Online Radiography- Advanced Placement Track
A Career in Radiography Through Online Advanced Placement Track
The Pima Medical Institute's Advanced Placement Track Radiography program is offered online and is designed to provide students with the same course content offered in Pima Medical Institute's traditional classroom settings. The online radiography program is created for students who posses prior radiography education. Students meeting the admission criteria are granted 45.5 transfer credits for previous academic course work and clinical experience.
Graduates of the Pima Medical Institute Advanced Placement Track Online Radiography program receive an Associate of Occupational Science degree and are eligible to apply to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification exam.
- In order to be eligible for consideration, online radiography program applicants must:
- Document one of the following:
- Graduation from a United States Military Radiography Program.
- Graduation from an approved or licensed Limited Scope Radiography program.
- Graduation from a JRCERT accredited Radiography program.
- Graduation from a foreign program in Radiography.
- Submit official transcripts noting grades of C or better. Course work must include:
- Radiographic positioning, exposure/techniques, physics, and protection.
- Radiographic positioning, exposure/techniques, physics, and protection.
- Document a minimum of 1,928 hours of clinical experience in radiography gained through education and/or employment.
- Experience gained through an educational program must be verified by the Program Director of the program from which the applicant graduated.
- Experience gained through employment must be verified by an ARRT registered Radiologic Technologist or an AMA Board Certified Radiologist who has supervised the student in a clinical setting. Individuals providing documentation verified by a radiologist certified by a foreign entity will be considered on an individual basis. Current professional credentials for the person(s) verifying the experience(s) must be included.
- Document professional experience with a variety of radiographic exams using a Pima Medical Institute-supplied verification form.
- Document one of the following:
Online Radiography Program Description
The Advanced Placement Track Online Radiography program is accredited and is delivered via online classes using an Internet-based interactive learning management system. As a student of the program, you will be presented with information in anatomy and physiology, methods of patient care, medical terminology, radiographic techniques and communication.
You will also receive hands-on experience by completing an externship at a clinical site.
Successful completion of Pima's online Advanced Placement Track Radiography program makes you eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT) Radiography certification exam.
Advanced Placement Track Program Outline:
| Course # | Course | Theory | Extern | Credits |
| DRA 100 | Radiography I | 48 | 3.0 | |
| DMT 105 | Medical Terminology | 16 | 1.0 | |
| DRA 320 | Clinical Externship I | 628 | 13.5 | |
| DRA 325 | Clinical Externship II | 628 | 13.5 | |
| DRA 330 | Clinical Externship III | 672 | 14.5 | |
| Transfer Courses Total | 64 | 1928 | 45.5 | |
| Course # | Course | Theory | Extern | Credits |
| CSK 101 | Study Skills | 16 | 1.0 | |
| MT 203 | Math Applications | 48 | 3.0 | |
| CCL 111 | Computer Literacy | 32 | 2.0 | |
| Semester I Total | 96 | 6.0 | ||
| Course # | Course | Theory | Extern | Credits |
| DIO 130 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 32 | 2.0 | |
| DRA 102 | Positioning I | 48 | 3.0 | |
| DSC 206 | Physics | 48 | 3.0 | |
| DCM 110 | Communications | 48 | 3.0 | |
| DRA 121 | Methods of Patient Care | 56 | 3.5 | |
| DLE 101 | Medical Law & Ethics | 16 | 1.0 | |
| Semester II Total | 248 | 15.5 | ||
| Course # | Course | Theory | Extern | Credits |
| DIO 140 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 32 | 2.0 | |
| DRA 116 | Positioning II | 64 | 4.0 | |
| DRA 130 | Radiographic Biology | 32 | 2.0 | |
| DRA 201 | Radiography II | 48 | 3.0 | |
| DBI 112 | Pathology I | 16 | 1.0 | |
| Semester III Total | 192 | 12.0 | ||
| Course # | Course | Theory | Extern | Credits |
| DBI 212 | Pathology II | 16 | 1.0 | |
| DRA 110 | Principles of Exposure | 48 | 3.0 | |
| DRA 114 | Adv. Radiographic Imaging & Special Procedures | 48 | 3.0 | |
| DRA 203 | Radiography III | 64 | 4.0 | |
| DRA 331 | Clinical Externship IV | 240 | 5.0 | |
| Semester IV Total | 176 | 240 | 16.0 | |
| TRANSFER COURSES TOTAL | 64 | 1928 | 45.5 | |
| SEMESTERS I, II, III AND IV TOTALS | 712 | 240 | 49.5 | |
| PROGRAM TOTALS | 776 | 2168 | 95.0 | |
Online Radiography Program Length
Complete program: 49 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the total cost of the APTR program?
The total cost is $19,565 which includes tuition, books, and fees.
Q: How long does the program take to complete?
The APTR program at Pima Medical Institute takes 49 weeks/just under one year to complete.
Q: Can I complete the program in fewer than 49 weeks?
No, the minimum amount of time it will take to complete the program is 49 weeks.
Q: Once I complete the program, will I be eligible to sit for the ARRT exam?
Upon completion of the program, you will be eligible to sit for the ARRT exam.
Q: I don’t have any previous radiography education, can I qualify for this program?
No.
Q: What type of admissions criteria is there to enter this program?
You must have at least 1,928 hours of clinical experience performing radiography exams in addition to completing credits from an accredited or approved radiography program to be considered for admission into the APTR program. You must also provide documentation that you graduated from one of the following:
- A United State Military Radiography program
- An approved or licensed Limited Scope Radiography program
- A JRCERT-accredited Radiography program
- A foreign program in Radiography
Q: Is this a self-paced program?
No, the APTR program is not self-paced. You will be expected to meet deadlines for assignments and complete tests by specific dates and times.
Q: Will my previous credits transfer?
Up to 45.5 credits earned from previous academic courses and clinical experience can be transferred into the APTR program, provided they meet specific requirements.
Q: Is financial aid available?
Financial aid is available to those who qualify, however math and computer literacy tuition costs are not covered by financial aid. Upon completion of the admission process and after you have been enrolled into the APTR program, you will be contacted by the financial aid department to begin the process of applying for financial aid.
Contact Pima Medical Institute today and request more information about online radiography programs, and other career training programs including dental assistant, veterinary assistant, pharmacy technician or medical assistant.
