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Radiology Technology

Summer 2024

Spokane Community College
1810 North Greene Street
Spokane, WA 99217-5399
https://scc.spokane.edu/

Enrollment:

Fall

Degrees and Certificates

AAS - SCC

Program Website:

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Program Description

Radiologic technologists are an integral part of the allied health team of healthcare workers providing patient care. Their primary duties include producing radiographic examinations that aid the physicians in diagnosing diseases and/or injuries. The radiologic technologist performs examinations at the request of a physician.

The technologist’s primary role is obtaining top quality radiographic images while providing patient care. Radiologic departments can be found in hospitals, freestanding clinics and physician offices. While in the program the students become proficient at performing examinations in general radiography, fluoroscopy, surgery, trauma and intensive care units.

The program meets the criteria set forth by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) in collaboration with academic guidelines set by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Dr. Suite 2850, Chicago IL 60606-3182, Phone: (312) 704-5300 Fax: (312) 704-5304

Upon completion and graduation of the program the students are able to take the national registry examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Each required course for graduation must be completed with a grade of 2.0 or better before proceeding to the next quarter. All clinicals must be completed with a grade of 2.5 or better.

National background checks and drug screening are completed at the beginning of the program and if there is a finding, clinical sites may not accept the student. This could prevent program completion, inability to take the national exam, and future employment due to a failed background check and/or drug screening.

Admission Requirements:

Radiology courses are limited to students of the Radiology Technology program.
Appropriate math score
Self-place into English
Students applying to the course must have completed 80 hours as a volunteer or employee in a patient care setting, and 10 of these hours need to be completed in a radiology department.
Interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process for the Radiology program.
Students must provide three confidential letters of recommendation.
Immunizations, and drug screening are required (after being accepted into the Radiology Technology program). Forms are available in the SCC registration office.
The following math and science prerequisites courses must have been completed within the last five years and each of the following courses must have the indicated minimum grade:
- Computer Fundamentals (min. grade 2.0 )
- General Biology w/Lab (min. 2.0)
- Human A & P 1 (min. 2.5)
- Human A & P 2 (min. 2.5)
- Introductory Physics (min. 2.5)
- Essentials for Algebra 2 or Algebra for Math Literacy II (min. 2.5)
- English Composition I (min. 2.0)
- Medical Terminology (min. 2.5)
- Blood Borne Pathogens (SURG 105) - optional
All documentation must be submitted by June 25th of the year of application.

Program Learning Outcomes

STUDENT LEARNING GOALS:
Goal 1: Clinical Competency: The students will be clinically competent.
Student Learning Outcomes, students will:
- demonstrate appropriate positioning skills.
- successfully evaluate radiographic images for diagnostic quality.
- provide appropriate radiation protection skills for the patient, self and others.
- attain the technical knowledge appropriate for an entry level technologist on the ARRT examination.

Goal 2: Communication: The students will effectively communicate:
Student Learning Outcomes, students will:
- demonstrate effective oral communication skills with patients.
- demonstrate effective oral communication skills with healthcare professionals.

Goal 3: Critical Thinking: The students will be able to effectively apply critical thinking skills.
Student Learning Outcomes, students will:
- illustrate effective critical thinking skills.
- demonstrate effective critical thinking skills.

Goal 4: Students will display professionalism.
Student Learning Outcomes, students will:
- demonstrate professional conduct.
- demonstrate an understanding of the importance of credentialing, licensing & professional organizations.

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