Associate in Science Degree

(77 Credit Hours)

Program Director

Patrick Patterson, MS, RT (R) (N), CNMT
941-752-5245
PatterP@SCF.edu

Program Mission Statement

The mission of the radiography program is to provide the community with competent and caring entry level radiographers who can perform quality radiographic procedures and function as an integral member of the health care team.  In order to achieve this, the program provides the student with innovative educational opportunities to prepare for a rewarding career in radiologic technology.

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes

The Radiography Program combines didactic and clinical education to prepare the graduate for a career as a radiographer. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists National Examination to become a registered radiographer. 

• Be clinically competent.
  • The student will properly position the patient.
  • The student will select appropriate technique factors.
  • The Student will utilize radiation protection.
• Demonstrate effective communication.
  • The student will demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
  • The student will demonstrate effective written communication skills.
• Utilize effective critical thinking skills.
  •  Students will perform non-routine procedures.
  •  Students will analyze images

The program monitors its success of meeting program goals through its Outcomes Assessment Plan. This plan includes student learning outcomes, tools, and benchmarks which are used to assess student performance for each of the program goals. The outcomes are then analyzed, and the data is used for continual program improvement.

Program Entrance Requirements

1. Earned grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better on ALL general education courses required by the program toward the degree and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 to meet graduation requirements.
2. Satisfactory completion of any remedial coursework needed to be eligible for college level courses.
   NOTE: Prerequisite courses may be required for ENC 1101  and mathematics requirement. These prerequisite courses MUST be taken PRIOR to entry into RTE 1002  to be eligible to take the required courses. Consult the course descriptions in the Catalog or the specific department of the College for additional information.
3.  Program Prerequisite courses MUST be completed with the following grades by the end of the Fall term prior to the year in which the applicant is applying.*
   Prerequisite courses:
   BSC 2085 - Anatomy and Physiology I * (Must be completed with a grade of “B” or better for lecture portion)
   Mathematics* Choose from Category A, Area II, A.S.  (with grade “C” or better)
4. A minimum grade of “C” is required for all courses applied to the radiography degree with exception of Anatomy and Physiology I which requires a “B” or better for lecture portion.
5. A completed application for the Radiography Program and the nonrefundable application fee of $35. (A separate application is required for admission to the College.)
6. Verification of completion of the online virtual Radiography Program information session. Video may be completed anytime prior to the application deadline.

* Students are admitted to the Radiography Program once a year with classes beginning in the Summer term. This is a limited enrollment program. Completion of all or part of the general academic courses required for the degree does not guarantee acceptance into the program. However, priority is given to applicants who have completed the most required hours of coursework toward the degree by the end of the Fall term preceding the year for which the applicant is applying. If there are more qualified applicants than seats available in the program, the primary criteria for selection is the GPA of the general education courses required by the program. The secondary selection criteria is the overall college GPA.

Upon acceptance, the following are required:

1. A statement of satisfactory physical and mental health from a licensed physician or nurse practitioner. (Form to be provided.)
2. Background checks, fingerprinting, CPR certification, and health and drug screenings to meet local health care agency regulations. Based on the results of these checks and screenings, students may become ineligible for program admission. Continuation in the program is based on acceptable results from random/ongoing screenings and background checks. Clinical facilities may limit or prohibit students with positive drug screen results or criminal histories from participating in clinical experiences, thus making the student ineligible to continue in the program. Students are responsible for all fees incurred with these checks and screenings.
3. Successful completion of the Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider course offered through the American Heart Association.
4. Mandatory attendance at the program orientation and completion of the one-day clinical observation experience.

 

For additional program and admission information, check the website at scf.edu/Radiography.