Dee Vanlandingham, Assistant Chair, Dee.Vanlandingham@daytonastate.edu
Melissa Brown-Mack, Academic Advisor, 386-506-3052, Melissa.Brown-Mack@daytonastate.edu
Admission Note
Limited Access Program: Admission to this program is selective and requires completion of additional admission and enrollment requirements.
Program Overview
Mission:
To provide a comprehensive education in radiologic sciences that prepares entry-level radiographers. The program promotes professional standards, multi-competency, and lifelong learning.
Description:
Registered Technologists in Radiography RT(R) provide healthcare services by applying x-ray energy to assist in diagnosis and treatment. Radiographers perform imaging procedures for interpretation by a radiologist.
Students develop professional judgment and critical thinking skills while maintaining ethical standards. Graduates are eligible for national certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and appropriate state licensure.
The academic structure of the program cannot accommodate part-time or transfer students.
Program Accreditation: This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; telephone: 312-704-5300; website: www.jrcert.org; email: mail@jrcert.org.
College Accreditation: Daytona State College is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Questions regarding accreditation may be directed to SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097; telephone: 404-679-4500; or online at www.sacscoc.org.
Outcomes:
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Perform as entry-level radiographers providing quality patient care.
- Adapt procedures using critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Develop a plan for continued professional growth.
Program Requirements
Admission:
This is a Limited Access Program.
- Standard high school diploma or GED.
- Minimum age of 18.
- PERT scores at the 10th-grade level in reading, language, and mathematics, unless exempt.
- Minimum TEAS composite score of 65%.
- TEAS scores must be earned in a single attempt.
- Maximum of four TEAS attempts permitted per calendar year.
- TEAS scores are valid for three years.
- Only TEAS scores earned at Daytona State College are accepted.
- Satisfactory FDLE/FBI background check and drug screening.
- Attend a program information session.
Enrollment:
Continuing enrollment approval is required prior to enrollment in program-specific courses.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
- Earn a grade of “C” or better in the following courses:
Completion:
- Earn a grade of “C” or better in all program-specific and prerequisite courses.
- Follow the policies and procedures outlined in the Radiography Student Handbook and the Daytona State College Student Handbook.
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for federal financial aid and state Bright Futures Scholarship Program.
Financing Options: All students are encouraged to apply for federal and state student financial assistance by completing the FAFSA at
studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
For more information on grants, loans, and work programs available please see the Office of Financial Aid webpage at
daytonastate.edu/financial-aid/.
Students are also encouraged to apply for one of the many Daytona State College Foundation scholarships offered each semester.
For more information see:
daytonastate.edu/scholarships/.
Career and Labor Market Information
The following information is required by federal regulations to be provided to students for all vocational and certificate programs. Additional information on any career, job, or salary potential can be found at http://www.onetonline.org.
| Related Career Opportunities |
Radiologic Technologist; Radiographer; X-Ray Technologist; Diagnostic Imaging Technologist; Medical Radiographer |
| Primary Occupation (SOC) |
29-2034 — Radiologic Technologists and Technicians |
| Regional Demand |
55 annual openings • Approximately 917 regional jobs |
| Regional Wage |
Median: $65,970 annually ($31.72/hour)
10th Percentile: $51,420 | 90th Percentile: $83,290 |
| Program Length |
The typical length of this program is 2 years for a full-time student. |
| Placement Rate |
The 2023–2024 FETPIP placement rate for program completers was 100%. |
| Career Resources |
O*NET Online |
Data Sources: CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia Regional Demand Occupations List; FloridaCommerce Employment Projections Region 27; BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach MSA; SOC 29-2034.
Note: It is never too early to prepare for your career. Log in to the Daytona State Career Services Student Job Board to create your account, submit your resume for review, search for employment opportunities, and practice your interviewing skills through Big Interview. For assistance, contact Career Services to connect with a Career Advisor.
General Education Courses
16 Credits
Communication Core (3 credits)
Required General Education course:
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
Mathematics Core (3 credits)
Required Math Pathway:
Natural Sciences Core (4 credits)
Required course:
| BSC1085C | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4.00 |
Humanities Core (3 credits)
Recommended courses. Choose one:
Social Sciences Core (3 credits)
Required courses. Choose one:
| POS2041 | American Federal Government | 3.00 |
| AMH2020 | United States History 1865 to Present | 3.00 |
| AMH2010 | United States History to 1877 | 3.00 |
Program Specific Courses
45 Credits
| PSY1012 | General Psychology | 3.00 |
| RTE1000 | Fundamentals of Radiologic Technology | 1.00 |
| RTE1001 | Medical Terminology for Radiographers | 1.00 |
| RTE1111 | Patient Care in Radiography | 2.00 |
| RTE1111L | Patient Care in Radiography Lab | 1.00 |
| RTE1418 | Radiographic Exposures and Processing | 2.00 |
| RTE1457C | Radiographic Exposures II and Lab | 2.00 |
| RTE1503C | Radiographic Procedures I and Lab | 5.00 |
| RTE1513C | Radiographic Procedures II and Lab | 5.00 |
| RTE1523C | Radiographic Procedures III and Lab | 5.00 |
| RTE1804L | Radiographic Clinical Education I | 1.00 |
| RTE1814L | Radiographic Clinical Education II | 2.00 |
| RTE1824L | Radiographic Clinical Education III | 3.00 |
| RTE2385 | Radiation Biology and Protection | 2.00 |
| RTE2563C | Selected Radiographic Special Procedures I | 5.00 |
| RTE2573C | Selected Radiographic Special Procedures II | 4.00 |
| RTE2613 | Radiation Physics I | 2.00 |
| RTE2623 | Radiation Physics II | 2.00 |
| RTE2782 | Radiographic Pathology | 2.00 |
| RTE2834L | Radiographic Clinical Education IV | 3.00 |
| RTE2844L | Radiographic Clinical Education V | 3.00 |
| RTE2854L | Radiographic Clinical Education VI | 3.00 |
| RTE2061 | Radiography Seminar | 2.00 |
RTE2782 meets the graduation requirement for Oral Communications for this program.
Sample Program of Study
Prerequisite Courses
| ENC1101 | Introduction to Composition | 3.00 |
| MAC1105 | College Algebra | 3.00 |
| BSC1085C | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | 4.00 |
Year 1
1st Semester - Summer
| RTE1000 | Fundamentals of Radiologic Technology | 1.00 |
| RTE1111 | Patient Care in Radiography | 2.00 |
| RTE1111L | Patient Care in Radiography Lab | 1.00 |
| RTE1804L | Radiographic Clinical Education I | 1.00 |
| RTE1503C | Radiographic Procedures I and Lab | 5.00 |
| RTE1001 | Medical Terminology for Radiographers | 1.00 |
RTE1111L is offered during Session A of the Summer term.
RTE1804L is offered during Session B of the Summer term.
2nd Semester - Fall
| RTE1418 | Radiographic Exposures and Processing | 2.00 |
| RTE1513C | Radiographic Procedures II and Lab | 5.00 |
| RTE1814L | Radiographic Clinical Education II | 2.00 |
| Social Sciences Core - Civic Literacy course | 3.00 |
3rd Semester - Spring
| RTE1523C | Radiographic Procedures III and Lab | 5.00 |
| RTE1824L | Radiographic Clinical Education III | 3.00 |
| RTE1457C | Radiographic Exposures II and Lab | 2.00 |
| Humanities Core | 3.00 |
Year 2
4th Semester - Summer
| RTE2613 | Radiation Physics I | 2.00 |
| RTE2834L | Radiographic Clinical Education IV | 3.00 |
| RTE2563C | Selected Radiographic Special Procedures I | 5.00 |
5th Semester - Fall
| RTE2623 | Radiation Physics II | 2.00 |
| RTE2844L | Radiographic Clinical Education V | 3.00 |
| RTE2573C | Selected Radiographic Special Procedures II | 4.00 |
| PSY1012 | General Psychology | 3.00 |
6th Semester - Spring
| RTE2385 | Radiation Biology and Protection | 2.00 |
| RTE2782 | Radiographic Pathology | 2.00 |
| RTE2854L | Radiographic Clinical Education VI | 3.00 |
| RTE2061 | Radiography Seminar | 2.00 |
Total Credit Hours: 77