State Board Approval Date:

2/7/2008

Implementation Date:

Spring 2008

Last Updated:

03/10/2008

Radiologic Technology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide 

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

RT04-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

RT04-02-04

Program Numbering

RT04-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

RT04-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

Admissions

Standard Number: RT04-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Radiologic Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into an diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Radiologic Technology, Diploma profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Radiologic Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Radiologic Technology, Diploma program are:

 

a.     attainment of 18 or more years of age;

b.    documentation of high school graduation or High School Equivalency Certificate;

c.     Achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GADTAE document minimum program entrance scores;

d.    documentation of physical examination; and

e.     completion of application and related procedures

Admission of transfer students to the Radiologic Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

 

a.     regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and

b.    proper completion of application and related procedures.

Standard Number: RT04-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Radiologic Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

 

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

 

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Radiologic Technology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

 

The requirements for provisional admission to the Radiologic Technology, Diploma program are:

 

a.     attainment of 18 or more years of age:

b.    Achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GADTAE document Minimum Program Entrance scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential;

c.     documentation of a physical examination; and

d.    completion of application and related procedures

All Radiologic Technology, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Program Structure

Standard Number: RT04-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Program Major Code of RT04 and a Program CIP Code of 510911 are applied to the Radiologic Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Program Major Code RT04 and Program CIP Code 510911 to the Program Title, Radiologic Technology, Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Program Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Program Major Code and Program CIP Code.

 

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Program Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Program Major Code.

 

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a Specialization Major Code and Specialization CIP Code for each option.

 

Standard Number: RT04-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Radiologic Technology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code RT04 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Radiologic Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of RT04, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Radiologic Technology, Diploma

Program Description

The Radiologic Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in Radiologic departments and related businesses and industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Radiologic Technology diploma, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination for radiographers.

Course
Code

General Core Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

ENG 101

English

[P] ENG 097 or approved DTAE admission scores and RDG 097 or approved DTAE entrance score

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 103

Algebraic Concepts

[P] MAT 098 or approved DTAE entrance scores.

5

0

0

5

5

EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] Provisional Admission

3

0

0

3

3

Minimum Required Hours:

13

0

0

13

13

 

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

AHS 101

Anatomy and Physiology

[P] Program admission

5

0

0

5

5

AHS 104

Introduction to Healthcare

[P] Provisional admission

2

0

3

5

3

RAD 101

Introduction to Radiology

[P] Program admission level reading and math competency

4

2

0

6

5

RAD 103

Body, Trunk, and Upper Extremity Procedures

[P] AHS 101, RAD 101

2

0

3

5

3

RAD 106

Lower extremity and Spine Procedure

[P] RAD 101

2

0

3

5