68 rasmussen.edu | 833-606-1911 SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES Radiologic Technology | ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE Knowledge Credit Self-Directed Assessment Available Associate of Science Degree in Florida, Associate of Applied Science Degree in Minnesota TYPICAL CAREER PATHS • 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. ACCEPTANCE REQUIREMENTS Applicants must complete the following steps to be considered for admission: 1. Applicants pursuing admittance into the Radiologic Technology program must meet one of the following requirements to be deemed eligible for Admission: a) Achieve a score on the School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam acceptable for admission per the School of Nursing and School of Health Sciences Entrance Exam policy: i) HESI® Admission Assessment, a Cumulative Score of 65% or higher. The Cumulative Score must include Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary & General Knowledge, Basic Math Skills, and Anatomy & Physiology exams, or ii) TEAS Admission Assessment, a Total Score of 48.5% or higher. b) Conferred associate’s degree or higher in a health sciences-related program from a United States (U.S.) accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and awarded within five (5) calendar years of the date the student starts in the program. c) Completion of at least 20 quarter credits of college-level health sciences, natural sciences or math coursework completed at a United States (U.S.) accredited institution of higher learning as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) within five (5) calendar years of the date the student starts in the program. One Composition or Communication course may be applied to meet this requirement. A grade of C or higher in each course is required. The University must receive official transcripts showing either a conferred degree in a health sciences-related program or completion of a minimum of 20 quarter credits of eligible coursework no later than the sixth business day of the first quarter of enrollment or the student will be withdrawn. 2. Complete the following prior to being deemed eligible for consideration for admission: • Application and enrollment agreement • 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 meet one of the acceptance requirements outlined in number one above plus any additional acceptance requirements. Once the applicant file is complete, the University 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 written communication from the University. The University 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 removed from the cohort. In addition to meeting all other acceptance requirements, Florida campus applicants must successfully pass two background checks—one through Rasmussen University’s chosen third-party vendor, and one meeting the Florida statutory definition of a Level 2 background check. In addition to meeting all other acceptance requirements, Minnesota campus applicants must successfully pass two background checks— one through Rasmussen University’s chosen third- party vendor, and one through the Minnesota Department of Human Services. An additional background check may also be required during active enrollment prior to practicum or clinical placement depending on site requirements. Any prospective student must also consider their history, lifestyle, and future actions before enrolling in this program, and carefully consider whether their actions may prevent them from attaining employment in the field they choose to pursue. Additional requirements, such as industry-specific training may be required to obtain employment in this field. Applicants for careers in this field may be subject to pre-employment screenings such as, but not limited to, criminal background checks, and drug/or alcohol testing. Employment decisions, including whether to require background checks and other tests, are made at the discretion of the employer. GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES Lower Division English Composition (Required course) 4 ENC1101 English Composition+ Communication (Select 1 course)+ 4 Humanities (Select 2 courses)+ 8 Math / Natural Sciences (Required courses) 8 PHA1500 Structure and Function of the Human Body+ MAT1222 Algebra+ Social Sciences (Select 2 courses)+ 8 See page 150 for General Education Course Selections. CORE COURSES Lower Division E242 Career Development+ 2 HSC1531 Medical Terminology 4 RTE1000 Introduction to Radiology and Patient Care 5 RTE1100 Radiology Physics 5 RTE1200 Advanced Modalities in Radiology 3 RTE2000 Radiographic Equipment and Acquisition 3 RTE2100 Radiographic Evaluation, Disease, and Quality Control 3 RTE2200 Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 4 RTE2300 Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy I 5 RTE2400 Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy II 5 RTE2500 Radiographic Positioning and Anatomy III 5 RTE2600 Radiologic Technology Practicum I 10 RTE2700 Radiologic Technology Practicum II 10 RTE2800 Radiologic Technology Practicum III 10 RTE2900 Radiologic Technology Capstone 2 General Education Credits 32 Core Credits 76 Total Associate’s Degree Credits 108 +Self-directed assessment available; see page 132 for details. ALL CONTENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY ADDENDUM
