Courses
| Total = 69.5 Hours | |
|---|---|
| Summer Term | |
| RAD 1200 - Radiologic Technology Orientation | 0.5 Cr. Hrs. |
| Fall Semester | |
| ENGL 1101 - Rhetoric and Composition I | 3 Cr. Hrs. |
| HECO 1202 - Health Care Terminology | 3 Cr. Hrs. |
| RAD 1201 - Intro to Radiology | 2 Cr. Hrs. |
| RAD 1202 - Radiology Procedures | 3 Cr. Hrs. |
| RAD 1203 - Patient Care | 2 Cr. Hrs. |
| ZOO 1105 - Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Cr. Hrs. |
| Total | 17 Cr. Hrs. |
| Spring Semester | |
| MATH 1107 - Contemporary College Math | 3 Cr. Hrs. |
| RAD 1205 - Radiographic Equipment & Imaging I | 2 Cr. Hrs. |
| RAD 1206 - Intermediate Radiographic Procedures | 3 Cr. Hrs. |
| RAD 1207 - Radiology Clinical I | 5 Cr. Hrs. |
| ZOO 1106 - Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Cr. Hrs. |
| Total | 17 Cr. Hrs. |
| Summer Term | |
| RAD 1208 - Radiology Clinical II | 6 Cr. Hrs. |
| Fall Semester | |
| COMM 1101 - Principles of Effective Speaking | 3 Cr. Hrs. |
| RAD 1209 - Radiographic Equipment & Imaging II | 2 Cr. Hrs. |
| RAD 1210 - Radiology Pathology | 2 Cr. Hrs. |
| RAD 1211 - Radiology Clinical III | 7 Cr. Hrs. |
| RAD 1215 - Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 1.5 Cr. Hrs. |
| Total | 15.5 Cr. Hrs. |
| Spring Semester | |
| RAD 1212 - Radiographic Equipment & Imaging III | 2.5 Cr. Hrs. |
| RAD 1213 Radiation Biology | 2 Cr. Hrs. |
| RAD 1214 Radiology Clinical IV | 7 Cr. Hrs. |
| RAD 1216 Radiology Review | 2 Cr. Hrs. |
| Total | 13.5 Cr. Hrs. |
Costs & How To Pay
Payments on student accounts must be made by the deadline included on the student statement.
- Fall: July 15
- Spring: December 15
- Summer: May 15
Students who do not make payments by this deadline may be dropped from their classes.
Accreditation
The Associate Degree Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This is the only organization recognized by the United States Department of Education for accreditation of radiography programs.
The program was last site visited by the JRCERT in June 2024. That site visit resulted in a full, eight-year accreditation, which is the maximum length that is awarded. The next accreditation site visit is tentatively scheduled for the second quarter of 2032.
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300
mail@jrcert.org
To review the programs accreditation information please visit www.jrcert.org.
About the Profession
The registered radiologic technologist plays an important role on the medical team by providing quality radiographs for a physician or radiologist (a physician who has specialized in interpretation of diagnostic radiographic images). As a professional assistant, the radiologic technologist functions to aid in the diagnosis of various abnormalities including fractures, tumors, and malfunctioning body systems.
Responsibilities of the radiologic technologist include adjusting radiographic equipment for specific examinations, placing the patient into the correct position, making the required exposure, and processing the images. In some cases mobile radiographic equipment must be used in the emergency room, in surgery, or at the patient’s bedside. Responsibilities may also include performing quality assurance procedures, record keeping, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment.
The major responsibility of the radiologic technologist, however, is compassionate care of the patient. In a profession driven by technical advances, caring for the needs of the patient remains the primary objective. Compassionate care includes proficiency in communication, respecting individual rights, and maintaining safety.
The radiologic technologist receives the social prestige that accompanies a professional career. As part of the medical team, professional colleagues might include nurses, lab technicians, physicians, therapists, and other scientific people dedicated to the medical profession. The knowledge and skills of a radiologic technologist serve an integral part of the medical community in the treatment and well being of the patient.
Program Mission
Program Goals
- Goal: Students will be clinically competent.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will apply positioning skills
Student will select appropriate technical factors
Students will practice radiation protection - Goal: Students will communicate effectively.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will use effective oral communication skills
Students will use effective written communication skills - Goal: Students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will manipulate technical factors for non-routine examinations
Students will adapt positioning for non-routine examinations - Goal: Students will evaluate the importance of professional growth and development.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will determine the importance of continued professional development
Students will summarize their professional obligations upon gaining their ARRT
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Students who graduate with an Associate Degree can transfer their credits to a university and pursue a Bachelor's degree and beyond.
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Since 1969, Rend Lake College has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Accreditation is vital to what we do. It serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions and more. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
