Associate of Applied Science | 77 credits, including prerequisites
Health Professions Division
Jordan Campus JHS 129, 134, 135
Program Information 801-957-6200
Program Website
Academic and Career Advising
Academic Advising JHS 047, 801-957- 6215
Health Science Admissions JHS 065, 801-957-6253
Program Faculty
Professor - David Neil, Program Coordinator/Faculty
Professor - Lisa Wood, Clinical Coordinator/Faculty
Associate Professor - Rebecca Lowell, Clinical Coordinator/Faculty
Program Description
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology leads to a national certification and state licensure. The program offers students didactic and clinical experiences to learn skills of an entry-level radiographer. Radiology courses are taught at Jordan Health Sciences building, Jordan Campus and clinical education occurs at local health care facilities. Students can complete General Education classes at any SLCC Campus location.
Career Opportunities
Radiographers provide patient services using imaging modalities at the request of physicians qualified to prescribe and/or perform radiologic procedures. A radiographer performs radiographic procedures, applies principles of radiation protection, evaluates radiographs for technical quality, exercises professional judgment and provides patient care. Radiographers can find employment in hospitals, clinics, private offices, industry and public health facilities.
Transfer/Articulation Information
Please see the Radiologic Technology program advisor. Call (801) 957-6215 for an appointment.
Estimated Cost for Students
Estimated Cost of Core Curriculum for Resident Students: http://www.slcc.edu/cashiering/tuition-and-fees.aspx.
Approximate cost course fees: http://www.slcc.edu/radtech/
Estimated Time to Completion
Students will follow the program semester schedule. It will take four semesters and one summer semester (Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring), to complete the program.
Program Entry Requirements
ADMISSIONS PROCESS
- Be admitted to SLCC as a matriculated student. See http://www.slcc.edu/apply/index.aspx
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- For transfer credit, submit OFFICIAL, SEALED transcripts for ALL colleges and universities where prerequisite course work has been completed. Send to:
SLCC Office of the Registrar and Academic Records
4600 South Redwood Road
P.O. Box 30808
Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0808
- Also, a request to have an OFFICIAL evaluation of student’s transcript must be submitted to the SLCC Transfer Evaluation Office. The form is located at : http://www.slcc.edu/transcriptevaluation/. This process may take 4-6 weeks and must be completed before a student’s application will be considered.
- Complete appropriate placement exam, or submit current SAT/ACT test scores, if MATH and ENGL course work have not been transferred to SLCC (required before you are able to register for classes that have MATH and ENGL courses as prerequisites). See: www.slcc.edu/testing
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Program course prerequisites are as follows (Courses listed below (or equivalent transfer credit, AP or CLEP) must be completed with a C grade or better with the exception of BIOL 2320 and BIOL 2325 which must be completed with a B- grade or better within the past five years. All courses are limited to two attempts within the past 5 years):
NOTE: All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to submitting application for the Radiologic Technology program. It is the student’s responsibility to examine each course description for details of other prerequisite classes. Those prerequisites must be satisfied before the designated program prerequisite course may be taken.
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM SELECTIVE ADMISSONS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
See the Radiologic Technology webpage for essential information regarding completion of application and additional requirements at www.slcc.edu/radtech. Completion of the prerequisites allows students to apply to the program. Application submission does not guarantee admission to the program. Students should see the Radiologic Technology academic advisor for further information.
Pre-admission exam - A minimum score of 75% is required for consideration for admission to the program. However, this does not guarantee admission into the program. Please see the Radiologic Technology program academic advisor with questions.
AP Credit: AP scores of 3 or higher for a prerequisite course will be considered for admission into the program; however, this does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Please see the Radiologic Technology program academic advisor with questions.
Must be at least 18 years of age. Required by the State Regulations to energize x-ray equipment.
Specialized Accreditation
The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182. Graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) examination in Radiography.
Program Objectives
See program website for detailed information on the Radiology Technology Program assessment outcomes www.slcc.edu/radtech
Licensure Information
Graduation from the Radiologic Technology program does not guarantee the ability to obtain a Utah state license to practice as a Radiologic Technologist. Licensure is the exclusive right and responsibility of each state. In order to work as a Radiologic Technologist, students must satisfy individual state requirements, independent of SLCC graduation requirements. It is highly recommended that students consult in advance with the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing (DOPL), or similar agencies in other states, to find out more about eligibility for licensure. DOPL can be reached at 801-530-6628 or at their website.
For students who plan to work as a Radiologic Technologist in another state, here is one suggested website for researching state licensure requirements: License Finder sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor. If you have difficulty finding the licensure requirements for your state, please contact your academic advisor or SLCC’s state authorization coordinator for help.
| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
Related College-Wide Student Learning Outcomes |
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1- Acquire substantive knowledge
2- Communicate effectively
3- Develop quantities literacies
4- Think critically and creatively
5- Develop knowledge and skills to be civically engaged
6- Develop the knowledge and skills to work with others in a professional and constructive manner
7- Develop computer and information literacy |
1. Students will be clinically competent
- Students will utilize proper radiation protection practices
- Students will produce diagnostic quality radiographs
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2. Students will be demonstrate effective communication skills
- Students will explain procedures to patients
- Students will communicate with clinical staff
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3. Students will exhibit critical thinking
- Students will analyze radiographic image quality
- Students will modify exams for unique situations
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4. Students will model professionalism
- Students will exhibit integrity and confidentiality
- Students will demonstrate lifelong learning
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