Radiologic Technology

Southern Union State Community College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

Prepares graduates as radiographers performing diagnostic imaging under physician supervision. Accredited by JRCERT. Covers radiologic procedures, patient care, principles of exposure, radiation protection, and clinical education.

Credits

75 credits

Format

In-Person

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Course Pathway

10 courses in this program

19 courses

21 course

Core course

External prerequisite

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

RAD 111Introduction to Radiography

2 cr

RAD 112Radiography Procedures I

4 cr

RAD 113Patient Care

2 cr

RAD 114Clinical Education I

2 cr

RAD 122Radiographic Procedures II

4 cr

BIO 201Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4 cr

ENG 101English Composition I

3 cr

ORI 101Orientation to College

2 cr

Program Details

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Radiologic Technology

Southern Union State Community College

Associate's DegreeAcademic

Credits

75 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionMonitoringOperation and ControlCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationOperations MonitoringWriting

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageComputers and ElectronicsMedicine and DentistryAdministrativePhysicsPublic Safety and Security

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityNear VisionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingInductive ReasoningSpeech RecognitionSpeech ClarityWritten ExpressionControl Precision

Tasks

Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to speci
Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specif
Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.
Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.
Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pre
Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.

Technology

Medical softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwareCategorization or classification softwareInformation retrieval or search softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareWord processing software

Tools

Automated defibrillatorsAutomatic x ray film processorsCollimatorsCompression bandsComputed tomography CT audio and visual intercommunication systemsComputed tomography CT scannersConesCushionsCylindersDesktop computersDiagnostic ultrasound equipmentDiaphragmsDigital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM imaging equipmentDigital Imaging Communications in Medicine DICOM system equipmentDigital transmission densitometersCapnographsCarbon dioxide monitorsClinical imaging workstationsCrash cartsDosimetry badgesEmergency contrast reaction kitsFluoroptic thermometry systemsFunctional magnetic resonance imaging fMRI scannersImage capturing and transmission systemsIntravenous IV infusion pumpsIntravenous IV line setsLaser camerasMagnetic resonance imaging MRI audio and visual intercommunication systemsMagnetic resonance imaging MRI calibration devicesMagnetic resonance imaging MRI calibration phantoms

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRecognition

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Associate's Degree)

Imaging equipment positioning and control adjustments — perform routinely and independently for standard projections across multiple body regions in a busy outpatient clinic.
Patient setup for varied examination types — execute with minimal oversight, modifying positioning techniques for patients with limited mobility in an inpatient hospital unit.
Radiation protection protocols and compliance documentation — implement consistently and verify adherence for each procedure according to regulatory standards in a licensed facility.
Physician orders and clinical requisitions — interpret independently across a range of modality types to prioritize and schedule daily imaging workloads.
Patient monitoring during scans — recognize and respond to early signs of distress or adverse contrast reactions, notifying the radiologist promptly in a clinical setting.
Digital x-ray and fluoroscopic image quality — evaluate completed studies against diagnostic criteria and repeat suboptimal images with corrected technique before submission.
Contrast agent and radiopharmaceutical preparation — prepare accurately under radiologist direction, following aseptic technique and dosing protocols in a procedure room.
Time management across concurrent imaging requests — coordinate patient throughput and equipment scheduling to meet department productivity targets in a multi-room suite.
Categorization and medical imaging software — use proficiently to archive, retrieve, and route studies through PACS and RIS systems within established workflow timelines.
Patient communication for sensitive or anxious individuals — apply social perceptiveness and empathy to tailor explanations and reduce procedure-related anxiety in diverse patient populations.

Course Pathway

10 courses in this program

19 courses

21 course

Core course

External prerequisite

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Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

RAD 111Introduction to Radiography

2 cr

RAD 112Radiography Procedures I

4 cr

RAD 113Patient Care

2 cr

RAD 114Clinical Education I

2 cr

RAD 122Radiographic Procedures II

4 cr

BIO 201Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4 cr

ENG 101English Composition I

3 cr

ORI 101Orientation to College

2 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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