Overview
Offered at the Augusta Campus
| Entrance Dates: |
Spring |
| Length of Program: |
Four Terms (after completion of prerequisite courses) |
| Credit Hours Required for Graduation: |
77 |
Admission: Radiologic Technology is a competitive program. Students who meet the College admission criteria are eligible to enroll at the College to take prerequisite courses for this program. Prerequisite courses (ENGL 1101, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111, MATH 1127, Humanities/Fine Arts Area IV [refer to options], PSYC 1101, BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, and ALHS 1090) must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale by the designated deadline to be evaluated for program admission. The grade point average in BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, MATH 1101 or MATH 1111, and MATH 1127 determines the academic/ranking order for selection of students for admission to the program. Students who are not selected for admission may consider another program or resubmit an admission application and a new Competitive Ranking Application by the designated deadline for the next ranking cycle. High school graduation or GED is also required for admission to this program. For more information regarding this process, please contact the Admissions Office at (706) 771-4028. Refer to program related deadlines.
Program Description: The Radiologic Technology Associate Degree Program provides a sequence of courses that prepare students for positions in radiologic 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 in Radiologic Technology, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination for radiographers.
Program Objectives: The mission of the Radiologic Technology program is to prepare radiographers who are competent and who respond to the needs of the patient and the needs of the organization. Technological advances in the medical field have increased the demand for entry-level radiographers who will perform tasks that include assisting the physician, caring for the critically ill, and performing x-ray exams for patients in the operating room, emergency room, and in the radiology department.
Employment Opportunities: The current need and an anticipated rise in the number of radiographers needed in local hospitals, clinics, and medical/surgical offices have had a positive impact on entry-level salaries in the Augusta Technical College service area. Graduates of the program are eligible to complete additional training in related areas beyond the associate degree at other educational institutions if desired.
Credentialing (Required for employment): Program graduates achieve complete the qualifications of a radiographer and are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) Radiologic Technologist -Radiography RT (R) (AART) examination.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Augusta Day Program – Spring Entrance
PROGRAM NAME: Radiologic Technology
AWARD: Associate of Applied Science Degree
CAMPUS: Augusta Day Program – Spring Entrance
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester
| BIOL 2114 | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II | 3 |
| BIOL 2114L | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY LAB II | 1 |
| MATH 1127 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS | 3 |
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| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS AREA IV* | 3 |
Year 1 Fall Semester
Students are evaluated and selected for progression to their RADT prefix courses fall semester
Year 2 Spring Semester
Year 2 Summer Semester
Year 2 Fall Semester
Year 3 Spring Semester
Accreditation
The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The contact information for the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology is 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, 312-704-5300, www.jrcert.org.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Radiologic Technology program is to prepare qualified radiographers who are caring, competent, ethical, and professional and who respond to the needs of the patient and the organization. Technological advances in the medical field have increased the demand for entry-level radiographers who will perform tasks that include assisting the physician; caring for the critically ill; and performing x-ray exams for patients in the operating room, emergency room, and in the radiology department
To support our program mission, the radiologic technology program has established the following program goals:
- To produce qualified and competent entry-level technologists.
- To graduate students that will seek employment, thus meeting the needs of the community.
- To provide appropriate training and guidance that fosters development of professional ethics and life-long learning.
- To provide appropriate training and guidance that fosters the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will demonstrate competency in performing radiographic procedures.
- Students will demonstrate proper lab skills in radiographic procedures.
- Students will demonstrate oral communication skills.
- Students will demonstrate professional ethics.
Student Achievement Data is available on the program's student achievement data page.