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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
POST-RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE
It is highly recommended that students take the classes appearing in italics in the
radiologic technology curriculum prior to entering the radiography program. Southern Union State Community College offers two 26 hour certificate programs in
computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These courses will
First Term TH LB CL CR be web based.
MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra or higher 3 0 0 3
BIO 201* Human Anatomy & Physiology 3 1 0 4
RAD 111 Introduction to Radiography 2 0 0 2 MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING
RAD 112 Radiographic Procedures I 3 1 0 4 Post-Primary Medical Imaging Certificate
RAD 113 Patient Care 1 1 0 2
RAD 114 Clinical Education I 0 0 2 2 This program prepares students in the use of strong magnetic fields and radiowaves to
12 3 2 17 obtain cross-sectional anatomical images of the human body to assist in diagnosis or
Second Term treatment.
BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3 1 0 4
RAD 122 Radiographic Procedures II 3 1 0 4 Southern Union State Community College offers a two semester certificate program. This
RAD 125 Imaging Equipment 3 0 0 3 program is for credentialed Radiologic Technologists. Upon completion of the program
RAD 124 Clinical Education II 0 0 5 5 an individual will be registry eligible in magnetic resonance imaging. The program
9 2 5 16 sequence is two (2) semesters. Didactic courses will be online with various clinical sites
Third Term being used. Students who wish to enroll in an online course for the first time at Southern
ENG 101 English Composition I 3 0 0 3 Union State Community College must also concurrently enroll in CIS290C Online
RAD 135 Exposure Principles 2 1 0 3 Learning Basics.
RAD 136 Radiation Protection and Biology 2 0 0 2
RAD 134 Clinical Education III 0 0 5 5
7 1 5 13 Admission Requirements
Fourth Term Admission to program requires:
ENG 102 English Composition II OR 1. unconditional admission to Southern Union State Community College.
SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR 2. official college transcripts from all previous Postsecondary institutions.
SPH 106 Fundamentals of Oral Communication 3 0 0 3 3. application for Medical Imaging Program.
PSY 200 General Psychology 3 0 0 3 4. documentation of status as a Radiographer who is certified by the
RAD 212 Image Evaluation and Pathology 1 1 0 2 American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or ARRT registry eligible.
RAD 214 Clinical Education IV 0 0 8 8
7 1 8 16 Clinical Experience Requirements
Fifth Term The following information must be on file before registering for RAD 266, RAD 285, or
RAD 227 Review Seminar 2 0 0 2 RAD 265.
RAD 224 Clinical Education V 0 0 8 8 1. Complete Health Questionaire and Essential Functions Form evidencing a state
HUM Humanities Elective 3 0 0 3 of physical and mental health such that the student is able to complete all
5 0 8 13 program requirements without presenting undue risk/harm to the student or
other persons.
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 75 2. Be acceptable by clinical agencies for clinical experiences. Students are subject Division Health Sciences
to criminal background checks and random drug testing by an approved agency of
the college in order to be eligible for clinical rotations.
3. Submit Healthcare Provider verification of current CPR certification at the American
Heart Association BLS-C level.
4. Documentation of Health requirements as required by clinical agencies submitted
by scheduled deadline.