Associate in Science - Radiography

Program Description

The Associate in Science degree in Radiography (XRAY-AS) is designed to assist the student in developing and mastering basic clinical competencies and theoretical concepts of current radiography practice and prepares the students to seek employment in radiography practice. The program uses a combination of lecture, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction.

Program Information

This program is a limited access program, which means program admission and course registration are restricted to a limited number of students each semester due to accreditation requirements addressing student-faculty ratios and clinical resources. A student first will be admitted to Pensacola State College, and after satisfying all admission requirements for this program, the student is considered for admission to the XRAY-AS program. Pensacola State College admits up to 25 students each Fall term. Application Pathways exist for students who have been admitted to the College and must complete any of the admission requirements. Students who do not have an earned Associate in Arts degree or earned baccalaureate degree may be placed in the Associate in Arts Pre-Radiography Advising Track. Students who have an earned Associate in Arts degree or earned baccalaureate degree may be classified as non-degree seeking.

The Associate in Science degree in Radiography accepts 25 students each Fall semester.

The graduate of the program that is seeking to become a licensed radiologic technician must successfully complete the American Registry of Radiologic Technology exam (ARRT).

Program Approval and Accreditation

The X-Ray-AS program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182
1-312-704-5300
www.jrcert.org

Program Admission Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • College Application
  • Minimum grade of "C" or better and 2.75 GPA on Program Specific General Education Prerequisite Courses.

When the student has met the program admission requirements, the student’s application is evaluated by the Office of Admissions and ranked according to the date on which the student completed the final requirement. Students are selected in that rank order.

 

Program Progression Requirements

Progression through the Associate in Science degree in Radiography program requires the following:

  • A grade of C or higher in courses in the curriculum
  • Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all courses applicable to the program of study.
  • Meet the academic residence requirement of completing at least 25% of the program with classes at Pensacola State College.
  • Satisfactory completion of clinical requirements which include the following:
  • Level II FDLE background screen;
  • Urine drug screen;
  • Immunizations and Vaccines; and
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification or American Red Cross Basic Life Support/CPR for Healthcare Providers Certification.

Program Completion Requirements

  • Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all courses applicable to the program of study.
  • Meet the academic residence requirement of completing at least 25% of the program with classes at Pensacola State College.

Program Contact:

Dr. Mitzie Sowell

Department Head, Health Sciences

(850) 484-2308

msowell@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements

Prerequisite Courses (13 cc)

Students must complete prerequisite courses with a C or better to be accepted into the Radiography Program.

BSC 1080Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

3 cc

BSC 1080LEssentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory

1 cc

CHM 1020Introduction to College Chemistry

3 cc

ENC 1101English Composition I

3 cc

MAC 1105College Algebra

3 cc

The student may take BSC 1080 and BSC 1080L or must take BSC 2085, BSC 2085L, BSC 2086, and BSC 2086L.

Term 1 (16 cc)

RTE 1000Introduction to Radiologic Technology

3 cc

RTE 1111CRadiographic Nursing Procedures

3 cc

RTE 1418CPrinciples of Radiographic Exposure

3 cc

RTE 1503CRadiographic Positioning I

3 cc

RTE 1804LRadiography Clinic I

4 cc

Before the start of clinicals (Term 2), students must possess and maintain a Healthcare Providers CPR card, American Heart or Red Cross only. Certification can be earned by successfully completing W 00753 CPR for Healthcare Providers.

Term 2 (13 cc)

RTE 1513CRadiographic Positioning II

3 cc

RTE 1814LRadiography Clinic II

5 cc

RTE 2473Radiation Biology, Safety and Quality Assurance

2 cc

RTE 2601Radiographic Imaging

3 cc

Term 3 (9 cc)

RTE 1562CRadiographic Special Procedures

4 cc

RTE 1824LRadiography Clinic III

5 cc

Term 4 (13 cc)

RTE 2523CRadiographic Positioning III

2 cc

RTE 2563Advanced Radiographic Procedures

3 cc

RTE 2782Applied Radiographic Pathophysiology

3 cc

RTE 2844LRadiography Clinic IV

5 cc

Term 5 (13 cc)

RTE 2061ARRT Review

2 cc

RTE 2854LRadiography Clinic V

5 cc

See Choices Humanities (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

See Choices Social Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

Total Credit Hours: 77

.