Associate in Science in Radiography (XRAY-AS)

The Associate in Science degree in Radiography provides students with a broad foundation in developing and mastering basic clinical competencies and theoretical concepts of current radiographic practice and prepares students to seek employment in radiography practice. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Special Admissions Requirements

Admission is limited. All program entry requirements must be met before students are eligible for admission. One class per year is accepted. Seats are allotted to qualified students on a first qualified/first served basis.

Admission for eligibility to the program include a minimum grade of “C” or better and 2.75 GPA on Program Specific General Education Prerequisite Courses, College Application, Health Related Programs Application, and High School Transcript Standard Diploma.

When students complete all sections of the application process and meet minimum criteria, they will be provisionally accepted into the program and assigned a seat in the next available class. Therefore, it is important to complete the application, testing, and transcript acquisition process as soon as possible. Applicants will be notified of their provisional acceptance in a timely manner. Final admission into the program is contingent upon submission of satisfactory physical examination/immunization forms, drug screen, and criminal background check.

Core courses with an RTE prefix may not be taken on a Pass/Fail option.

Requirements for the Associate in Science Degree for Hospital Based Radiographer graduates:

Pensacola State College provides a means for a graduate of JRCERT accredited Hospital-based two-year programs who are currently registered Radiologic Technologist to pursue an associate degree. To qualify, applicants must submit an application to the College and the Allied Health Department. Applicants must also submit an official transcript to the College and hold a current, unrestricted RT registration. Once applicants have completed the required general education courses, they would receive 62 credits and would be awarded the Associate in Science degree. Please contact the Allied Health Department for advising.

Program Contact:

Mitzie Sowell

Department Head, Allied Health

(850) 484-2301

msowell@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements

Prerequisite Courses (16 cc)

Students must complete prerequisite courses with a C or better to be accepted into the Radiography Program.

BSC 1080Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

3 cc

BSC 1080LEssentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory

1 cc

CHM 1020Introduction to College Chemistry

3 cc

ENC 1101CEnglish Composition I

3 cc

HSC 1531Medical Terminology

3 cc

MAC 1105College Algebra

3 cc

The student may take BSC 1080 and BSC 1080L or must take BSC 1093, Bsc 1093L, BSC 1094, and BSC 1094L.

Term 1 (15 cc)

RTE 1000CIntroduction to Radiologic Technology

2 cc

RTE 1111CRadiographic Nursing Procedures

3 cc

RTE 1418CPrinciples of Radiographic Exposure

3 cc

RTE 1503CRadiographic Positioning I

3 cc

RTE 1804LRadiography Clinic I

4 cc

Before the start of clinicals (Term 2), students must possess and maintain a Healthcare Providers CPR card, American Heart or Red Cross only. Certification can be earned by successfully completing W 00753 CPR for Healthcare Providers.

Term 2 (13 cc)

RTE 1513CRadiographic Positioning II

3 cc

RTE 1814LRadiography Clinic II

5 cc

RTE 2473Radiation Biology, Safety and Quality Assurance

2 cc

RTE 2601Radiographic Imaging

3 cc

Term 3 (7 cc)

RTE 1562CRadiographic Special Procedures

2 cc

RTE 1824LRadiography Clinic III

5 cc

Term 4 (13 cc)

RTE 2523CRadiographic Positioning III

2 cc

RTE 2563Advanced Radiographic Procedures II

3 cc

RTE 2782Applied Radiographic Pathophysiology

3 cc

RTE 2844LRadiography Clinic IV

5 cc

Term 5 (13 cc)

PHI 2600Ethics

3 cc

PSY 2012General Psychology

3 cc

RTE 2061ARRT Review

2 cc

RTE 2854LRadiography Clinic V

5 cc

Total Credit Hours: 77

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