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1. Complete Health Questionaire and Essential Functions Form evidencing a state
According to most certifying organizations, application for certification may be denied of physical and mental health such that the student is able to complete all
if a person has been convicted of a felony, is guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude, program requirements without presenting undue risk/harm to the student or
and/or has displayed other grounds for denial as specified by law. other persons.
2. Be acceptable by clinical agencies for clinical experiences. Students are subject
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to criminal background checks and random drug testing by an approved agency of
Course Theory Lab Clinic Credit the college in order to be eligible for clinical rotations.
First Semester 3. Submit verification of current CPR certification at the American Heart Association
RAD 250 Advanced Patient Care 3 0 0 3 BLS-C Healthcare Provider level.
RAD 251 Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 0 0 3
RAD 283 Physical Principles 5 0 0 5 4. Documentation of Health requirements as required by clinical agencies submitted
by scheduled deadline.
Second Semester
RAD 284 MR Imaging Procedures 5 0 0 5 According to most certifying organizations, application for certification may be denied
RAD 285 MR Clinical Education 0 0 12 4 if a person has been convicted of a felony, is guilty of a crime involving moral turpitude,
RAD 266 Pathology Correlation in CT/MR 4 0 0 4 and/or has displayed other grounds for denial as specified by law.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 24 Computed Tomography (CT)
Course Theory Lab Clinic Credit
First Semester
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY RAD 250 Advanced Patient Care 3 0 0 3
Post-Primary Medical Imaging Certificate RAD 251 Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 0 0 3
RAD 263 CT Imaging Procedures 5 0 0 5
This program prepares students in the use of x-ray energy and computer processing
techniques to demonstrate sectional anatomic images for interpretation for diagnosis and Second Semester
treatment. RAD 264 Physics - Instrumentation & Imaging 5 0 0 5
RAD 265 CT 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 computed tomography. Didactic courses will be TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 26
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
concurrently enroll in CIS290C Online Learning Basis.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY
Certificate or Associate in Applied Science
Admission Requirements
Admission to program requires: The Surgical Technology program prepares graduates for entry-level employment in the
1. unconditional admission to Southern Union State Community College. surgical environment. This program prepares individuals, under the supervision of physi-
2. official college transcripts from all previous Postsecondary institutions. cians and surgical staff, to maintain, monitor, and enforce the sterile field and adherence to
3. application for Computed Tomography Program. aseptic technique by preoperative, intraoperative surgical team, and postoperative person- Division Health Sciences
4. documentation of status as a Radiographer who is certified by the nel. Includes instruction in instrument and equipment sterilization and handling; surgical
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or who is ARRT supplies management; wound exposure and closure; surgical computer and robot operation
registry eligible. and monitoring; maintenance of hemostasis; and patient and team scrubbing. The Surgical
Technologist assists the physician during surgical procedures by ensuring that necessary
Clinical Experience Requirements equipment is properly maintained and immediately available, passing instruments to the
The following information must be on file before registering for the first semester of the surgeon, handling surgical specimens, and maintaining a sterile atmosphere in the operating
program and by the scheduled deadline. room.