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Radiography Associate Degree
Limited Radiography Certificate

 

Radiography Course Descriptions (RAD)
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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 a radiography science professionals.  This is consistent with the Columbus State Community College 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 program goals:
1. To develop graduates who will recognize the need for lifelong learning in their chosen profession.
2. To graduate students with the ability to behave in a compassionate, ethical, and professional manner.
3. To graduate students who will successfully complete all program requirements, meet entry-level expectations of employers, and successfully complete the ARRT national certification exam.
4. To develop applied skills in effective 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 by calling (614) 287-5215 or on the Web at: www.cscc.edu/AH/.

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.
• High school graduate, GED or equivalent.
• Required high school (or equivalent) courses in Biology, (grade of “C” or better), Chemistry, (grade of “C” or better) and Physics, (grade of “C” or better).
• Placement into ENGL 101–Beginning Composition.
• Placement into MATH 135/148–College Algebra/Elementary Statistics.
• Placement into “No Reading Required.”
• Written statement relevant to interest and intent in Radiography.
• Health care experience or observation hours.
• Attend radiography mandatory information session.
Note: Individuals who have been convicted of, plead guilty to, or plead nolo contendre to a crime may not be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography Examination according to the ARRT’s 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 apart 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 sub-specialty areas in imaging. Examples include podiatry, chiropractic, general practitioner, outpatient imaging facilities, etc.
8. Provide a career ladder from the certificate program to the associate degree program at Columbus State.
 

Radiography Associate Degree

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 & 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, 105 5
HUM XXX Humanities 111, 112, 113, 151, 152, 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
ENGL 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 & 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 100 Health & Safety Guidelines for Allied Health Students 1
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 1
RAD 141B Radiographic Positioning of the Upper Extremities 1
RAD 141C Radiographic Positioning of the Lower Extremities 1
RAD 142B Radiographic Positioning of the Spine/Skull 0.5
RAD 141D Radiographic Positioning for Podiatry 0.5
HUM XXX Humanities 111, 112, 113, 151, 152, 224 5
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS   16

 

Limited Radiography Certificate

General Education Courses
ENGL 101 Beginning Composition 3
ENGL 102 Essay and Research 3
Basic Related Courses   :
MATH 100 Dosages and Calculations 2
BIO 101 Intro 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 1
RAD 141B Radiographic Positioning of the Upper Extremities 1
RAD 141C Radiographic Positioning of the Lower Extremities 1
RAD 142B Radiographic Positioning of the Spine/Skull 0.5
RAD 141D  Radiographic Positioning for Podiatry 0.5

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