Associate in Science Degree

(77 Credit Hours)

Program Director

Patrick Patterson
941-752-5245 Bradenton
941-408-1300, ext. 65245 Venice
patterp@scf.edu

Program Goal:

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. The radiography program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Questions regarding the program’s accreditation may be directed to the JRCERT at www.jrcert.org, via mail to 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-2901 or by telephone (312) 704-5300.

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. Prerequisite courses MUST be completed with a grade of “C” or better by the end of the Fall term prior to the year in which the applicant is applying.*
   Prerequisite courses:
   BSC 2085C - Anatomy and Physiology I 
   MAT 1033 - Intermediate Algebra  + (A.A.S.) OR
   MAC 1105 - College Algebra  (A.S.)
4. A minimum grade of “C” is required for all courses applied to the radiography degree.
5. A completed application for the Radiography Program and the nonrefundable application fee of $20. (A separate application is required for admission to the College.)
6. Verification of attendance at a Radiography Program information session. Please refer to the program’s Web page for dates of the information sessions (scf.edu/Radiography).
7. Successful completion of the HOBET (Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test).

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. A criminal background check (form to be provided) and drug screen.
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.

* Students are admitted to the Radiography Program ONCE a year in the Summer term. This is a limited enrollment program. Completion of all or part of the general academic courses required in the degree does not guarantee acceptance into the program. However, priority is given to applicants who have completed both prerequisite courses and have the most hours 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 available seats in the program, the GPA of the general education courses required by the program will be the determining factor.