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Plans of Study
Radiographers are highly skilled professionals qualified by education to
perform imaging examinations and accompanying responsibilities at the request of
a physician. A radiographer is able to perform diagnostic imaging, fluoroscopy,
trauma, surgical, and portable radiography. Specialized areas in the curriculum
include computed tomography, vascular and digital imaging, and magnetic
resonance imaging.
Technology classes begin in summer quarter. Admission to the program is
competitive with completed applications received annually. Because students and
health care workers in the field may be exposed to infectious materials and
communicable diseases, the program emphasizes safety and prevention.
Program Mission and Goals
The mission of the Columbus State Community College Radiography program is to
provide a quality educational program that meets the lifelong learning needs of
its community. This is achieved by preparing graduates for entry-level
employment as radiography science professionals. The program mission is
consistent with the college’s mission statement.
The program holds as its primary objectives the education and training of
qualified applicants to become competent radiographers. The program endeavors to
instill in students, and subsequently graduates, the following goals:
1. Recognition of the need for lifelong learning in
their chosen profession.
2. The ability to behave in a compassionate, ethical,
and professional manner.
3. Completion of all program requirements, competence to
meet entry-level expectations of employers, and successfully completion of the
ARRT national certification exam.
4. Ability to apply skills in communication, critical
thinking, and problem solving in the practice of the radiography profession.
Specific Program Admissions Information
Prospective students are required to attend a mandatory information session
to learn detailed program requirements and career opportunities. These sessions
are held several times each quarter and are very helpful in answering students’
questions. Information session dates are available on the Web at: online at
the Radiography
Department home page. The link will also provide you with updated program
information and program contacts.
The yearly deadline for application to the Radiography program is April 1 for
admission beginning the following summer. Applications are available only by
attending one of the mandatory information sessions.
Listed below are additional requirements for admission to the Radiography
program.
Note: Individuals who have been convicted of, plead guilty to, or plead nolo contendere to a crime may not be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography Examination according to the ARRTís Code of Ethics, Section B.3. Rules of Ethics. For additional information, contact the ARRT (www.arrt.org).
Limited Radiography Certificate
This Certificate Program meets the requirements of the Ohio Revised Code (3701-72-01 - 3701-72-04) for a General X-Ray Machine Operator. It is designed to meet the learning needs of adults wishing to enter the imaging field of radiography with a limited license. The RAD 190 course and the modularized RAD 141 and RAD 142 courses are a part of the program’s technical requirements.
At the completion of the program, the learner will be able to:
1. Demonstrate competence in academic technical courses that meet the
ODH requirements.
2. Be eligible to apply for the ODH General X-Ray Machine Operator (GxMO)
State Examination.
3. Demonstrate competence in patient care skills and radiographic positioning
and imaging skills specific to a GxMO.
4 Incorporate general education outcomes for effective communications necessary
in a health care setting.
5. Incorporate basic related course content to support technical course academic
theory and practice.
6. Develop technical skills required for employment in outpatient imaging
facilities, urgent care centers, and physician practices.
7. Develop additional clinical skills needed for employment in
subspecialty areas in imaging. Examples include podiatry, chiropractic, general
practitioner, outpatient imaging facilities, etc.
8. Move seamlessly from the certificate program to the associate degree
program at Columbus State, if desired.
| COURSE | . | CR |
| Quarter 1 | . | . |
| RAD 111 | Introduction to Radiologic Technology | 3 |
| RAD 141 | Radiographic Procedures I | 4 |
| BIO 121 | Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology I | 5 |
| MATH 148 | College Algebra | 5 |
| or | . | |
| MATH 135 | Elementary Statistics | 5 |
| MULT 101 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | . | 19 |
| Quarter 2 | . | . |
| RAD 142 | Radiographic Procedures II | 4 |
| RAD 261 | Clinical I | 2 |
| BIO 122 | Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology II | 5 |
| CIT 101 | PC Applications I | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | . | 14 |
| Quarter 3 | . | . |
| RAD 113 | Radiologic Science | 5 |
| RAD 143 | Radiographic Procedures III | 4 |
| RAD 262 | Clinical II | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | . | 14 |
| Quarter 4 | . | . |
| RAD 118 | Radiographic Exposure and Processing | 5 |
| RAD 148 | Special Radiologic Procedures | 4 |
| RAD 263 | Clinical III | 2 |
| xxx xxx | Technical Elective | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Essay and Research | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | . | 17 |
| Quarter 5 | . | . |
| RAD 254 | Seminar I | 1 |
| RAD 264 | Clinical IV | 3 |
| MULT 103 | Responding to Emergencies | 2 |
| SSCI XXX | Social Science 100, 101, 102, 104, or 105 | 5 |
| HUM XXX | Humanities 111, 112, 113, 151, 152, or 224 | 5 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | . | 16 |
| Quarter 6 | . | . |
| RAD 126 | Radiation Biology and Processing | 3 |
| RAD 212 | Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| RAD 222 | Computerized Imaging | 1 |
| RAD 255 | Seminar II | 1 |
| RAD 265 | Clinical V | 3 |
| COMM 200 | Business Communications | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | . | 14 |
| Quarter 7 | . | . |
| RAD 123 | Advanced Exposure and Processing | 4 |
| RAD 231 | Radiographic Pathology | 3 |
| RAD 256 | Seminar III | 1 |
| RAD 266 | Clinical VI | 3 |
| COMM 105 | Speech | 3 |
| or | . | |
| COMM 110 | Conference and Group Discussion | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | . | 14 |
| TOTAL DEGREE CREDIT HOURS | . | 108 |
| Students should request a program plan of study from their faculty advisor. | ||
| Technical Electives | . | . |
| RAD 267 | Clinical VII: Elective | 3 |
| NURC 101 | Nurse Aid Training | 5 |
| HIMT 121 | Advanced Medical Terminology | 3 |
| RAD 190* | Radiation Protection for General Machine Operators | 2 |
| RAD 141A | Intro to Radiography Equipment and Patient Care | .0.5 |
| RAD 142A | Radiographic Positioning of the Chest Abdomen | 0.75 |
| RAD 141B | Radiographic Positioning of the Upper Extremities | 0.75 |
| RAD 141C | Radiographic Positioning of the Lower Extremities | 0.75 |
| RAD 142B | Radiographic Positioning of the Spine/Skull | 0.75 |
| *Optional elective; does not fulfill Technical Elective requirement. | ||
| General Education Courses .. | ||
| ENGL 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | Essay and Research | 3 |
| Basic Related Courses | . | . |
| MATH 100 | (or higher) Dosages and Calculations | 2 |
| BIO 101 | (or higher) Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| MULT 101 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| CIT 101 | PC Applications I | 3 |
| Technical Courses.. | ||
| RAD 190 | Radiation Protection for General Machine Operators | 2 |
| RAD 141A | Intro to Radiography Equipment and Patient Care | .0.5 |
| RAD 142A | Radiographic Positioning of the Chest /Abdomen | 0.75 |
| RAD 141B | Radiographic Positioning of the Upper Extremities | 0.75 |
| RAD 141C | Radiographic Positioning of the Lower Extremities | 0.75 |
| RAD 142B | Radiographic Positioning of the Spine/Skull | 0.75 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS | . | 21.5 |