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 the Health Sciences Page.
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.
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.
Health Sciences Requirement Prior to Program Application for Radiography
- Application to the College and NC Registry
- Health Sciences Application to the respective program
- Official high school transcript or equivalent
- Reading/English: Meet one of the following to demonstrate proficiency:
- Completion of ENG 111 or equivalent with a minimum grade of "C"
- Completion of prerequisites to be eligible to register for ENG 111 without corequisite
- Have a 2.8 or higher unweighted high school GPA
- Provide satisfactory placement test scores
- Provide proof of completion of an associate or bachelor's degree
- Math: Meet one of the following to demonstrate proficiency:
- Completion of MAT 110 or higher with a minimum grade of "C
- Completion of prerequisites to be eligible to register for college-level math without corequisite
- Provide satisfactory placement test score
- Provide proof of completion of an associate or bachelor's degree
- TEAS Score of 55 or higher
Application Process
Completion of the Health Sciences Application for Admissions to the Radiography Program requires completion of the following steps:
- Step 1: Contact Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator for advising appointment.
- Step 2: Complete general education courses.
- Step 3: Take the TEAS exam. There is a fee for the TEAS exam.
- Submit other required information to the Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator as outlines in the Application for Radiography.
- Conditional acceptance for admission is based on the Application to Admissions for Radiography. Notification of conditional acceptance, along with health examination forms will be provided.
- Submit the Health Sciences application for admissions to Health Sciences Admissions Coordinator by January 25. The application for admissions is located on the Health Sciences page.
The student is responsible for making sure that these requirements have been met and that all materials have been received by the Admissions Office. Admission requirements currently in effect must be completed.
Completion of these requirements will not guarantee admission to the program.
Post-Provisional Acceptance Requirements for Radiography Program
- Notification of final acceptance will be sent by the Radiography Director or Program Coordinator after successful completion of all orientation requirements.
- All students accepted into the Radiography Program must acquire immunizations, criminal background check and a 12-panel drug screen. These items are required by the clinical facilities, who determine clinical participation. This information will be obtained through a secure Immunization and Compliance Tracking Database done by the student.
- CPR Certification will be offered the first week of class and must remain current throughout the program.
- All students accepted into the Radiography program are required to have malpractice insurance.
- All students must accept their acceptance to the program through email by the due date given by the Radiography Director or Program Coordinator.
Grading Policy for Radiography Program
All RAD Courses must receive a grade of B or 80 or higher in the Radiography Program.
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
Total Major Hours: 57
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:
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
Other Required Courses:
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| | 3 |
Total General Education Hours: 19
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 76
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
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
|
9
|
12
| 18 |
Spring Semester
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| 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: |
11
|
9
|
15
| 19 |
Summer Term
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers |
2
|
2
| | 3 |
| 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: 76
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
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No
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