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Radiologic Technology

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Radiologic Technology
Associate in Applied Science (051)

(Diagnostic X-ray Technology)

Radiographers perform diagnostic imaging exams, administer contrast media, and operate radiographic equipment to perform a variety of imaging procedures including diagnostic x-rays, CT scans, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams, bone densitometry, mammography, cardiovascular interventional studies, and additional specialties in nuclear medicine, ultrasound, and radiation therapy.

Work and Employment

Radiographers work in hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices, government health agencies and research hospitals. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the demand for radiologic technologists is expected to grow as x-ray and other radiologic specialties are increasingly used to diagnose and treat diseases.

Special Considerations

Graduates must pass a national registry exam to be certified and registered. With additional on-the-job training or formal schooling radiographers may become certified and registered in ultrasound, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, CT, MRI, mammography, bone densitometry, cardiovascular and quality assurance. With advanced degrees, they may become managers, instructors and administrative technologists.

Admission Requirements:

  1. Biology - Anatomy and Physiology (One of these following criteria must be met. Any valid standard of proficiency listed below can be utilized to apply. Multiple attempts at anatomy and physiology may be a factor in the admission process.)
    • BIO 108 or BIO 109 or BIO 110 with a grade "C" or better
    • Two semesters (One year) of high school Anatomy and Physiology with a "C" or better within the last five years. 
    • Equivalent Anatomy and Physiology course at another college or university with a grade "C" or better.
  2. Mathematics (One of these following criteria must be met. Any valid standard of proficiency listed below can be utilized to apply.)
    • Placed into MAT 081, MAT 106 or higher, or its equivalent using any approved valid placement
      option.
    • Completed MAT 075, MAT 076 , MAT 078, MAT 081, OR initial approved Rad Tech general
      education math course with a grade of "C" or better
    • Completed an equivalent math course at another college or university with a grade "C" or better.
    • Completed two semesters of high school algebra with a "C" or better within the last three years OR
      completed through Completed Common Core 1 with a "C" or better within the last three years.
  3. English Language Arts (One of these following criteria must be met. Any valid standard of proficiency listed below can be utilized to apply.)
    • Placed into ENG 101 using any approved valid placement option.
    • Completed ELA 099 (formerly ENG 99/100) or ENG 101 with a grade of "C" or higher.
    • Completed an equivalent English course at another college or university with a grade "C" or higher.
  4. Other
    A minimum of SIX hours of earned college credit from the required General Education Courses with at least an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher OR, for students without any earned college credit (exception high school dual credit program), application within two years of high school with an ACT or SAT score in the 45th percentile, overall high school GPA of 2.5 or higher, grades of "C" or better in four semesters (two years) of high school laboratory sciences, and grades of "C" or better for two semesters (one year) of high school algebra.

Admissions Procedures

  1. Complete the College general admission procedure.
  2. Attend an information meeting.
  3. Complete a progression plan with the Health Advisor.
  4. Two recommendation forms on file in the Office of Health Professions.
  5. Complete TEAS testing through the SVCC testing center or other approved ATI testing center.
  6. File an application form with the Office of Health Professions by the application deadline.
  7. A "point system" will be utilized to evaluate all qualified applicants. Applicants will be awarded points for completion of specific general education and program admission requirements. These are explained in the Radiologic Technology Admission Handbook given out at the informational meeting.

Program Requirements

NRS 116, Medical Technology for Health Careers and RAD 100 Radiologic Technology Introduction, must be completed with a grade of "C" or above prior to starting the first semester RAD courses. A course accepted as equivalent in transfer from another institution may require a "B" or better due to differences in course grading scales. See the health counselor for more information. A grade of "C" is the minimum passing grade for all major field requirements, communications, life science, and mathematics courses. A "C" average must be maintained in all other general education requirements. Successful completion of a radiologic technology course requires a "C" in the classroom and a "C" in the clinical experience. A student who is unsatisfactory in any one of these areas will receive a failing grade for the course. If a RAD course is failed, it may be repeated once by going through a readmission to the program. No more than one RAD course may be repeated.

Application Deadlines

The SVCC admission policy requirements and minimum Radiologic Technology Academic Admission Requirements must be completed by the priority screening deadline of March 1 of the year the applicant wishes to be admitted. A second evaluation will be implemented for qualified students after the additional screening deadline of June 1. Students who apply after the application deadlines will be evaluated as spaces are available.

Out-of-District Application

Sauk Valley Community College is required by the Illinois Community College Act (110 ILCS 805/3-17) to give preference to in-district resident candidates. Out-of-district applicants will be considered if space is available after June 1 of the year of application to enter the program. Out-of-district applicants to the program coming from colleges with cooperative agreements will be given the same consideration (March 1 deadline) as in-district applicants.

Accreditation

The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

 

Program Contacts at Sauk Valley Community College

  • Academic Advising, 815-835-6354
  • Dianna Brevitt, Coordinator Radiologic Technology, 815-835-6362

 

Total Hours Required - 69.5 Hours

Major Field Requirements - 52.5 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
NRS116 Med Terminology for Hea Career 3 Hours
RAD100 Radiologic Technology Intro 0.5 Hour
RAD101 Rad Tech Clinical Experience I 3 Hours
RAD102 Rad Tech Clinical Exp II 3 Hours
RAD103 Rad Tech Clinical Exp III 2 Hours
RAD110 Technical Nursing I 1 Hour
RAD111 Technical Nursing II 1 Hour
RAD120 Rad Tech Anat/Positioning I 5 Hours
RAD121 Rad Tech Anat/Positioning II 5 Hours
RAD122 Radiologic Physics 3 Hours
RAD200 Venipuncture 1 Hour
RAD201 Rad Tech Clinical Exp IV 5 Hours
RAD202 Rad Tech Clinical Exp V 5 Hours
RAD220 Image Production in Radiogr 3 Hours
RAD221 Path/Adv Imag Modal-Diag Imag 4 Hours
RAD222 Ionizing Radiation in Medicine 3 Hours
RAD223 Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 Hours
RAD224 Registry Review 2 Hours

 

General Education Requirements - 16 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
Communications (ENG101 required and ENG103 or ENG111 or COM131) 6 Hours
* Mathematics (MAT106 or MAT121 or Higher Required) 3 Hours
** Life Science (BIO108 Required) 4 Hours
Social / Behavioral Science (PSY103 Recommended) 3 Hours

 

SVCC Degree Requirement - 1 Hour

Course # Course Title Hours
FYE101 First Year Experience 1 Hour

Suggested Program (Option I)

First Semester - 14 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
Natrual Science (BIO108 or BIO109) 4 Hours
FYE101 First Year Experience 1 Hour
RAD101 Rad Tech Clinical Experience I 3 Hours
RAD110 Technical Nursing I 1 Hour
RAD120 Rad Tech Anat/Positioning I 5 Hours

 

Second Semester - 15-19 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
*** Natural Science (BIO110) 0-4 Hours
Mathematics (MAT106 or MAT121 or Higher) 3 Hours
Communications 3 Hours
RAD102 Rad Tech Clinical Exp II 3 Hours
RAD111 Technical Nursing II 1 Hour
RAD121 Rad Tech Anat/Positioning II 5 Hours

 

Summer - 8 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
Social / Behavioral Science 3 Hours
RAD103 Rad Tech Clinical Exp III 2 Hours
RAD122 Radiologic Physics 3 Hours

 

Third Semester - 16 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
Communications 3 Hours
RAD200 Venipuncture 1 Hour
RAD201 Rad Tech Clinical Exp IV 5 Hours
RAD220 Image Production in Radiogr 3 Hours
RAD221 Path/Adv Imag Modal-Diag Imag 4 Hours

 

Fourth Semester - 13 Hours

Course # Course Title Hours
RAD202 Rad Tech Clinical Exp V 5 Hours
RAD222 Ionizing Radiation in Medicine 3 Hours
RAD223 Cross Sectional Anatomy 3 Hours
RAD224 Registry Review 2 Hours

Suggested Program (Option II)

Students complete the General Education Requirements prior to admission. These requirements include:

Course # Course Title Hours
Communications 6 Hours
BIO108 Intro to Human Anatomy/Physiol 4 Hours
- OR -
BIO109 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Hours
- AND -
BIO110 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Hours
MAT106 Applied Mathematics 3 Hours
- OR -
MAT121 College Algebra 4 Hours
FYE101 First Year Experience 1 Hour
PSY103 Introduction to Psychology 3 Hours

The Sequence of the RAD classes would then be the same as in Option I. Students considering going into advanced imaging areas should consider the following electives: MAT121, CHE103, PHY175.

 

Footnotes

  • * MAT 121 or higher, BIO 109, 110, CHE 103, PHY 175 are recommended for those intending to continue their education.
  • ** BIO 109 and BIO 110 can be used in lieu of BIO 108.
  • *** For students taking BIO 109 and 110 sequence.