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Radiography Program
Attention: Effective for the Radiography class starting in May of 2010, a new general education requirement will be in place. At that time, PHI 2600 Applied Ethics will be a required course to fulfill the program's general education requirement. Please plan your course of study accordingly.
Program Manager: Patrick W. Patterson, MS, R.T. (R)(N), CNMT
SCF Bradenton
Phone: (941) 752-5245
Email the Radiography Program
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Admission Requirements Admission Policy
Radiology Instructors Tuition & Fees
Course Performance Standards Application
Degrees/Curriculum Plans
Radiography, A.A.S.
Radiography, A.S.
Announcements
The next application period will be January 15, 2010 - January 30, 2010 for the program that begins in May, 2010. Please do not sumit your application previous to January 15, 2010.
Radiography Program
The Radiography Program combines didactic and clinical education to prepare the graduate for a career as a radiographer. These health care professionals work in various medical settings taking radiographs, assisting physicians during advanced radiographic procedures, determining safe exposure limits and providing appropriate patient care during procedures. As radiology enters the digital era, radiographers also use computers to produce filmless digital images.
Integrated within the program is a didactic and clinical component, which prepares the student to take the Certified Nursing Assistant examination. These additional patient care skills will enhance the graduates potential for employment in community-based settings.
Upon completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Exam to become a registered radiographer. This registry is accepted in any state and many foreign countries. Employment opportunities exist in emergency centers, doctors offices, hospitals and industries. Opportunities exist for all combinations of working hours. The radiographer works closely with physicians and other members of the health care team to assure quality medical care. The program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606-2901, (312) 704-5300.
Mission Statement
The mission of the radiography program it to provide the community with competent and caring entry-level radiographers who are able to perform quality radiographic procedures and function as an integral member of the health-care team. In order to achieve this, the program provides the student with innovative educational opportunities to prepare for a rewarding career in radiologic technology.
Goals
- The program will provide students with educational and clinical opportunities thatpromote entry-level competency in radiologic technology.
- The program will assure that it meets the needs of the healthcare community,and the curriculum reflects the current practice of the profession.
- The program will provide an educational environment that encourages effective communication, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.
Admission Requirements
In addition to the admission requirements for the College, the following are requirements for admission to the Radiography Program:
- Earned grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better in ALL general education courses required by the program towards the degree and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 to meet graduation requirements.
- Satisfactory completion of any remedial course work needed to be eligible for college-level courses. NOTE: Prerequisite courses may be required for ENC 1101 and MAT 1033. The prerequisites MUST be take PRIOR to entry into RTE 1002 to be eligible to take the required courses. Consult the course descriptions in the back of the catalog or the specific department of the college for additional information.
- Prerequisite courses MUST be completed with a grade of "C" or better
by the end of the fall term in which you are applying.
Prerequisite Courses:
BSC 2085C Anatomy & Physiology I &
MAT 1033 Intermediate Algebra (A.A.S.) OR MAC 1105 College Algebra (A.S.)
- A completed application for the Radiography Program. (A separate application is required for admission to the College.) There is a $20 application fee for first-time applicants. Please pay the application fee in the Cashier's office located in the Student Services Center, Building #1. If you have previously applied to the program, you are not required to pay the $20 application fee a second time.
Once admitted to the Radiography Program, students will be assigned for one day to observe radiographic procedures with a clinical instructor in one of the area health care facilities prior to starting the program.
Admission Policy
Admission priority will be given to those applicants who have completed, at the time of application , the MOST general education courses in the Radiography Program Degree. If there are more students who have completed all of the academic requirements, than there are seats, students will be accepted based on GPA.
Licensure Requirement
If an applicant has been convicted, had adjudication withheld, or has criminal charges pending other than a minor traffic violation, the applicant should contact the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for information regarding examination eligibility. www.arrt.org If you have any question, please contact the Radiography Program at 941/752-5245.
Application
The next application acceptance period is January 15, 2010 - Januray 30, 2010.
Please do not submit application until the acceptance period.
The Application Packet is available for download all year;
however, this packet is subject to change at the discretion of the
Radiography Director.
Adobe Acrobat is required to download the
Radiography Program Application Form.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is free,
and may be accessed by
clicking on the Adobe Acrobat icon.
