Radiography Program Details
Program Description
To develop the personal traits 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, psychology, medical terminology, radiographic techniques, and communications.
Program Requirements
How Long is the Program?
Program Length: Approximately two years
Curriculum: What Classes Do I Need to Take to Become a Radiographer?
Here are just a few classes you will take during the Radiography program:
- Positioning
- Principles of Exposure
- Radiographic Biology
- Pathology
Does the Program Provide National Certification Exam Preparation?
Graduates will be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Radiography Certification Exam
Where Can I Take a Radiography Training Class Near Me?
Arizona
California
Colorado
| BIO 130 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
32 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| CCL 115 |
Computer Literacy |
16 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| CCM 110 |
Communications |
48 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| CMT 105 |
Medical Terminology |
16 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| MT 203 |
Math Applications |
48 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| RAD 105 |
Radiography I |
16 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| RAD 110 |
Positioning I |
48 |
32 |
- |
4.0 |
| Semester I Total |
224 |
32 |
- |
15.0 |
| BIO 140 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
32 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| CLE 110 |
Medical Law & Ethics |
16 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| RAD 120 |
Positioning II |
40 |
32 |
- |
3.5 |
| RAD 125 |
Physics |
48 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| RAD 130 |
Principles of Exposure |
48 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| RAD 135 |
Methods of Patient Care |
48 |
8 |
- |
3.0 |
| Semester II Total |
232 |
40 |
- |
15.5 |
| PSY 135 |
Interpersonal Relations |
32 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| RAD 140 |
Radiographic Biology |
32 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| RAD 205 |
Clinical Externship I |
- |
- |
492 |
10.5 |
| Semester III Total |
64 |
- |
492 |
14.5 |
| RAD 210 |
Adv. Radiographic Imaging &
Special Procedures |
32 |
- |
- |
2.0 |
| RAD 220 |
Pathology I |
16 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| RAD 225 |
Clinical Externship II |
- |
- |
492 |
10.5 |
| Semester IV Total |
48 |
- |
492 |
13.5 |
| RAD 230 |
Radiography II |
48 |
- |
- |
3.0 |
| RAD 235 |
Pathology II |
16 |
- |
- |
1.0 |
| RAD 240 |
Clinical Externship III |
- |
- |
492 |
10.5 |
| Semester V Total |
64 |
- |
492 |
14.5 |
| RAD 245 |
Radiography III |
56 |
- |
- |
3.5 |
| RAD 250 |
Clinical Externship IV |
- |
- |
492 |
10.5 |
| Semester VI Total |
56 |
- |
492 |
14.0 |
| Program Totals |
688 |
72 |
1968 |
87.0 |
Program is 96 weeks in length. The total number of program hours is 2,728 at all campuses except Las Vegas. Las Vegas campus program hours total 2,773. The Las Vegas program includes one additional 3 credit class presented online or on-ground (HST 205 Nevada History and US Constitution). Graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree. Graduates are qualified to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination for certification.