Radiography, Associate of Science

Program Overview

The Associate of Science in Radiography program prepares students to become radiographers, who use x-ray equipment to produce images of body tissues and organs. Graduates are eligible for ARRT certification and Florida licensure. The program includes general education courses, required radiography courses, and clinical rotations, and students are assessed through exams, quizzes, projects, and clinical evaluations. Career opportunities for graduates include radiographer, mammographer, sonographer, MRI technologist, and CT technologist.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The Associate of Science in Radiography program is a limited access program that prepares students to practice as radiographers, who manipulate x-ray equipment and provide patient care to produce images of body tissues, organs, bones, and vessels.
Radiographers work closely with radiologists, who are the physicians responsible for interpreting medical images. Graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam and subsequently apply to the state of Florida for licensure.
• Objectives: The program's objectives include:
• Demonstrating proficiency in entry-level clinical radiography procedures
• Demonstrating proper operation of radiology equipment and accessories
• Demonstrating leadership and teamwork skills needed to accomplish the goals and objectives of radiography clinical practice
• Demonstrating radiography proficiency and possessing the skills and knowledge of an entry-level radiographer
• Demonstrating the ability to communicate to the patient undergoing treatment all information necessary to alleviate the patient's apprehension
• Communicating competently and clearly to a group of peers

Outline:

• Course Schedule: The program's course schedule includes:
• Recommended General Education Courses:
• ENC1101: Composition I (13.00 credits)
• MGF1106: Foundations of Mathematical Reasoning (23.00 credits)
• BSC2085: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3.00 credits)
• BSC2085L: Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (1.00 credit)
• GE Course: General Education Humanities Core (3.00 credits)
• AMH2020: History of the United States Since 1877 (3.00 credits)
• BSC2086: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3.00 credits)
• BSC2086L: Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory (1.00 credit)
• GE Course: General Education Speech (3.00 credits)
• Required Courses:
• RTE1503: Radiographic Procedures I (3.00 credits)
• RTE1503L: Radiographic Procedures I Lab (1.00 credit)
• RTE1000: Introduction to Radiologic Technology (3.00 credits)
• RTE1111: Patient Care I (3.00 credits)
• RTE1111L: Patient Care I Lab (1.00 credit)
• RTE1804: Clinical Education I (2.00 credits)
• RTE1513: Radiographic Procedures II (3.00 credits)
• RTE1513L: Radiographic Procedures II Lab (1.00 credit)
• RTE1418: Imaging I (3.00 credits)
• RTE1418L: Imaging I Lab (1.00 credit)
• RTE1814: Clinical Education II (2.00 credits)
• RTE1523: Radiographic Procedures III (3.00 credits)
• RTE1523L: Radiographic Procedures III Lab (1.00 credit)
• RTE1824: Clinical Education III (2.00 credits)
• RTE2457: Imaging II (3.00 credits)
• RTE2457L: Imaging II Lab (1.00 credit)
• RTE2385: Radiation Biology and Protection (3.00 credits)
• RTE2834: Clinical Education IV (3.00 credits)
• RTE2112: Patient Care II (3.00 credits)
• RTE2112L: Patient Care II Lab (1.00 credit)
• RTE2763: Computed Tomography & Cross-Sectional Anatomy (3.00 credits)
• RTE2844: Clinical Education V (3.00 credits)
• RTE2061: Radiography Seminar (1.00 credit)
• RTE2563: Advanced Image Modalities, Procedures & Pathologies (3.00 credits)
• RTE2854: Clinical Education VI (1.00 credit)
• RTE2905: Independent Study in Radiography (1.00 credit)

Assessment:

• Students must achieve a grade of "C" or above in all radiography courses and maintain an overall degree GPA of at least 2.0 to successfully progress through the program.
• Students are assessed through a combination of methods, including:
• Exams
• Quizzes
• Projects
• Clinical evaluations

Teaching:

• The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures
• Labs
• Clinical rotations
• The program's faculty includes experienced radiographers and radiologists.
• The program also incorporates simulation and hands-on training to provide students with the opportunity to practice their skills in a realistic setting.

Careers:

• Graduates of the program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam and subsequently apply to the state of Florida for licensure.
• Career opportunities for radiographers include:
• Radiographer
• Mammographer
• Sonographer
• MRI technologist
• CT technologist
• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for radiographers was $64,850 in May 2021.
The job outlook for radiographers is expected to grow 7% from 2021 to 2031.