Program Overview

Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology

The Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology program is designed to prepare individuals as radiographers through academic courses and clinical education. Graduates will be eligible for examination by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Program Description

Radiologic Technologists provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients of all ages in a wide variety of clinical settings. The scope of practice for radiographers includes evaluating clinical data, performing and assisting in the performance of prescribed diagnostic studies, instructing patients about procedures, monitoring patient responses to care provided, modifying procedures to achieve the desired information for interpretation by a radiologist or other qualified healthcare provider, providing patient, family, and community education, disease prevention, participating in life-support activities as required, and following clinical practice guidelines.

Admission Criteria

To be admitted to the program, students must meet the following criteria:

• Graduated from an accredited high school having attained a GPA of 2.0 or GED or have completed twelve semester hours of college work with an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Formally admitted to BGSU
• Completed developmental courses in English, reading, and study strategies, or math, if more than six credits are required
• Completed at least eight of the nine general education classes with a minimum grade of C
• Completed Strong Interest Inventory testing
• Completed a 4-8 hour observation experience in a clinical radiology location
• Participated in a personal interview
• Passed a criminal history background check allowing them to enter clinical settings, as required by Ohio law
• Graduates of certificate/diploma programs may make use of the Associate of Technical Studies degree program

Program Requirements

After gaining admittance to the program, students must meet the following minimum requirements to be in good standing and continue in the program:

• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25 or higher
• Earn a grade of "C" or higher in specific courses
• Earn a "S" in specific clinical courses
• Demonstrate the achievement of competency in all areas of clinical practice
• Comply with RADT clinical policies and procedures

Clinical Directed Practice

To be admitted to clinical directed practice, the student must meet the following requirements:

• Complete prerequisite coursework in good standing
• Pass a criminal history background check
• Meet all physical requirements to perform the essential functions of a student radiographer
• Apply for professional liability insurance through BGSU upon entering clinical practice
• Sign a BGSU liability waiver form
• Submit a copy of a current CPR card, indicating successful completion of an AHA Health Care Provider course
• Review and agree to comply with guidelines in the Student Clinical Handbook

Program Expenses

Students are responsible for the following expenses related to participation in the clinical directed practice:

• Pre-clinical physical examination, including lab work and immunizations
• Textbooks and/or clinical training manuals and folders
• Lab fees
• Transportation to and from clinical sites
• Scrub attire, lab coats, and other appropriate uniform attire
• BGSU Firelands student name tag

Program Goals and Outcomes

The program has five goals:

1. Programmatic Education: Educate graduates to a level that ensures their ability to complete the credentialing examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists at a pass rate of not less than 75% on the first attempt.
2. Critical Thinking: Prepare graduates to exercise autonomy in decision making in their roles as a primary care provider in regard to a broad range of radiologic diagnostic and intervention services.
3. Clinical Competence: Provide the clinical education necessary for graduates to understand the relationship between theoretical and clinical components of the curriculum.
4. Communication Skills: Educate graduates to apply interpersonal skills appropriately to meet the needs of patients in a variety of clinical settings.
5. Professionalism and Growth: Provide graduates with an education level that teaches them professionalism and ethics, and allows them to continue their professional development and growth by qualifying them for entrance into programs of specialty with the radiological sciences.