Radiologic Technology, AAS

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The Radiologic Technology program is designed to ensure that entry level radiologic technologists possess the essential technical and clinical skills expected by employers of radiographers and ensure that graduates of the program are prepared to successfully pass the certification examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology.

You are strongly encouraged to work with a counselor, academic advisor, or faculty/department coordinator

Degree & Certificate Requirements

Semester 1 and Semester 2 courses are needed prior to applying to the program

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Suggested sequence*:

Credit Hours Required: 62

Semester 1

HHSC 1700 - Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 3.00 (Exploratory Course ) (Critical Course )
ITCS 1010 - Computer & Information Processing Principles Credit Hours: 4.00 (Critical Course )
ENGL 1180 - Communications 1 Credit Hours: 4.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group I.A) (Critical Course )
BIOL 2710 - Human Physiological Anatomy Credit Hours: 6.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group II) (Exploratory Course ) (Critical Course )

Semester 2

PHSA 1050 - Physical Science Credit Hours: 4.00 (Critical Course )
PSYC 1010 - Introductory Psychology Credit Hours: 4.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group III) (Critical Course )
MATH 1050 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 4.00
OR MATH 1050X - Intermediate Algebra With Extra Hours Credit Hours: 4.00 (MATH 1050X may be recommended depending on placement testing)
PHIL 2100 - Introduction to Ethics Credit Hours: 3.00 (Required Course GEN ED Group IV) (Critical Course )

30 Credit Hours granted upon successful completion of hospital component of program

*Course sequence may be modified to meet your needs

Radiologic Technology - Additional Program Information

Program Options
Credential	Title	Credit Hours Required	Notes
Associate of Applied Science	Radiologic Technology	62	Prepares student for the technical and clinical program components leading to an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology through a collaboration agreement with local health systems.

Contact Information
Contact Title	Name	Phone	E-mail	Location
Administrative Assistant	Connie Peters	586.226.4760	petersc147@macomb.edu	Center Campus

Program Description:

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

1. Possess the skills necessary for radiology health care professionals who are responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation to humans and animals for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes.

2. Perform the radiographic examination that creates the images needed for diagnosis.

3. Maintain a high degree of accuracy in radiographic positioning and exposure techniques.

4. Exhibit the following professional characteristics:

The skill to use modern technologies to research and retrieve information, weight and discriminate between good and poor sources of information, and take action based upon the acquisition of new information and knowledge.

Stewardship over the security and confidentiality associated with patient medical information.

Requirements & Specific Information:

Macomb Community College will prepare students by providing the necessary prerequisite and general education courses needed to be admitted to hospital clinical teaching programs to complete the clinical and technical components of the AAS degree. Upon notification of successful completion of the hospital clinical teaching component, students will be granted 30 semester credits. This along with completion of all pre‑requisite courses and general education courses will allow students to apply for graduation with an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology and make them eligible to take the certification examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology to become certified radiologic technologists.

Career Opportunities:

Radiologic Technology

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