Physiology Lab II | 1 |
| ENGL 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
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| MATH 1101 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MATH 1103 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
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| XXXX xxxx | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | General Education Core Elective | 3 |
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
Occupational Curriculum (52 Credit Hours)
Total Credit Hours: 77 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation