Radiologic Technology

The Radiologic Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in radiology departments and related businesses and industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive an associate of applied science degree, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination for radiographers.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Radiologic Technology program is to provide educational opportunities consistent with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) to individuals in a didactic and clinical environment that will enable them to obtain knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to graduate with a degree of Associate of Applied Science and become successful employees in the field of radiography. The program establishes benchmarks and utilizes a variety of tools to assess whether student learning outcomes are achieved. Tools include but are not limited to student assignments, exams and laboratory assessments, the evaluation of technical skills and clinical rotation evaluations, the clinical portfolio and employer, graduate, and exit surveys.

Clinical Obligations

Program Goals

1. Students will be clinically competent Outcomes:
   • Students will display correct central ray locations for radiologic exams
   • Students will recall the pertinent anatomy on radiographic images utilizing PACS.
2. Students will practice effective communication skills. Outcomes:  
   • Students will demonstrate effective communication with patients and healthcare workers.
   • Students will display their ability to communicate while performing a variety of procedures in a simulation lab and a clinical environment.
3. Students will display effective critical thinking skills Outcomes:
   • Students will be able to achieve diagnostic radiographs on non-routine patients
   • Students will critique images to determine diagnostic quality
4. Students will display professionalism. Outcomes:
   • Students will exhibit professionalism in a clinical setting.
   • Students will display the ability to perform job placement scenarios.

Program of Study

• Radiologic Technology (RT23) Associate of Applied Science Degree

Program Documents

• Radiologic Technology Expectations
• Request for Eligibility
   

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