Radiography Associate in Science (XRAY-AS)
The 23-month full-time curriculum has been designed to assist students in developing and mastering basic clinical competencies and theoretical concepts of current radiography practice. Graduates receive an AS Degree in Radiologic Technology and are eligible to sit for the national examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). ARRT certification is recognized throughout the United States. The Radiography program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182. Telephone (313) 704-5300. www.JRCERT.org
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.
Minimum requirements for eligibility to the program include high school diploma or GED and satisfactory scores on diagnostic tests in reading and math computation skills.
Application packets are available from the Health Programs Admissions Office (850-484-2210) on the Warrington Campus or the Pensacola State College website at www.pensacolastate.edu/healthprograms. Next, scroll to the Radiography Information Packet.
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 graduates 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.
Department Head:
ChristaRuber,(850)484-2301
cruber@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
Prerequisite Courses (9 cc)
Students must complete prerequisite courses with a C or better to be accepted into the Radiography Program:
Semester 1 (8 cc)
Before the start of clinics (Semester 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.
Semester 2 (14 cc)
Semester 3 (12 cc)
| RTE 1418C | Principles of Radiographic Exposure | 3 cc |
| RTE 1513 | Radiographic Positioning II | 2 cc |
| RTE 1712 | Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology II | 2 cc |
| RTE 1814L | Radiography Clinic II | 5 cc |
Semester 4 (7 cc)
Semester 5 (15 cc)
| RTE 2523 | Radiographic Positioning III | 2 cc |
| RTE 2563 | Advanced Radiographic Procedures II | 3 cc |
| RTE 2601 | Radiographic Imaging I | 2 cc |
| RTE 2722 | Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology III | 2 cc |
| RTE 2844L | Radiography Clinic V | 4 cc |
| RTE 2931 | Radiographic Critique I | 2 cc |
Semester 6 (12 cc)
| RTE 2385 | Radiation Biology | 1 cc |
| RTE 2473 | Introduction to Radiation Safety and Quality Assurance | 1 cc |
| RTE 2572 | Advanced Radiographic Procedures I. | 2 cc |
| RTE 2602 | Radiographic Imaging II | 2 cc |
| RTE 2782 | Applied Radiographic Pathophysiology | 2 cc |
| RTE 2854L | Radiography Clinic VI | 4 cc |
Total Credit Hours: 77