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POST-RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE According to most certifying organizations, application for certification may be denied
if a person has been convicted of a felony, is guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude,
Southern Union State Community College offers two 26 hour certificate programs in and/or has displayed other grounds for denial as specified by law.
computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These courses will
be web based. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Course Theory Lab Clinic Credit
First Semester
MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING RAD 250 Advanced Patient Care 3 0 0 3
Post-Primary Medical Imaging Certificate RAD 251 Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 0 0 3
RAD 283 Physical Principles 5 0 0 5
This program prepares students in the use of strong magnetic fields and radiowaves to
obtain cross-sectional anatomical images of the human body to assist in diagnosis or Second Semester
treatment. RAD 284 MR Imaging Procedures 5 0 0 5
RAD 285 MR Clinical Education 0 0 12 4
Southern Union State Community College offers a two semester certificate program. This RAD 266 Pathology Correlation in CT/MR 4 0 0 4
program is for credentialed Radiologic Technologists. Upon completion of the program
an individual will be registry eligible in magnetic resonance imaging. The program TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 24
sequence is two (2) semesters. Didactic courses will be online with various clinical sites
being used. Students who wish to enroll in an online course for the first time at Southern
Union State Community College must also concurrently enroll in CIS290C Online COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
Learning Basics. Post-Primary Medical Imaging Certificate

This program prepares students in the use of x-ray energy and computer processing
Admission Requirements techniques to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation for diagnosis and
Admission to program requires: treatment.
1. unconditional admission to Southern Union State Community College.
2. official college transcripts from all previous Postsecondary institutions. Southern Union State Community College offers a two semester certificate program. This
3. application for Medical Imaging Program. program is for credentialed Radiologic Technologists. Upon completion of the program
4. documentation of status as a Radiographer who is certified by the an individual will be registry eligible in computed tomography. Didactic courses will be
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or ARRT registry eligible. taught online with various clinical sites being used. Students who wish to enroll in an
online course for the first time at Southern Union State Community College must also
Clinical Experience Requirements concurrently enroll in CIS290C Online Learning Basis.
The following information must be on file before registering for RAD 266, RAD 285, or
RAD 265.
1. Complete Health Questionaire and Essential Functions Form evidencing a state Admission Requirements
of physical and mental health such that the student is able to complete all Admission to program requires:
program requirements without presenting undue risk/harm to the student or 1. unconditional admission to Southern Union State Community College.
other persons. 2. official college transcripts from all previous Postsecondary institutions.
2. Be acceptable by clinical agencies for clinical experiences. Students are subject 3. application for Computed Tomography Program. Division Health Sciences
to criminal background checks and random drug testing by an approved agency of 4. documentation of status as a Radiographer who is certified by the
the college in order to be eligible for clinical rotations. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or who is ARRT
registry eligible.
3. Submit Healthcare Provider verification of current CPR certification at the American
Heart Association BLS-C level. Clinical Experience Requirements
4. Documentation of Health requirements as required by clinical agencies submitted The following information must be on file before registering for the first semester of the
by scheduled deadline. program and by the scheduled deadline.