Radiography, A.A.S.

CIP Code: 51.0911

NOVA Code: 1720

Offered through MEC

Purpose: The curriculum is designed to prepare students to produce diagnostic images of the human body through safe application of x-radiation. The radiographer is a central member of the healthcare team and assists the radiologist, a physician specialized in body image interpretation. Upon successful completion of degree requirements, the student will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) examination leading to certification as a Registered Technologist in Radiography: A.S., R.T.(R).

Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their academic advisor early in their program.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must do the following:

Comply with all general admission requirements for Allied Health Programs.
Review the online information session at www.nvcc.edu/medical/divisions/allied/radiography.html.
Review competitive admission and application deadlines at www.nvcc.edu/medical/divisions/allied/radiography.html.
Qualify for MTH 154 .
Have completed BIO 141 and BIO 142 with a grade of “B” or higher.
Have completed ENG 111 with a “B” or higher.
Have completed SDV 101 with a “B” or higher.
Have completed RAD 105 with a “B” or higher.

Special Program Requirements: The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists requires convictions or charges resulting in any of the following be reported: Plea of guilty, plea of nolo contender, withheld or deferred adjudication, suspended or stay of sentence, or military court martial. Misdemeanor speeding violations must be reported if they are related to alcohol or drugs. For more information please visit the ARRT website or by calling ARRT at (651) 687-0048, ext. 8580.

All incomplete grades (“I”) must be resolved prior to taking the next course in the sequence.

Prerequisites:

BIO 141 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 CR.)
BIO 142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 CR.)
ENG 111 - College Composition I (3 CR.)
RAD 105 - Introduction to Radiology, Protection, and Patient Care (2 CR.)
SDV 101 - Orientation to (a Specific Discipline) (1 CR.)

Total 14 credits

Two Years

1st Semester

HLT 141 - Introduction to Medical Terminology (1 CR.)
RAD 121 - Radiographic Procedures I (4 CR.)
RAD 125 - Patient Care Procedures (3 CR.)
RAD 141 - Principles of Radiographic Quality I (4 CR.)
RAD 196 - On-Site Training (2 CR.)

Total 14 credits

2nd Semester

RAD 131 - Elementary Clinical Procedures I (3 CR.)
RAD 142 - Principles of Radiographic Quality II (4 CR.)
RAD 221 - Radiographic Procedures II (4 CR.)
Social/Behavioral Science Elective (3 CR.) ¹

Total 14 credits

3rd Semester

RAD 135 - Elementary Clinical Procedures II (5 CR.) ²

Total 5 credits

4th Semester

RAD 205 - Radiation Protection and Radiobiology (3 CR.)
RAD 231 - Advanced Clinical Procedures I (5 CR.)
RAD 246 - Special Procedures (1 CR.)

Total 9 credits

5th Semester

Humanities/Fine Arts Elective (3 CR.) ³
RAD 232 - Advanced Clinical Procedures II (5 CR.)
RAD 240 - Radiographic Pathology (3 CR.)
RAD 255 - Radiographic Equipment (3 CR.)

Total 14 credits

Total credits for the A.A.S. Degree in Radiography: 70 credits (includes 14 prerequisite credits)

¹ See social/behavioral science courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.

² RAD 135 meets for 40 hours a week for ten weeks.

³ See humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives . Electives should be selected with advice of a counselor or academic advisor to meet the requirements of the transfer institution.