Radiography Program

 

What is a Radiologic Technologist?

 

Radiography Program Video

Radiologic technologists, better known as radiographers, are the medical technicians who perform diagnostic medical imaging examinations, including X-rays. Radiographers who perform imaging examinations are responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced. They work closely with radiologists, the physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease/injury. For the images to be interpreted correctly by the radiologist, the imaging examinations must be performed properly and competently by the imaging experts, the radiographer.

 

They may specialize in specific imaging techniques such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular-interventional radiography, computed tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, quality management, sonography or general diagnostic radiography.

 

Hospitals are the primary employer of radiologic technologists, but a greater number of new jobs will be found in physicians' offices and diagnostic imaging centers.

 

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Associate Degree Program

 

As students in Pima Medical Institute’s Radiography program, you'll take classes to learn the necessary skills to accurately position patients, ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced. You will also be educated in anatomy, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care.

 

 

Courses:

 

General Education courses are listed in italics.
Course #CourseTheoryLabExternCredits
CSK 101Study Skills16  1.0
RA 100Radiography I48  3.0
CMT 105Medical Terminology16  1.0
MT 203Math Applications48  3.0
RA 102Positioning I3232 3.0
BIO 130Anatomy and Physiology I32  2.0
CCM 110Communications48  3.0
Semester I Total24032 16.0
 
Course #CourseTheoryLabExternCredits
RA 118Positioning II4832 4.0
RA 206Physics48  3.0
RA 110Principles of Exposure48  3.0
RA 121Methods of Patient Care48 16  3.5
BIO 140Anatomy and Physiology II32  2.0
CLE 110Medical Law & Ethics16  1.0
Semester II Total240 48  16.5
 
Course #CourseTheoryLabExternCredits
CCL 110Computer Literacy2416 2.0
RA 130Radiographic Biology32  2.0
RA 300 Clinical Externship I*  51211.0
Semester III Total561651215.0
 
Course #CourseTheoryLabExternCredits
RA 114Adv. Rad Imaging & Spec. Proc48  3.0
RA 112Pathology I16  1.0
RA 301 Clinical Externship II*  51211.0
Semester IV Total64 51215.0
 
Course #CourseTheoryLabExternCredits
RA 201Radiography II48  3.0
RA 212Pathology II16  1.0
RA 302 Clinical Externship III*  51211.0
Semester V Total64 51215.0
 
Course #CourseTheoryLabExternCredits
RA 202Radiography III64  4.0
RA 303 Clinical Externship IV*  51211.0
Semester VI Total64 51215.0
PROGRAM TOTALS728 962048 92.5

 

*Prior to radiography students entering the clinical phase of the program they will be required to pay for and submit proof of vaccinations, depending on campus/program location may be required to hold current medical insurance, complete a multi-state background check and any other additional tests as required by clinical affiliates.

 

 

Radiology Training

Job Outlook

 

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics states that job opportunities for radiographers are expected to be favorable, and employment of radiologic technologists is expected to increase by about 28 percent nationally through 2020, faster than average for all occupations.**

 

 

Program Length

 

Approximately 2 years

 

 

For more detailed information on Pima's Radiography program specifics and financial assistance, please visit your local campus below:



Albuquerque, New Mexico Chula Vista, California Denver, Colorado Houston, Texas Las Vegas, Nevada Mesa, Arizona Seattle, Washington Tucson, Arizona

 

**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Radiologic Technologists, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Radiologic-technologists.htm

 

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Radiography Program Mission Statement

It is the mission of our program to graduate students with the entry-level employment skills required of a Radiologic Technologist. Students will graduate to be successful radiographers who can safely and competently perform radiographic exams as specified by ARRT guidelines.

 

Radiography Program Goals

Goal 1: Students will demonstrate clinical
            competence.


Goal 2: Students will demonstrate critical
            thinking skills.


Goal 3: Students will demonstrate effective
            communication skills.


Goal 4: Students will grow and develop
            professionally.