The radiography program is a two-year program consisting of four (4) academic semesters and two (2) summer sessions. All semesters and one summer session consist of both classroom lecture and clinical education, while one summer session is clinical education only. The program's extensive schedule requires the time commitment of a full-time student. The radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Successful completion of the program leads to an Associate in Applied Science and eligibility to take the national certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technology earning the credentials of R.T.(R),ARRT.
Prerequisites
Recommended high school units of study are found in the back of the KCC catalog.
The folowing two courses are prerequisites for the 2009 Radiography Program.
- MATH 121 Intermediate Algebra - 4 credits
- OIT 227 Medical Terminology - 2 credits
(a 1 credit course will not be accepted)
"Prerequisite" means that the course must be successfully completed by the application deadline of March 1, 2009 for the application to be considered.
General Education
The following courses may be taken prior to entry into the radiography program:
ENGL 151 Freshman Composition
PSYC 201 Introduction to Psychology
COMM 201 Foundations of Interpersonal Communication
SOCI 201 Introduction to Sociology
Creative Elective — choose from list posted in the KCC catalog
BIOL 201 Human Anatomy
BIOL 202 Human Physiology
EMT 110 Medical First Responders
Radiography Courses:
Radiography courses can only be taken once a student has been accepted and is enrolled in the program.
Summer 1st Year:
RADI 100 Introduction to Radiologic Science and Health Care
RADI 111 Patient Care in Radiologic Science
RADI 112 Introduction to Imaging Principles
RADI 113 Clinical Orientation
Fall 1st Year
RADI 120 Radiologic Positioning, Procedures, and Pathology I
RADI 121 Radiologic Physics
RADI 122 Clinical Practice I
Spring 1st Year
RADI 130 Radiologic Positioning, Procedures, and Pathology II
RADI 131 Principles of Radiologic Imaging I
RADI 132 Clinical Practice II
Summer 2nd Year
RADI 210 Clinical Practicum
Fall 2nd Year
RADI 220 Radiologic Positioning, Procedures, and Pathology III
RADI 221 Principles of Radiologic Imaging II
RADI 222 Comprehensive Clinical Experience I
RADI 223 Radiobiology and Protection
Spring 2nd Year
RADI 230 Cross-Sectional Anatomy
RADI 231 Radiologic Technology Special Topics
RADI 232 Comprehensive Clinical Experience II
