Radiography - Bridge Program Details
Program Description
To develop in students the personal and professional skills needed to perform as competent entry-level radiologic technologists. Students will be presented with information in anatomy and physiology, methods of patient care, medical terminology, radiographic techniques, and communications.
What are the Prerequisites for the Radiography - Bridge Program?
In order to be eligible for consideration, online radiography program applicants must:
1. document graduation from one of the following:
- A United States military radiography program
- An approved or licensed limited-scope radiography program
- A JRCERT-accredited radiography program
- A foreign program in radiography
2. submit official transcripts documenting grades of C or better. Course work must include the following:
- Radiographic positioning, exposure/techniques, physics and protection
- Documentation of a minimum of 1,716 hours of clinical experience in radiography gained through education and/or employment
- Experience gained through employment that is verified by an ARRT-registered radiologic technologist, supervising physician or other suitable representative
- Documentation verified by a supervisor from a foreign entity, which will be considered on an individual basis
- Current professional credentials for the person(s) verifying the employment experience(s) must be included
- All candidates must document a satisfactory variety of exams in their clinical background
Program Requirements
How Long is the Program?
Program Length: Approximately 15 months
Earn your associate degree in 15 months and become eligible to sit for the ARRT exam.
Curriculum: What Classes Do I Need to Take to Earn an Radiography - Bridge Degree?
Here are just a few classes you will take during the Radiography - Bridge program:
- Positioning
- Physics
- Radiography Biology
- Advanced Radiographic Imaging and Special Procedures
Does the Program Provide National Certification Exam Preparation? How Does it Prepare Me for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) License Exam?
Your program includes a 15-week American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry review course that prepares you for the ARRT registry exam. Successful completion of Pima's online Radiography - Bridge program makes you eligible to apply to take the radiology certification exam offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
Is the Program Available Online?
All classes are taught 100% online, allowing you to balance school, career and personal commitments.
| RAD 105 |
Radiography I |
16 |
- |
1.0 |
| CMT 105 |
Medical Terminology |
16 |
- |
1.0 |
| RAD 206 |
Clinical Externship I |
- |
572 |
12.5 |
| RAD 216 |
Clinical Externship II |
- |
572 |
12.5 |
| DRA 330 |
Clinical Externship III |
- |
572 |
12.5 |
| Transfer Course Total |
32 |
1716 |
39.5 |
| PSY 135 |
Interpersonal Relations |
32 |
- |
2.0 |
| MT 203 |
Math Applications |
48 |
- |
3.0 |
| CCL 111 |
Computer Literacy |
32 |
- |
2.0 |
| CCM 110 |
Communications |
48 |
- |
3.0 |
| BIO 130 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
32 |
- |
2.0 |
| Semester I Total |
192 |
- |
12.0 |
| RAD 111 |
Positioning I |
64 |
- |
4.0 |
| RAD 126 |
Physics |
48 |
- |
3.0 |
| RAD 136 |
Methods of Patient Care |
56 |
- |
3.5 |
| CLE 110 |
Medical Law & Ethics |
16 |
- |
1.0 |
| BIO 140 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
32 |
- |
2.0 |
| Semester II Total |
216 |
- |
13.5 |
| RAD 121 |
Positioning II |
64 |
- |
4.0 |
| RAD 141 |
Radiographic Biology |
32 |
- |
2.0 |
| RAD 231 |
Radiography II |
48 |
- |
3.0 |
| RAD 221 |
Pathology I |
16 |
- |
1.0 |
| RAD 131 |
Principles of Exposure |
48 |
- |
3.0 |
| Semester III Total |
208 |
- |
13.0 |
| RAD 236 |
Pathology II |
16 |
- |
1.0 |
| RAD 211 |
Adv. Radiographic Imaging & Special Procedures |
32 |
- |
2.0 |
| RAD 246 |
Radiography III |
56 |
- |
3.5 |
| RAD 256 |
Clinical Externship IV |
- |
252 |
5.5 |
| Semester IV Total |
104 |
252 |
12.0 |
| Transfer Courses Total |
32 |
1716 |
39.5 |
| Semesters I, II, III, and IV Totals |
720 |
252 |
50.5 |
| Program Totals |
752 |
1968 |
90.0 |
Program is 60 weeks in length, but individual time to completion may vary by student depending on individual progress and credits transferred. The total number of program hours is 2,720 including transfer hours and 972 program-specific hours. The Las Vegas program includes an additional 3 credit online class (HST 205 Nevada History and US Constitution) resulting in a total of 2,765 program hours including transfer hours and 1,017 program-specific hours.