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Mission Statement
The Radiologic Technology Diploma program prepares students for positions in radiology departments, related businesses and industries. The curriculum encourages students to develop career, personal, and work ethic values. Program graduates receive a Radiologic Technology Diploma, have the qualifications of an entry level Radiologic Technologist, and will be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Program Goals
The graduate student will demonstrate problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills in the clinical setting which contribute to excellent standards of care for the patient.
Students will develop and apply professional ethics and/or characteristics of a healthcare practitioner which serve to promote professional development and life long learning.
The program will prepare students for vocational achievement by offering a comprehensive curriculum.
To provide the local health care community with entry-level
radiographers skilled in diagnostic radiologic sciences.
Accreditation
The Program is accredited on by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Accreditation was received April, 2005.
The minimum standards, by which a Radiography Program is evaluated by JRCERT, are published in the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiologic Science. Copies of The Standards are kept on file in the Programs Director’s office and may be inspected at any time.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606-2901
(312) 704-5300
Curriculum Outline
Imaging Science Services Assistant Course Sequence
The standard curriculum for the Imaging Science Services Assistant program is designed for the quarter system. A suggested sequence of courses is listed below:
| Course | Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| First Quarter | ||
| ENG 101 | English | 5 |
| AHS 101 | Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| AHS 104 | Introduction to Health Care | 3 |
| SCT 100 | Introduction to Microcomputers | 3 |
| Second Quarter | ||
| MAT 103 | Algebraic Concepts | 5 |
| BUS 106 | Office Products | 5 |
| RAD 101 | Introduction to Radiography | 5 |
| Third Quarter | ||
| AHS 109 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 3 |
| EMP 100 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 3 |
| RAD 123 | Radiologic Science | 5 |
| ISS 132 | Clinical Practice | 2 |
Radiologic Technology Program Course Sequence
| Course | Description | Credit | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Quarter (Fall) | |||
| RAD 103 | Body, Trunk, Upper Extremity Procedures | 3 | 5 |
| RAD 132 | Clinical Radiography I | 4 | 14 |
| Second Quarter (Winter) | |||
| RAD 106 | Lower Extremities and Spine Procedures | 3 | 5 |
| RAD 107 | Principles of Radiographic Exposure I | 4 | 6 |
| RAD 133 | Clinical Radiography II | 7 | 21 |
| Third Quarter (Spring) | |||
| RAD 109 | Contrast Procedures | 3 | 4 |
| RAD 116 | Principles of Exposures II | 3 | 3 |
| RAD 134 | Clinical Radiography III | 7 | 21 |
| Fourth Quarter (Summer) | |||
| RAD 113 | Cranium Procedures | 2 | 3 |
| RAD 119 | Radiographic Pathology and Medical Terminology | 3 | 3 |
| RAD 135 | Clinical Radiography IV | 7 | 21 |
| Fifth Quarter (Fall) | |||
| RAD 117 | Radiographic Imaging Equipment | 4 | 6 |
| RAD 136 | Clinical Radiography V | 7 | 21 |
| Sixth Quarter (Winter) | |||
| RAD 120 | Radiation Biology and Protection | 5 | 5 |
| RAD 137 | Clinical Radiography VI | 9 | 28 |
| Seventh Quarter (Spring) | |||
| RAD 126 | Radiologic Technology Review | 4 | 4 |
| RAD 138 | Clincial RAdiography VII | 9 | 28 |
Clinical Sites
Washington County Regional Medical Center
610 Sparta Road
Sandersville, GA 31082
478-240-2135 (Sherri Black)
Lower Oconee Community Hospital
111 North 3rd Street
Glenwood, GA 30428
912-523-5113 (Mandy Singletary)
Jeff Davis Hospital
P.O. Box 1690
Hazlehurst, GA 31539
912-375-7781 (Stephanie K. Harrell)
Meadows Regional Medical Center
P.O. Box 1048
Vidalia, GA 30474
912-537-5805 (John Harrell or Christy Allen)
Vidalia Orthopedic & Family
1811 Manning Dr.
Vidalia, Ga. 30474
912-537-7476 (Wendy Ritchie)
Southeastern Orthopedic Ctr.
2317 East 1st Street
Vidalia, Ga. 30474
912-537-0888 (Christy Hutcheson)
Spivey’s Orthopedic Clinic
101 Harris Industrial Blvd.
Vidalia, Ga. 30474
912-537-4411 (John Sears)
Tattnall Community Hospital
247 South Main Street
Reidsville, Ga. 30453
912-557-1000
Applying Healthcare System
163 E. Tollison Street
Baxley, Ga. 31513
912-367-9841 (Karen Milton)