The Radiography curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled health care professional who uses radiation to produce images of the human body. Course work includes clinical rotations to area health care facilities, radiographic exposure, image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology.

Graduates of accredited programs are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ national examination for certification and registration as medical radiographers. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, medical laboratories, government agencies, and industry.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of radiologic technologists is expected to grow from 21 to 35% as a result of our aging population. Employers are currently reporting shortages of radiologic technologists and the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a shortage of 55,000 radiologic technologists by 2008. Starting annual salaries average $35,000 – $40,000.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting general College admission requirements, students wishing to enter Radiography must also have one unit of high school biology, one unit of algebra, and one unit of chemistry with grades of “C” or better, complete an 8-hour observation experience in radiology set up through the Health Occupations department, and demonstrate basic Computer skill knowledge through competency testing. Prior to beginning major area classes (RAD prefix), students must have first doses of Hepatitis B vaccine or completion of series and must document current CPR certification and negative TB test. Students must satisfactorily complete a medical examination and reports of immunization within 90 days before beginning major area classes (RAD prefix). High school seniors may be included in the applicant pool, contingent upon satisfactory completion of high school requirements and achievement of high school diploma. See the complete Radiography Admission Policies and Procedures (Adobe reader is required to view this document. The PDF viewer is available at no cost from Adobe at the following link: http://www.adobe.com/acrobat/readstep.html.)

COURSE INFORMATION

Major Courses

Radiography (Degree - 15 courses) - Topics include an overview of the radiography profession and student responsibilities, knowledge and skills necessary to perform standard and complex radiographic procedures, patient management, factors of image quality and methods of exposure control, image receptor systems and processing principles, fundamental principles of physics that underlie diagnostic X-ray production and radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, fluoroscopic and advanced radiographic procedures, and principles of radiation protection and radiobiology.
Biology (Degree - 1 course) - A basic study of the structure and function of the human body.
Humanities/Fine Arts (Degree - 1 course) - Students are required to take a 3-credit-hour humanities/fine arts course.
English (Degree - 2 courses) - These courses emphasize the writing process and professional communication skills.
Psychology (Degree - 1 course) - An overview of the scientific study of human behavior.
Sociology (Degree - 1 course) - This course introduces the study of human society, culture, and social interactions.

Required Courses by Semester

Faculty Advisor

The faculty advisor for Radiography is Carol Howard, clhoward@randolph.edu., (336) 633-0355.