Radiography (AAS) A45700
The Radiography curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled health care professional who uses radiation to produce images of the human body.
Course work includes image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology. Clinical experience is gained through rotations at area health care facilities.
Graduates of accredited programs who meet eligibility criteria may apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' national examination for certification and registration as medical radiographers. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, medical laboratories, government agencies and industry.
Admission and Selection Criteria
Admission to Radiography is competitive among qualified applicants according to established criteria. There is a limited application period and exact admissions evaluation criteria are revised and updated annually.
Students not accepted to the program may reapply for the next year by updating their application and reviewing updated criteria listed on this webpage.
CCC has established admissions and selection procedures to ensure students are admitted and selected in a consistent and equitable manner. The admissions checklist is only intended to assist students in identifying program eligibility requirements, while outlining the admissions/selection process. This document does not serve as the official record of calculated points and does not guarantee admission to the program.
The student is responsible for making sure requirements have been met and that all materials have been received by the Admissions Office before the program deadline. All communication regarding admissions/selection status will be sent via CCC student email. Student email is the official and preferred form of communication at CCC.
Notification of final acceptance will be sent by radiography faculty after successful completion of all requirements.
Course and Hour Requirements
Students are not allowed to enroll in the RAD courses until formally accepted into the program. Please see admission requirements.
Major Courses
Select one of the following:
| BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology |
4
|
2
| | 5 |
| | or | | | | |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| | (BIO 169: BIO 168, Anatomy & Physiology I is a prerequisite to BIO 169) | | | | |
Total Major Hours: 57–58
General Education Courses
Communications:
| COM 110 | Introduction to Communication |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | or | | | | |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| | | | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
2
|
2
| | 3 |
| | (MAT 143 or higher) | | | | |
Other Required Courses:
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| | 3 |
Total General Education Hours: 18
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 75-76
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology |
4
|
2
| | 5 |
| | or | | | | |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| | | | | | |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| RAD 110 | Rad Intro & Patient Care |
2
|
3
|
0
| 3 |
| RAD 111 | RAD Procedures I |
3
|
3
|
0
| 4 |
| RAD 151 | RAD Clinical Ed I |
0
|
0
|
6
| 2 |
| RAD 182 | RAD Clinical Elective |
0
|
0
|
6
| 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11-12
|
8-9
|
12
| 18-19 |
Spring Semester
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| | 3 |
| RAD 112 | RAD Procedures II |
3
|
3
|
0
| 4 |
| RAD 121 | Image Production I |
2
|
3
|
0
| 3 |
| RAD 161 | RAD Clinical Ed II |
0
|
0
|
15
| 5 |
| | Communications Course* |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
8
|
15
| 18 |
Summer Term
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
2
|
2
| | 3 |
| | (MAT 143 or higher) | | | | |
| RAD 122 | Image Production II |
1
|
3
|
0
| 2 |
| RAD 141 | Radiation Safety |
2
|
0
| | 2 |
| RAD 171 | RAD Clinical Ed III |
0
|
0
|
9
| 3 |
| RAD 181 | RAD Clinical Elective |
0
|
0
|
3
| 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
5
|
5
|
12
| 11 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| RAD 211 | RAD Procedures III |
2
|
3
|
0
| 3 |
| RAD 231 | Image Production III |
1
|
3
|
0
| 2 |
| RAD 251 | RAD Clinical Ed IV |
0
|
0
|
21
| 7 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
6
|
6
|
21
| 15 |
Spring Semester
| RAD 261 | RAD Clinical Ed V |
0
|
0
|
21
| 7 |
| RAD 271 | Radiography Capstone |
2
|
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
5
|
3
|
21
| 13 |
*See Course and Hour Requirements
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 75-76
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
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