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| 450 North Avenue • Battle Creek, MI 49017 • (269) 965-3931 |
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| Radiographer |
2007-08 |
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 Career Pathway – Health Sciences Radiographers are medical imaging specialists who assist physicians, particularly the radiologists, in using ionizing radiation (x-ray) in diagnosis of diseases and injuries of the human body. The radiographer operates radiologic imaging equipment under the general direction of a physician to accurately demonstrate anatomical structures of the body. Radiographers apply knowledge of anatomy, positioning, and radiographic technique in acquiring quality diagnostic images. The Radiography Program is a two-year program consisting of four academic semesters and two summer sessions. All semesters and sessions consist of classroom lecture and supervised clinical experience in one of our affiliating hospitals. The program’s comprehensive curriculum requires the time commitment of a full-time student. The Radiography Program is approved by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Those who successfully complete the program are awarded an Associate in Applied Science and are eligible to take the national registry exam of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Prerequisites Recommended high school units of study are shown at the end of this catalog. More specifically, students with a strong foundation in algebra, geometry, physics, biology, and computers, as demonstrated in their high school curriculum or through equivalent college courses, will have an advantage as they work through the radiography curriculum. Admission Criteria Admission to the Radiographer program is selective. For the admission process, see page 12 of the KCC Catalog. Students must be admitted to the Radiographer Program. Application can be made through the Admissions office. The following is considered in the selection process:
General Education The following courses provide general skills of speaking, writing, thinking, analyzing, cooperating, making choices and judgments, integrating, and creating that are required in many problem-solving and task-oriented situations. These courses may be taken prior to being admitted to the program.
°For options to fulfill the Creativity Elective, see page 33 of the College Catalog. Radiographer Major
The sequence of courses recommended below will allow the full-time student to complete the Radiographer program in two years (six semesters).
NOTE: Grades of “C” or better are required in all general education, and Radiography major courses in the program to qualify students for graduation. |
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