rasmussen.edu | 888-5-RASMUSSEN SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Radiologic Technology | ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE Flex Choice Credit by Assessment Available | 11-Week Quarters (5.5-Week Terms) Associate of Science Degree in Florida, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Minnesota CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Radiologic Technologist OBJECTIVE Graduates of this program know basic concepts of anatomy and physiology, medical imaging, radiation production, and radiation safety. Graduates of the program will implement proper patient care techniques, operate radiographic equipment, position body parts, and follow radiation safety standards. Graduates can provide quality diagnostic medical imaging at a variety of clinical settings through the use of standard X-ray, mobile X-ray, and fluoroscopic technologies. They value critical thinking, communication, diverse perspectives, technology and information literacy, and patient safety and care. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must complete the following steps in order to be deemed eligible for admission: 1. Applicants must achieve a score on the School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam that is acceptable for admission under the School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam policy. 2. Applicants successful in completing the School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam must complete the following prior to being deemed eligible for consideration for admission: • Application • Background screening • Any additional program-specific requirements as specified at the time of enrollment A health physical may be required and completed within the six months prior to internship/practicum as specified by the clinical facility. Current students in other programs wishing to transfer into a course of study requiring the admissions standards outlined above will be required to take or retake the School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam. Once the applicant file is complete, the College will schedule an interview between the applicant and Program Coordinator/Director. This program has an enrollment capacity limit. Students accepted into their program will receive a letter from the College in the mail. The College may choose two additional applicants as alternates to join the program if another applicant is deemed ineligible or decides not to begin classes. These two alternates must complete all the necessary steps for admission. Alternates will be guaranteed the opportunity for enrollment into the next cohort provided they remain eligible for admission. Students must attend programmatic orientation as well as general orientation or risk being dismissed from the cohort. Additional admission requirements and enrollment procedures are included in the Academic Information and College Policies section of the catalog. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Lower Division English Composition (Required course) English Composition+ ENC 1101 Communication (Select 1 course)+ Humanities (Select 2 courses)+ Math/Natural Sciences (Required courses) PHA 1500 MAT 1222 Social Sciences (Select 2 courses)+ See page 72 for General Education Course Selections. Structure and Function of the Human Body+ Algebra+ 8 4 8 8 CORE COURSES Lower Division E242 Career Development+ HSC 1531 Medical Terminology RTE 1000 RTE 1100 RTE 1200 Introduction to Radiology and Patient Care Radiology Physics Advanced Modalities in Radiology RTE 2000 Radiographic Equipment and Acquisition RTE 2100 RTE 2200 Radiographic Evaluation, Disease, and Quality Control Radiobiology and Radiation Protection RTE 2300 Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy I RTE 2400 Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy II RTE 2500 Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy III RTE 2600 Radiologic Technology Practicum I RTE 2700 Radiologic Technology Practicum II RTE 2800 Radiologic Technology Practicum III RTE 2900 Radiography Technology Capstone General Education Credits Core Credits Total Associate’s Degree Credits +Flex Choice Credit by Assessment available; see page 137 for details. The Radiologic Technology Associate’s Degree is only offered at the Land O’ Lakes / East Pasco campus in Florida and the Lake Elmo / Woodbury campus in Minnesota. The Radiologic Technology Associate’s Degree program meets the educational requirements to apply for certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and to register or obtain state professional licensure in Florida and Minnesota. Other eligibility requirements may apply; please verify your eligibility against state licensure rules. This program is not offered in other states and is not intended to meet the educational requirements for licensure in other states. The Radiologic Technology Associate’s Degree program at the Lake Elmo campus in Minnesota and the Land O’ Lakes / East Pasco campus in Florida are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, [email protected] In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, Florida applicants must successfully pass two background checks—one through Rasmussen College’s chosen third-party vendor, and one meeting the Florida statutory definition of a Level 2 background check. In addition to meeting all other admissions requirements, Minnesota applicants must successfully pass two background checks—one through Rasmussen College’s chosen third-party vendor, and one through the Minnesota Department of Human Services. This program may require specific immunizations prior to professional practice experience. 2 4 5 5 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 10 10 10 2 32 76 108 4 Please note that an addendum is located at the end of the digital catalog. 44 For important information about the educational debt, earnings and completion rates of students who attended this program, please visit www.rasmussen.edu/doe_sid_2017/radiologic_technology_as.html
