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Radiologic Technologist
Students in this major will learn how to perform imaging procedures using ionizing radiation. They will learn appropriate patient care skills as well as radiation protection procedures for their patients, themselves, and others. They will learn to operate a variety of imaging equipment, factors that affect image quality, and criteria for image evaluation. Extensive clinical assignments are included. Upon completion, graduates will satisfy the educational requirements to take the Radiography certification exam provided by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
| Career Major Length |
2800 Hours |
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| Course Title |
Hours |
Master Student Workshop |
15 |
Fundamentals of Radiological Sciences & Health Care |
48 |
Ethics and Law in the Radiologic Sciences |
32 |
Image Analysis I |
64 |
Film-Screen Image Acquisition and Display |
80 |
Image Analysis II |
64 |
Imaging Equipment |
96 |
Digital Image Acquisition and Display |
64 |
Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences |
64 |
Pharmacology and Drug Administration |
32 |
Radiologic Clinical Practice I |
645 |
Radiologic Clinical Practice II |
645 |
Basic Principles of Computed Tomography |
48 |
Radiation Biology |
48 |
Radiation Production and Characteristics |
48 |
Radiation Protection |
48 |
Radiographic Pathology |
32 |
Radiographic Procedures I |
150 |
Radiographic Procedures II |
150 |
Career Preparation for Radiography |
16 |
Comprehensive Program Review for Radiography |
64 |
Advanced Imaging |
48 |
Radiologic Clinical Practice III |
299 |
College Credit:
- OSU-OKC - 39 credit hours available
Average Oklahoma Salary
$20/hour
Helpful Attributes and Abilities
- Good physical and mental health
- Ability to critically think and problem solve
- Ability to work well with others
- Ability to work independently
- Flexibility to work in various environments
- Ability to wear a lead apron and stand for long periods of
time
- Ability to adapt to emergency situations
Who Can Enroll
Adults
Prerequisites
- High school diploma or GED
- 18 years of age
- CPR for Health Care Provider (AHA Course)
- Minimum of 25 credit hours of college level education in the following areas:
- Anatomy and Physiology- 5 or more
- Medical Terminology – 2 or 3 hours
- English Composition I - 3 hours
- English Composition II or Speech - 3 hours
- General College Math or College Algebra – 3 or 4 hours
- Computer Concepts with Applications- 3 hours
- U.S. History to 1865 or Since 1865- 3 hours
- American Government- 3 hours
Location
Springlake
Campus
Health Careers Center
1720 Springlake Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Financial Aid
Available
for those who qualify
Student Organization
HOSA-Health Occupations
Students of America
Certifications Available
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) National Certification exam
Industry Accreditations
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive
Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org
Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career
and Technology Education (OBCTE)
1500 West Seventh Ave.
Stillwater, OK 74074
phone (405) 377-2000, 1-800-522-5810
fax (405) 743-6809
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
2500 N. Lincoln
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4599
phone (866) 249-9410, fax (405) 521-6205
Judy_Jolley@mail.sde.state.ok.us
North Central Association-Commission
on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)
Arizona State University
P.O. Box 8710008
Tempe, AZ 85287
Phone: (866)837-2229, fax (480)773-6901
denz@ncacasi.org
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