Associate of Applied Science

Health Technology
SWCC-VHCC-WCC Cooperative Program
Major: Radiography

radiography students

Length: Two-year Program - six semesters with practical experience in a radiology department to complete requirements for ARRT certification.

Program Mission: To prepare and graduate selected students to qualify as contributing members of the allied health team, who will care for patients under the supervision of qualified physicians. The Program combines adequate didactic instruction with clinical experience to create a sound foundation for a professional career. Contact us at: www.sw.edu .

Program Goals:
1. Develop and deliver appropriate patient care.
2. Develop the radiographic skills to perform all routine imaging procedures in medical imaging departments.
3. Adopt and demonstrate good ethical behavior and professionalism.
4. Appropriately evaluate and critique radiographic examinations for diagnostic quality.
5. Communicate effectively.
6. Employ problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Accreditation: This program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee for Radiologic Technology Education (JRCERT) (20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60606-2901).
Occupational Objectives: Employment opportunities for well-trained registered radiographer are available in hospitals, clinics, education, industry, government agencies, and private offices.
Admission Requirements: In addition to the general admission requirements to the College, applicants must be high school graduates or the equivalent and must reflect “C” average. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 must be achieved on all college work. To meet the Radiography Program admission requirements the applicant must have completed:

•One unit of Biology with lab, one unit of Chemistry with lab, and two units of mathematics (Algebra I, and Algebra II and/or Geometry) with a "C" or better;

•Biology 20 and Chemistry 05 at SWCC will be considered equivalent to high school Biology and Chemistry. Math 03 and 04 will be considered equivalent to high school Algebra I and Algebra II;

•Completion of a college placement test (ASSET or COMPASS), which includes sections of reading, writing and mathematics. All prescribed developmental work must be completed before admission into the program;

•Submitted radiography application (including all high school and college transcripts or copy of GED;

•Observation in a Radiology Department for a minimum of twelve (12) hours; this observation is to be documented by radiology personnel denoting date(s) and time(s);

•Complete entrance test and attend a general information session. An interview with Radiography Program faculty may be required.

Environmental Conditions:
Environmental conditions include procedures that involve handling blood
and body fluids using universal precautions.

Program Requirements: Upon admission and during the course of the program, the radiologic faculty will carefully observe and evaluate the student’s suitability for the profession. If, in the opinion of the radiologic faculty, a student does not exhibit professional behavior, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program.

Once enrolled, students who receive a final grade lower than “C” in any of the courses in radiography or related areas must obtain permission from the program director to continue the major in radiography.

Selected learning experiences will be provided at the cooperating hospitals within the geographic areas served by the college. The student is expected to provide transportation to such facilities. Travel, time and expense, must be anticipated because of program design and location.
The purchase of items such as student's uniforms, accessories, and liability insurance is the financial responsibility of the individual student.

Criminal Background Checks/Drug Testing:
Background checks for criminal history and sex offender crimes against minors are required for entrance into some clinical agencies. Students with convictions may be prohibited from clinical practice and may not complete the program. Clinical agencies may require drug testing prior to placement of students for clinical rotations. Students with positive drug test results may be prohibited from clinical practice and may not complete the program. Cost for criminal background checks and drug testing will be the responsibility of the student.

Radiography is a cooperative program with Southwest Virginia Community College, Virginia Highlands Community College and Wytheville Community College.

Course
Number		 Course Title Lecture
Hours		 Lab
Hours		 Course
Credits
Summer Session
RAD 105  Intro. to Radiology Protection
and Patient Care		 3 0 3
SDV 108 College Survival Skills 1 0 1
RAD 245 Radiologic Specialties 2 0 2
HLT 143 Medical Terminology 3 0 3
TOTAL 9 0 9
         
  First Semester      
ENG 111* College Composition I 3 0 3
BIO 141 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 3 3 4
RAD 110 Imaging Equip. & Protection 3 0 3
RAD 121 Radiographic Procedures I 3 3 4
PSY 231 Life Span Human Development I 3 0 3
  TOTAL 15 6 17
         
  Second Semester      
  ** Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3 0 3
BIO 142 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 3 3 4
RAD 112 Radiologic Science II 3 3 4
RAD 221 Radiologic Procedures II 3 3 4
PSY 232 Life Span Human Development II 3 0 3
  TOTAL 15 9 18
         
  Summer Session      
RAD 190 Coordinated Internship (Term II) 0 40 3
RAD 205 Radiation Protection &
Radiobiology (Term I) 		3 0 3
  TOTAL 3 40 6
         
  Third Semester      
RAD 290 Coordinated Internship 0 32 6
RAD 255  Radiographic Equipment 3 0 3
  Total 5 32 9
         
Fourth Semester
RAD 290 Coordinated Internship 0 32 6
RAD 240 Radiographic Pathology 3 0 3
  TOTAL 2 32 9
Summer Session
RAD 215 Correlated Radiographic Theory 2 0 2
RAD 290 Coordinated Internship (Term I) 0 32 2
TOTAL 2 32 4

Total Minimum Credits for Radiography Program 72
* Students who wish to pursue a Baccalaureate degree are advised to take both ENG 111-112. ENG 101 may be substituted for
** Humanities elective: ART 101-102, ART 201-202; ENG 241-242, ENG 243-244, ENG
251-252; FRE 101-102; MUS 121-122; PHI 101; REL 200-210; SPA 101-102; SPD 130, 151, 152