Radiologic Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree
RT23

Program Description
The radiologic technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in radiologic departments and related businesses and industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. In order to begin the clinical requirements, students must complete tuberculosis skin test, supply proof of immunization, undergo a background check, and submit to a drug screen test. Program graduates receive a radiologic technology associate degree, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a National Certification Examination for Radiographers.

The Gwinnett Technical College radiologic technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
e-mail: mail@jrcert.org

Students may become certified as radiographers by taking a certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or an equivalent certifying agency. This program is only offered full-time, during the day. (Program Length: 5 Semesters plus required core prerequisites)

Prerequisites
Length of time to complete prerequisites varies depending on applicants' transfer credit and/or testing results. The time to complete prerequisites is not including in the total program lengths listed. It is the student's responsibility to notify the admissions office once pre-requisites have been completed. File completion does not guarantee an interview or acceptance. Prerequisites must be completed by deadline. (BIOL 2113 and BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114 and BIOL 2114L, MATH 1111 or MATH 1101, ENGL 1101, PSYC 1101, SPCH 1101, HUMN 1101 or ENGL 2130 or ARTS 1101 or MUSC 1101)

Graduation Requirements
All radiologic technology students are required to pass comprehensive written exams in specific courses in order to continue in the program. These exams cover all aspects of radiography previously studied and utilized in clinic. Students must score at least 70 percent on comprehensive exams given in RADT 2340 and RADT 2350 in order to remain in the program. In addition, the student must pass three comprehensive exams in RADT 2260 (Radiologic Technology Review) with a minimum score of 70 percent on two exams and 75 percent on one exam in order to graduate from the program.

Employment Opportunities
General hospitals, Veterans Administration hospitals, medical laboratories, physicians and clinics, federal and state health agencies

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