2020 - 2021 Catalog
Program: Radiologic Sciences
Degree Plan: Radiologic Sciences A.A.S. (ECC)
Note: This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible. For more information, please visit: https://www.dcccd.edu/hb1508.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.ECC.RADIOLG.6/10
This program prepares the student to become a professional radiologic technologist with a specialty in radiography. The radiographer uses radiation to produce internal images of the patient which are used by the physician to make a diagnosis. For the vast majority of diagnostic procedures, the radiographer has total responsibility for the care and well-being of the patient and must be prepared to produce quality images with care and empathy.
The graduate radiographer is eligible to sit for the examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and eligible to be a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist licensed by the Texas Department of Health. Radiographers work in hospitals, physician's offices, and primary care facilities.
Completion of the program and successful completion of the ARRT examination provides the graduate with credentials to continue their education in other radiologic specialty disciplines. The Joint Review Committee in Radiologic Technology accredits the El Centro program (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182; Phone: 312-704-5300; Fax: 312-704-5304.
This degree is offered at El Centro and Brookhaven; although the admission requirements vary from El Centro to Brookhaven. The program of courses are the same with the exception of five courses. Students attending El Centro will enroll in Core courses specified as HPRS (Health Professions and Related Sciences). See the El Centro campus Radiologic Sciences degree plan.
Students applying for admission to El Centro Radiography program must comply with the following criteria outlined in this paragraph. Admission requirements include an information session, satisfactory scores on pre-entrance assessment testing, completion of four prerequisite courses with a minimum of 2.5 grade point average and completion of all requirements for admission as a full-time student to the college. Applicants are rank-ordered for admission based on grade point average earned for the prerequisite courses. Applicants should contact the Assessment Center at El Centro campus to sign up for the assessment tests and Health Occupations Admissions to obtain an information packet.
Admission to Brookhaven campus: https://www.brookhavencollege.edu/cd/instruct-divisions/bhc/hhs/rad/Pages/admission.aspx
Application packets will be available at the information sessions.
Admission to El Centro campus: http://www.ElCentroCollege.edu/health-packets
Application packets will be available at the information sessions.
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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MATH 1314 | College Algebra | 3 |
RADR 1201 | Introduction to Radiography | 2 |
Semester Total | 5 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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RADR 1411 | Basic Radiographic Procedures | 4 |
RADR 1313 | Principles of Radiographic Imaging 1 | 3 |
ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
BIOL 2401 | Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 |
Semester Total | 14 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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RADR 1202 | Radiographic Image Evaluation 1 | 2 |
RADR 2301 | Intermediate Radiographic Procedures | 3 |
RADR 2305 | Principles of Radiographic Imaging 2 | 3 |
BIOL 2402 | Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 4 |
Semester Total | 12 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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RADR 1266 | Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 2 |
RADR 2213 | Radiation Biology and Protection | 2 |
Semester Total | 4 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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RADR 1250 | Radiographic Image Evaluation 2 | 2 |
RADR 1267 | Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 2 |
RADR 2331 | Advanced Radiographic Procedures | 3 |
SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
+Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
Semester Total | 13 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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RADR 2233 | Advanced Medical Imaging | 2 |
RADR 2209 | Radiographic Imaging Equipment | 2 |
RADR 2266 | Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 2 |
SOCI 1301 | Introduction to Sociology OR | 3 |
PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | (3) |
RADR 2335 | Radiologic Technology Seminar | 3 |
Semester Total | 12 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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RADR 2217 | Radiographic Pathology | 2 |
RADR 2267 | Practicum (or Field Experience) - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 2 |
Semester Total | 4 |
Minimum Hours Required | 64 |
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+Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.