Radiography Technology (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science
Career-Technical Program
Interest Areas:
- Healthcare
The Mission of the North Idaho College Radiography Program is to provide a comprehensive didactic and clinical education, which prepares graduates with the skills necessary to obtain entry-level employment as a radiographer. Upon successful completion of this program, students will graduate with an Associate of Applied Science Degree and be eligible to become certified by taking the registry examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The Radiography Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Inquiries can be made by contacting JRCERT at 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182 or (312) 704-5300 or mail@jrcert.org.
The Radiography Technology program is a competitive entry program. Ten students are admitted to the Professional Component of the program every other year. Applications are accepted and reviewed spring semester. A minimum grade point average of B-/2.7 is required in all prerequisite and program courses. For program-specific requirements, please refer to the program webpage.
Admission Procedures
For program specific requirements, please refer to the Radiography Technology program website.
Contact Information:
Health Professions Division
Meyer Health and Sciences Building, Room 167
Phone: (208) 625-2320
Program Requirements
Note: A minimum grade of B- / 2.7 is required in all prerequisite and RADT courses.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| BIOL-227 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 10-12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| BIOL-228 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II With Cadaver | 4 |
| CAOT-179 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| PSYC-101 or SOC-101 |
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| RADT-111 & 111L |
Introduction to Radiography and Introduction to Radiology Lab |
5 |
| RADT-112 & 112L |
Radiographic Procedures I and Radiographic Procedures I Lab |
4 |
| RADT-113 & 113L |
Principles of Radiation Biology and Protection and Principles of Radiation Biology and Protection Lab |
3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| RADT-114 & 114L |
Radiographic Procedures II and Radiographic Procedures II Lab |
4 |
| RADT-115 & 115L |
Radiologic Physics and Equipment and Radiologic Physics and Equipment Lab |
3 |
| RADT-116 | Clinical Radiography I | 6 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| RADT-118 & 118L |
Radiographic Procedures III and Radiographic Procedures III Lab |
4 |
| RADT-119 | Clinical Radiography II | 4 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| RADT-211 & 211L |
Radiographic Imaging and Radiographic Imaging Lab |
4 |
| RADT-220 | Clinical Radiography III | 8 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| RADT-221 | Clinical Radiography IV | 10 |
| RADT-222 | Radiologic Technology Review | 2 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 79-81 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
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- Gateway
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- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate clinical competence.
- Communicate effectively.
- Employ critical thinking skills.
- Demonstrate professional growth and development.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the following North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements: Written and Oral Communication; Mathematical Ways of Knowing; Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing; and an additional program-designated or selected course from any of the GEM requirements.