Radiologic Technology, AAS

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Radiologic Technologists are skilled in creating images of the human body with the use of ionizing radiation. The radiologic technologist student is trained in diagnostic x-ray procedures and fluoroscopy, digital radiography, surgery, trauma, and pediatrics, with plenty of hands-on experience. They are also educated in patient care, x-ray equipment, physics, and are responsible for radiation safety. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to

Perform as a vital member of the medical team by providing high quality, diagnostic images;
Excel in providing patient care and demonstrate knowledge about current radiation standards;
Possess the potential to continue education in computed tomography, nuclear medicine, mammography, MRI, interventional radiography, or radiation therapy; and
Be qualified to work as a radiologic technologist upon passing the state registry exam and applying for state licensure.

Required Courses

Required prerequisite courses:

AHMS 144 - Medical Terminology Credit(s): 3
BIOH 201NL - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4 *
BIOH 211NL - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4 *
M 095~ - Intermediate Algebra Credit(s): 4 * ^R
WRIT 101W - College Writing I Credit(s): 3 * ^R

Prerequisite Total: 18

First Year

Fall Semester

AHXR 101 - Patient Care in Radiology Credit(s): 2 *
AHXR 110 - Radiographic Procedures I Credit(s): 2 *
AHXR 115 - Radiographic Principles I Credit(s): 2 *
AHXR 195 - Radiographic Clinical: I Credit(s): 4 *

First Semester Total: 10

Spring Semester

AHXR 108 - Introduction to Radiologic Physics Credit(s): 3 *
AHXR 111 - Radiographic Procedures II Credit(s): 3 *
AHXR 116 - Radiographic Principles II Credit(s): 3 *
AHXR 195y - Radiographic Clinical: II Credit(s): 4 *

Second Semester Total: 13

Summer Semester

AHXR 295 - Radiographic Clinical: III Credit(s): 8 *

Third Semester Total: 8

Second Year

Fall Semester

AHXR 210 - Radiographic Procedures III Credit(s): 2 *
AHXR 225 - Radiobiology/Radiation Protection Credit(s): 2 *
AHXR 295v - Radiographic Clinical: IV Credit(s): 8 *

First Semester Total: 12

Spring Semester

AHXR 211 - Radiographic Procedures IV Credit(s): 2 *
AHXR 270 - Radiographic Registry Review Credit(s): 3 *
AHXR 295y - Radiographic Clinical: V Credit(s): 7 * ^R

Second Semester Total: 12

Total Credits: 73

^R Indicates Related Instruction requirement.

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Recommended Course Offering:

Students receiving financial aid or veteran’s benefits should check with the Financial Aid Office before registering for recommended courses.

BIOH 113 - Human Form and Function II Credit(s): 4

Admission Guidelines

Students must apply for select admission to this program.
Applications are available here after January 15 and must be completed and returned by the last working day in February.
Admission to the program is based upon the following:
1. High school diploma or GED/HiSET;
2. Evidence of academic achievement in the five prerequisite courses (a minimum of “C” must be earned in each class);
3. Observation in an imaging department and/or work experience in healthcare;
4. A well-written essay;
5. Positive references; and
6. An interview.
Students admitted into the program are required to have a background check, proof of current CPR license, and medical health insurance at the student’s expense. In addition, applicants with a felony after age 18 will not be accepted into the program.

Program Information

When applying to the Radiologic Technology program, students must have completed or be in the process of completing the following classes OR their equivalent by the end of spring semester: AHMS 144 , BIOH 201 and BIOH 211 , M 095~ , and WRIT 101 . Students may be advised to take BIOB 101 or BIOB 160 in preparation for BIOH 201 , prerequisite math courses in preparation for M 095~ , and prerequisite writing courses in preparation for WRIT 101 . A grade of “C” or higher is required for ALL prerequisite courses.
BIOH 201 and BIOH 211 completed five or more years ago will require program director permission for transfer credit.
Students who have already taken a 100 or higher level of math (excluding M 114 , M 115 , and STAT 216 ) are exempt from taking M 095~ . Students with an appropriate score on the placement test are also exempt from M 095~ but must take a math class at a higher level (excluding M 114 , M 115 , and STAT 216 ).
Admitted students may contact the Financial Aid Office to learn about scholarship opportunities, including the Ellen and John MacMillan Endowed and the Dustin Petersen Memorial.
Students in the Radiologic Technology program must earn a “C” or better in ALL classes in the program.
Graduates of this program will be eligible and prepared to take the registry examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Graduates must apply for licensure with the state of Montana prior to employment.

Opportunities After Graduation

Employment is projected to grow most rapidly in medical offices, clinics, and diagnostic imaging centers. Radiologic technologists have the opportunity for advancement with experience and specialization in areas such as CT, MRI, mammography, radiation therapy, interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine.
Employment of radiologic technologists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations.

Advising Information

For more information about this program, contact an advisor.

Faculty Advisor	Academic Advisor
Colleen Bench	Russ Lamson
BC 126-B	LRC 147C
(406) 756-3901	(406) 756-3885
cbench@fvcc.edu	rlamson@fvcc.edu