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Radiologic Technology

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Associate of Applied Science Degree Program
Contact Hours:
2642.5
Semester Credits:
98.5
Instructional Weeks – Full Time:
80
Average Time to Complete – Full Time:
20 Months

 

Program Overview

The Radiologic Technology program offers a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree that prepares qualified individuals to enter the healthcare field as professionals skilled in performing diagnostic medical imaging and associated procedures. Graduates from the program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination and, upon successful completion of this examination, can become Registered Technologists in Radiography, RT(R).

Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing this examination are not controlled by Concorde, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, Concorde cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take this exam, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

Mission Statement

The program provides and maintains a positive learning environment and curriculum while preparing students for entry-level, diagnostic radiographer positions.

Statement of Values

The Radiologic Technology program is committed to:

  • Adherence to the Concorde mission statement and values.
  • Achieving the standard of quality established by the healthcare community.
  • Continual assessment and evaluation of the community’s needs to maintain a program consistent with changes in the Radiologic Technology profession.

Program Goals

  • Students/graduates will demonstrate clinical competency.
  • Students/graduates will practice effective communication.
  • Students/graduates employ critical thinking skills.
  • Students/graduates demonstrate professionalism.
  • Graduates/employers recommend program.

Program Delivery

The Radiologic Technology program is delivered in a blended format. Courses will be delivered entirely online, entirely on-ground or with an appropriate blend of both online and on-ground hours in the same course. Of the 2,642.5 program hours, a maximum of 628.5 course hours (23.4%) may be offered online (including general education courses). Campuses may have the option to deliver general education courses either online or on-ground depending on local need and availability specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.

Program Objectives

The program objective is to prepare students with sufficient theoretical knowledge and specialized practical skills to qualify for an entry-level position.

Course #
Course Title
Pre-Requisites
Co-Requisites
Theory Hours
(Ground/Online)
Lab Hours
(Ground/Online)
Clinical Hours
(Ground/Online)
Semester Credit Hours
MATH1320 *
College Algebra (Transfer Course)
45
(
0
/
45
)
0
0
3
ENGL1310 *
English Composition I (Transfer Course)
45
(
0
/
45
)
0
0
3
COMM1310 *
Elements of Human Communication (Transfer Course)
45
(
0
/
45
)
0
0
3
PSYC1310 *
General Psychology (Transfer Course)
45
(
0
/
45
)
0
0
3
SOCI1310 *
Introduction to Sociology (Transfer Course)
45
(
0
/
45
)
0
0
3
CSCI1310 *
Computer Science (Transfer Course)
45
(
0
/
45
)
0
0
3
PHIL1310 *
Critical Thinking (Transfer Course)
45
(
0
/
45
)
0
0
3
BIOL1301 *
Anatomy & Physiology (Transfer Course)
45
(
0
/
45
)
0
0
3
RAD120 *
Introduction to Radiologic Technology (Transfer Course)
37.5
(
15
/
22.5
)
15
(
15
/
0
)
0
3
RAD121 *
Patient Care in Radiology (Transfer Course)
37.5
(
15
/
22.5
)
15
(
15
/
0
)
0
3
RAD124 *
Medical Terminology (Transfer Course)
45
(
10
/
35
)
0
0
3
RAD130 *
Image Production I (Transfer Course)
30
(
20
/
10
)
0
0
2
RAD131 *
Radiation Physics (Transfer Course)
37.5
(
20
/
17.5
)
15
(
15
/
0
)
0
3
RAD135 *
Positioning I (Transfer Course)
30
(
10
/
20
)
60
(
60
/
0
)
0
4
RAD136 *
Clinical I (Transfer Course)
0
0
160
(
160
/
0
)
3.5
RAD140 *
Image Production II (Transfer Course)
45
(
30
/
15
)
0
0
3
RAD142 *
Radiation Biology (Transfer Course)
45
(
25
/
20
)
0
0
3
RAD145 *
Positioning II (Transfer Course)
30
(
15
/
15
)
30
(
30
/
0
)
0
3
RAD146 *
Clinical II (Transfer Course)
0
0
160
(
160
/
0
)
3.5
RAD255 *
Positioning III (Transfer Course)
30
(
15
/
15
)
30
(
30
/
0
)
0
3
RAD256 *
Clinical III (Transfer Course)
0
0
320
(
320
/
0
)
7
RAD266 *
Clinical IV (Transfer Course)
0
0
400
(
400
/
0
)
8.5
RAD270 *
Medical Ethics & Law (Transfer Course)
30
(
9
/
21
)
0
0
2
RAD271 *
Radiological Theory (Transfer Course)
30
(
15
/
15
)
0
0
2
RAD272 *
Special Radiographic Procedures/Pathology (Transfer Course)
45
(
25
/
20
)
0
0
3
RAD276 *
Clinical V (Transfer Course)
0
0
240
(
240
/
0
)
5
RAD281 *
Registry Review (Transfer Course)
45
(
35
/
10
)
0
0
3
RAD286 *
Clinical VI (Transfer Course)
0
0
320
(
320
/
0
)
7
Total Subtotal
877.5
(259/618.5)
165
(165/0)
1600
(1600/0)
98.5

* These courses may be offered entirely online or entirely on-ground at the campus.

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