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Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology

Curriculum Overview

The Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology includes coursework in physics, exposure, anatomy, radiographic procedures and fundamentals of image analysis and pathology. Students will learn the biologic effects of radiation on the body as well as patient care techniques such as patient transfers, vital signs and how to respond to medical emergencies. Northwestern Health Sciences University Radiologic Technology program includes four terms of didactic coursework and lab sessions as well as two terms of supervised clinical education that assist students to build skills working with a variety of patients and equipment under the supervision of registered radiographers in an actual healthcare setting. Students develop comprehensive technical skills to perform imaging examinations and diagnostics, and also learn to position patients, protecting them from overexposure to harmful radiation, while making them as comfortable as possible. This hands-on program uses ionizing radiation to provide images of tissues, organs and bones in the body.

Graduation Requirements

The Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology degree is granted to those candidates who have:

  • Successfully completed all requirements in the program of study;
  • Successfully completed the required 72 total credits;
  • Successfully completed all program-specific coursework with a grade of “C” or better;
  • Successfully completed all General Education coursework;
  • Successfully documented attendance and completion of all required Clinical Training hours;
  • Successfully completed all required clinical competencies with a grade of “C” or better;
  • Successfully completed all other assigned tasks by both faculty and the clinical coordinators;
  • The completion of an exit interview with the clinical coordinator or program chair.

Core Course Requirements

RAD-1100INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

3
RAD-1105RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURE I

3
RAD-1110RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS

3
RAD-1120PRINCIPLES OF EXPOSURE I

3
RAD-1125FUNDAMENTALS OF IMAGE ANALYSIS I

2
RAD-1205RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES II

3
RAD-2130RADIATION PROTECTION/BIOLOGY

1
RAD-2145FUNDAMENTALS OF IMAGE ANALYSIS II

2
RAD-2225PRINCIPLES OF EXPOSURE II

2
RAD-2240ADVANCED IMAGING

3
RAD-2255RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURE III

3
RAD-2280COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

3
RAD-2290CLINICAL EDUCATION

9
RAD-2291CLINICAL EDUCATION 2

9
Total Credit Hours:49

Additional Program Requirements

MED-1000MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

1
INCR-1001FOUNDATIONS OF INTEGRATIVE CARE

1
Total Credit Hours:2

Required General Education Courses

ANP-1000ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

3
MTH-1001COLLEGE ALGEBRA

3
ENG-1001ENGLISH COMPOSITION

3
COM-1100INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION IN A DIGITAL WORLD

3
PHIL-1100BIOETHICS

3
PSY-1001GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

3
Total Credit Hours:18

Additional General Education Requirements

Open General Elective (3 cr. required- Choose any 1000-level general education course)

Total Credit Hours:3

Total Credit Hours: 72