Radiologic Technology, Associate in Science

Courses and Requirements

Effective Fall 2016

The associate degree program in Radiologic Technology closely integrates theoretical and practical knowledge for application in performing procedures under supervision at a clinical site. Successful completion of this program qualifies graduates to take the national certification exam offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The successful completion of this exam qualifies graduates to be employed as a Registered Radiologic Technologist. A grade of “C” or better is required in all Radiologic Technology courses in order to continue to the next semester. Students must earn a minimum grade of C in all career courses and in all science courses in order to graduate. Seventy-eight credit hours are required for graduation.

Starting in the fall of 2014, any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six core academic skills in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.

Accreditation

The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-2901, 312-704-5300.

Additional Admission Criteria and Information

Please find additional information here: Required Forms.

CORI/CHRI/SORI

Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal Records Central Repository (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit the CORI/CHRI/SORI page.

Northern Essex Community College is committed to the success of every student. Students with legal issues in their background will meet with a committee as part of the CORI/CHRI/SORI process and will receive guidance and counseling throughout the review of their records. NECC personnel make every effort to help students prepare for careers in their chosen field. Students are encouraged to seek assistance and support.

CPR

Students are required to be CPR Certified at the Health Care Provider/ Professional Rescuer level prior to the start of clinical courses.

Drug Screening

Students enrolled in this academic program are required to pass a drug screening analysis.

Health

Students are required to complete a health evaluation, including the Hepatitis B immunization series, prior to final acceptance to the Program.

Student Professional Liability Insurance

Students are required to carry professional liability insurance. The premium is to be paid at the time of course registration.



Requirements

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
BIO121Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

HES130Introduction to Patient Care

3

HES207Clinical Pathophysiology

3

RTA110Radiologic Procedures I

3

RTA111Radiologic Exposures I

3

RTA120Radiologic Procedures II

3

RTA121Radiologic Exposures II

3

RTA125Introduction to Radiologic Physics

3

RTA191Clinical Practicum I

2

RTA192Clinical Practicum II

2

RTA201Radiologic Equipment & Quality Assurance

3

RTA202Advanced Radiographic Imaging

3

Information Literacy Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

RTA203Radiobiology & Protection

3

RTA204Special Radiographic & Interventional Procedures

3

RTA205Computer Imaging & Cross Sectional Anatomy

3

Public Presentation Intensive

RTA220Radiologic Procedures III

3

RTA292Clinical Practicum III Summer

3

RTA294Clinical Practicum IV

3

RTA295Clinical Practicum V

3

Courses with Prerequisites: BIO121, BIO122, ENG102, HES130, HES207

Courses with Prerequisites and Co-requisites: RTA110, RTA111, RTA120, RTA121, RTA125, RTA191, RTA192, RTA201, RTA202, RTA203, RTA204, RTA205, RTA220, RTA292, RTA294, RTA295

Electives

Behavioral Science Elective    3
Computer Science Elective CIS110-299  3-4
Humanities Elective Students must meet Global Awareness Core Academic Skill (Spanish Recommended)  3
Liberal Arts Elective    3
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Program Notes

Effective Fall 2016

Students considering a career as a radiologic technologist must be able to integrate a scientific knowledge (e.g., mathematics, physics, human anatomy) and technical skills to produce images that assist the radiologist with establishing a patient’s diagnosis and treatment. Success in this profession will require the physical ability to lift and move patients, good interpersonal and communication skills, and basic knowledge of computers.

Required Course Sequence Radiologic Technology Associate Degree

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Year 1

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
BIO121Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CIS101-299Computer Science Elective

3-4

ENG101English Composition I

3

HES130Introduction to Patient Care

3

RTA110Radiologic Procedures I

3

RTA111Radiologic Exposures I

3

RTA191Clinical Practicum I

2

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG102English Composition II

3

RTA120Radiologic Procedures II

3

RTA121Radiologic Exposures II

3

RTA125Introduction to Radiologic Physics

3

RTA192Clinical Practicum II

2

Summer
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
RTA220Radiologic Procedures III

3

RTA292Clinical Practicum III Summer

3

Year 2

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ANT/PSY/SOCBehavioral Science Elective

3

HES207Clinical Pathophysiology

3

RTA201Radiologic Equipment & Quality Assurance

3

RTA202Advanced Radiographic Imaging

3

Information Literacy Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

RTA294Clinical Practicum IV

3

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Humanities Elective

3

Liberal Arts Elective

3

RTA203Radiobiology & Protection

3

RTA204Special Radiographic & Interventional Procedures

3

RTA205Computer Imaging & Cross Sectional Anatomy

3

Public Presentation Intensive

RTA295Clinical Practicum V

3