Program Description
The Associate of Science in Radiological Technology/Science degree covers anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply for the national certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Graduates passing the certification examination are recognized as registered technologists.
Delivery Mode
Traditional
The clinical education is competency-based and utilizes the Radiology Department, offsite facilities, evenings, weekends and specialty areas of CT, MRI and Interventional Radiology for achievement of the skills and proficiency that are required in the profession of radiography.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (www.jrcert.org).
Curriculum
| Course | Credits |
| General Education Courses | 23 |
| Building a Sense of Community UNI 200 Career Readiness |
1 |
| Composition or Public Speaking ENG 101 English Composition I OR CDC 101 Public Speaking |
3 |
| Mathematics and Quantitative Literacy MAT 181 College Algebra |
3 |
| Health and Wellness HSC 115 Current Health Issues |
3 |
| Technological Literacy Any Technological Literacy Course |
3 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts Any Humanities or Fine Arts Course |
3 |
| Natural Sciences HSC 110 Anatomy and Physiology I* (also a Required Major Course) |
4 |
| Social Sciences or Humanities PSY 100 Intro to Psychology OR SOC 100 Intro to Sociology |
3 |
| Required Major Courses | 64 |
| HSC 110 Anatomy and Physiology I* (Credits for this course are counted toward the general education requirement.) |
Listed above |
| HSC 120 Anatomy and Physiology II* | 4 |
| RAD 100 Radiography Theory and Lab I | 5 |
| RAD 110 Radiography Clinical I | 6 |
| RAD 101 Radiography Theory and Lab II | 5 |
| RAD 120 Radiography Clinical II | 6 |
| RAD 130 Radiography Clinical III | 4 |
| RAD 140 Radiography Clinical IV | 4 |
| RAD 200 Radiography Theory and Lab III | 5 |
| RAD 210 Radiography Clinical V | 6 |
| RAD 201 Radiography Theory and Lab IV | 5 |
| RAD 220 Radiography Clinical VI | 6 |
| RAD 230 Radiography Clinical VII | 4 |
| RAD 240 Radiography Clinical VIII | 4 |
| Total | 87 |
* Required pre-requisite courses.
Program Notes: This program has a handbook, which can be obtained from the department chair. RAD courses are taught at Washington Hospital.
Program Webpage
https://www.calu.edu/academics/undergraduate/associate/radiologic-technology/index.aspx