Medical Radiography, AAS
Program Description
This is a two-year, full-time program that prepares students to enter the health care profession as a competent entry-level radiographer. Professional competence is achieved through a blend of theoretical and practical coursework which includes didactic and clinical experience at cooperating hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices.
Licensure
The program is competency based and follows the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Curriculum Guide. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification. All students who have passed the national examination may apply for licensure for the State of Utah through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
Professional Licensure/Certification (PLC) Requirements
The curriculum for programs at Utah Tech University leading to professional licensure are designed to prepare students for Utah licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions requiring licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the University, and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time.
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Students and prospective students are strongly encouraged to contact the state licensure entity in the state where they intend to work to review all licensure and certification requirements imposed by the student’s state(s) of choice. The University cannot provide verification of a student’s ability to meet licensure or certification requirements unrelated to its educational programming. Some states require individuals to complete additional requirements that are unrelated to educational prerequisites. For more information, visit the State Authorization and Professional Licensure web page and select the program, or speak to the director of the program.
Utah Tech University shall not be held liable if a student is unable to qualify for licensure or certification in any jurisdiction.
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Accreditation
The Utah Tech Medical Radiography program is accredited through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), the national accrediting agency for radiography programs which assures that programs follow standards to maintain academic excellence. JRCERT may be contacted at:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jcert.org
www.jrcert.org
Admission Requirements
For admission requirements into the Medical Radiography program, visit the program website (following this link will take you out of the University Catalog).
Program Curriculum
Medical Radiography Program Prerequisite Requirements
87 credits
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The following coursework must be completed before applying to the Medical Radiography Program.* | ||
| BIOL 2320 & BIOL 2325 | Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Lab | 5 |
| RADT 1010 | Intro to Radiography | 2 |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing (EN) | 3-4 |
| or ENGL 1010D | Introduction to Writing (EN) | |
| MATH 1040 | Introduction to Statistics (MA) (preferred) | 3-4 |
| or MATH 1030 | Quantitative Reasoning (MA) | |
| or MATH 1050 | College Algebra / Pre-Calculus (MA) | |
| PSY 1010 | General Psychology (SS, GC) | 3 |
| or PSY 1100 | Human Development Through Lifespan (SS, GC) | |
| or FSHD 1500 | Human Development Lifespan (SS, GC) | |
NOTE: *Minimum 2.7 GPA in courses listed above. RADT 1010 may be taken a maximum of two times.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| The following coursework must be completed before beginning the Medical Radiography Program. | ||
| COMM 1020 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM 2110 | Interpersonal Communication (SS, GC) | |
| ENGL 2010 | Interm Writing Selected Topics: (EN) | 3 |
| BIOL 2420 & BIOL 2425 | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | 4 |
| HLOC 1000 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM DISCIPLINE CORE REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Admission to Utah Tech Medical Radiography Program is required | ||
| First Semester (Fall) | ||
| RADT 1020 & RADT 1026 | Radiographic Procedures I and Radiographic Procedures I Lab | 5 |
| RADT 1030 | Radiographic Imaging I | 3 |
| RADT 1040 | Clinical Education I (ALPP) | 4 |
| RADT 1050 | Patient Care | 2 |
| Second Semester (Spring) | ||
| RADT 1120 & RADT 1126 | Radiographic Procedures II and Radiographic Procedures II Lab | 4 |
| RADT 1140 | Clinical Education II (ALPP) | 5 |
| RADT 1230 | Radiographic Imaging II | 2 |
| RADT 1250 | Advanced Patient Care | 2 |
| Third Semester (Summer) | ||
| RADT 1240 | Clinical Education III (ALPP) | 7 |
| Fourth Semester (Fall) | ||
| RADT 2030 | Radiographic Physics | 3 |
| RADT 2040 | Clinical Education IV (ALPP) | 7 |
| RADT 3020 | Advanced Medical Imaging | 3 |
| RADT 3150 | Radiobiology and Protection | 3 |
| Fifth Semester (Spring) | ||
| RADT 3240 | Clinical Education V (ALPP) | 7 |
| RADT 3260 | Radiography Seminar | 3 |
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 87 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Complete at least 20 semester hours of credits at Utah Tech for institutional residency.
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.
- Grade C or higher in each General Education, Program Prerequisite, and Discipline Core Requirement course.