Program Start Date: Fall term
Minimum Program Length: 90 academic weeks; 6 consecutive terms, day; 82 credits
Program ID: AAS.RAD
Curriculum Code: 35207
Program Description
Radiologic technology students assist the radiologist by performing radiographic examinations of the body to rule out or confirm diseases, fractures, and other injuries.
Practical Experience
Students gain proficiency through lab simulations and clinical experiences in affiliated hospitals and imaging facilities.
Professional Opportunities
Registered radiographers work in hospitals, clinics and specialized physicians’ offices; with additional training and/or experience, radiographers may specialize in other modalities such as mammography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and interventional radiology.
Unique Aspects
A criminal background investigation (CBI) and drug testing are required at student expense for each Health and Human Services student who has been accepted into a Spartanburg Community College curriculum program of study. For more information, please visit the Criminal Background Investigations and Drug Testing information section of the SCC webpage.
Graduates are eligible to apply to take the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become registered technologists in radiography. The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
e-mail: mail@jrcert.org
EEDA Career Cluster
Health Science
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- The student will demonstrate the necessary skills to perform as an entry-level radiographer.
- The student will demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills that contribute to excellent standards of patient care.
- The student will demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- The program will graduate competent entry-level radiographers to meet the needs of the healthcare community.
Prerequisites
- One-unit High School biology
- One-unit High School algebra or equivalent
The Radiologic Technology program is a two-year full-time Associate in Applied Science degree program offered at the Giles (Main) SCC campus. The program consists of six semesters and is divided into two phases. Phase I (prerequisites) includes the general education courses that must be completed prior to applying for Phase II which includes the Radiologic Technology professional curriculum. Completion of Phase I does not guarantee progression to Phase II of the program. Upon successful completion of all Phase I courses, qualified students may apply for acceptance into Phase II of the program. A selective ranking system is used that includes the grades earned in Phase I, attendance of an information session, and the grade point average related to the Phase I courses.
The first semester is designed for completion of Phase I (prerequisites) general education courses required for submission of an application to Phase II (professional curriculum). Phase II (professional curriculum) is designed to be completed in semesters 2-6.
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