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 20 months
Earn your associate degree 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 16-week American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registry review course that prepares you for the ARRT registry exam. Successful completion of Pima Medical'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 |
- |
533 |
11.5 |
| RAD 216 |
Clinical Externship II |
- |
533 |
11.5 |
| RAD 226 |
Clinical Externship III |
- |
533 |
11.5 |
| Transfer Course Total |
32 |
1599 |
36.5 |
| CCL 100 |
Computer Literacy |
30 |
- |
2.0 |
| CCM 112 |
Communications |
45 |
- |
3.0 |
| MTH 210 |
Math Applications |
45 |
- |
3.0 |
| BIO 134 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
60 |
- |
4.0 |
| Semester I Total |
180 |
- |
12.0 |
| RAD 112 |
Positioning I |
45 |
- |
3.0 |
| BIO 144 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
60 |
- |
4.0 |
| RAD 122 |
Positioning II |
45 |
- |
3.0 |
| PSY 140 |
Interpersonal Relations |
30 |
- |
2.0 |
| Semester II Total |
180 |
- |
12.0 |
| RAD 132 |
Positioning III |
45 |
- |
3.0 |
| RAD 134 |
Methods of Patient Care |
45 |
- |
3.0 |
| RAD 128 |
Physics |
45 |
- |
3.0 |
| CLE 112 |
Medical Law & Ethics |
45 |
- |
3.0 |
| Semester III Total |
180 |
- |
12.0 |
| RAD 138 |
Principles of Exposure |
45 |
- |
3.0 |
| RAD 238 |
Pathology |
45 |
- |
3.0 |
| RAD 232 |
Radiography II |
45 |
- |
3.0 |
| RAD 142 |
Radiographic Biology |
45 |
- |
3.0 |
| Semester IV Total |
180 |
- |
12.0 |
| RAD 248 |
Radiography III |
60 |
- |
4.0 |
| RAD 212 |
Adv. Radiographic Imaging & Special Procedures |
30 |
- |
2.0 |
| RAD 256 |
Clinical Externship IV |
- |
252 |
5.5 |
| Semester V Total |
90 |
252 |
11.5 |
| Transfer Courses Total |
32 |
1599 |
36.5 |
| Semesters I, II, III, IV and IV Totals |
810 |
252 |
59.5 |
| Program Totals |
842 |
1851 |
96.0 |