Associate of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology

Associate of Science Degree in Radiologic Technology

Mission/Philosophy

The Radiologic Technology Program strives to graduate students who are qualified in the use of ionizing radiation.  In preparation for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist Examination, students learn academic theory on campus and then apply their knowledge of radiographic procedures in the affiliate clinical education centers.  To help meet the increasing demands of health care, the department strives to recruit and educate students to perform a vital role as allied health professionals within communities.  Program graduates will have technical and communication skills, understanding and empathy for all patient populations, and a realization of the importance and responsibility to life-long learning within an advancing profession.  By fulfilling its mission, the Radiologic Technology Program improves the quality of medical care provided throughout the region.

PROGRAM GOALS

Upon completion of the Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology, FHSU graduates will:

Program Application

The Radiologic Technology program accepts student applications and materials for program admission by January 31 each year.  With successful completion of the program, the student is eligible for the national Radiography certification exam by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

To be eligible to apply for the R.T. program, the student must possess a minimum of a cumulative 2.75 college GPA and successful completion of program prerequisite courses with an earned grade of “C” or higher.  Students may meet prerequisite completion by showing concurrent registration in those courses in the semester they apply.

Download more information relative to the program layout, prerequisites, and application requirements. - Radiologic Technology Program Brochure & Application

After submission of the application materials by the deadline, the most qualified students will interview for a position within the program.  Each interviewee has a 15-minute interview with the R.T. Faculty Advisory Committee. Interview Score Card Students are notified of their acceptance by mid to late March and will begin the program curriculum sequence in June.  The number of students admitted into this program is restricted by the availability of clinical experiences at clinical affiliate hospitals across the state of Kansas and Colorado.

Program Acceptance

Once a student is accepted into the program, the student falls into a curriculum sequence of radiologic science courses followed by clinical experience.  Students will complete 3 semesters of on-campus (didactic) coursework to prepare the student for clinical rotation that takes place during the second year, last 3 semesters, of the program.

Clinical Assignment

When the student accepts their position in the program, they must review and agree to the terms outlined in the Student Acknowledge of Clinical Internship. Students will be notified of clinical placement after successful completion of the second semester. Most students will relocate for clinical experiences.  Clinical experience requires the students to work 38 hours a week in the second year of the program.  Shifts will include rotations in different patient areas to interface the student with a variety of radiographic examinations.  Shifts are primarily day shifts, but will include evening off-shifts on occasion.  Overnight and weekend shifts are not scheduled. Students work an 8.5-hour day alongside registered technologists fulfilling the clinical objectives established by the program. Students are responsible for finding transportation and housing on their own.

Clinical affiliates include:

Abilene, Kansas
Colby, Kansas
Concordia, Kansas
Dodge City, Kansas
Garden City, Kansas
Great Bend, Kansas
Hays, Kansas
Kansas City, Kansas
Liberal, Kansas
Ottawa, Kansas
Olathe, Kansas
Paola, Kansas
Plainville, Kansas
Salina, Kansas
Sterling, Colorado
Wichita, Kansas
*many of these locations will include a rotation to a close-by second site from their primary clinical site.

Prior to attending clinical experience, students will be expected to complete the following: Background Check, Drug Screening, Health Assessment with Immunization history, TB skin test, CPR certification, and various other safety trainings relative to MRI scanners, HIPAA, and OSHA. Students are responsible for associated costs. Estimations of these program costs can be located within the R.T. Program Brochure.

Students must have proof of health insurance and liability insurance to advance to clinical rotation. Students are responsible for these associated costs. Estimations of these program costs can be located within the R.T. Program Brochure.

Curriculum

Specified Program Prerequisites

*These courses must have an earned “C” or higher final course grade for R.T. program application.

BIOL 100 Human Biology (3 credit hours)
BIOL 102 Human Biology Lab Experiences (1 credit hour)
BIOL 230 Anatomy and Physiology I (3 credit hours)
BIOL 230L Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory (1 credit hour)
BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology II (3 credit hours)
BIOL 231L Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory (1 credit hour)
BIOL 245 Medical Terminology (2 credit hours)
COMM 100 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (3 credit hours)
ENG 101 English Composition I (3 credit hours)
ENG 102 English Composition II (3 credit hours)
MATH 110 College Algebra (3 credit hours)

Total Pre-requisite Requirements: 26 Credit Hours
 

Department/Major Requirements

Semester I - Summer

RAD 260 Orientation to Radiologic Techniques (1 credit hour)
RAD 262 Radiographic Procedures I (2 credit hours)
RAD 262L Radiographic Procedures I Laboratory (1 credit hour)
RAD 265 Patient Care in Medical Imaging I (1 credit hour)
RAD 363 Principles of Radiographic Exposure (1 credit hour)

 Semester I Total Hours: 6

Semester II - Fall

RAD 263 Radiographic Procedures II (3 credit hours)
RAD 263L Radiographic Procedures II Laboratory (2 credit hours)
RAD 266 Patient Care in Medical Imaging II (1 credit hour)
RAD 364 Principles of Radiographic Exposure II (2 credit hours)
RAD 365 Special Procedures in Radiology (1 credit hour) *1st 8 weeks
RAD 373 Radiologic Pathology (1 credit hour) *2nd 8 weeks

 Semester II Total Hours: 10

Semester III - Spring

RAD 261 Radiologic Safety (1 credit hour) *1st 8 weeks
RAD 300 Radiation Biology (1 credit hour) *2nd 8 weeks
RAD 372 Biophysics (2 credit hours)
RAD 264 Radiographic Procedures III (2 credit hours)
RAD 264L Radiographic Procedures III Laboratory (2 credit hours)
RAD 368 Seminar in Radiology (1 credit hour)

 Semester III Total Hours: 9

Semester IV - Summer

RAD 330 Clinical Experience (4 credit hours)
RAD 340 Advanced Radiology Seminar I (2 credit hours)

 Semester IV Total Hours: 6

Semester V - Fall

RAD 331 Clinical Experience (6 credit hours)
RAD 341 Advanced Radiology Seminar II (2 credit hours)

 Semester V Total Hours: 8

Semester VI - Spring

RAD 332 Clinical Experience (6 credit hours)
RAD 342 Advanced Radiology Seminar III (2 credit hours)

 Semester IV Total Hours: 8

Program Completion

The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology requires the curriculum completion of:

          Total Prerequisite Credits - 26

          R.T. Program Major Credits - 47

          Other General Education Credits - 18

Total Hours Required for a A.S. Degree: 91 Credit Hours

Completion of the Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology will allow eligibility to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification exam to earn the national credential to seek employment.  In addition to the ARRT Radiography credential, an individual may have to apply for license to practice within a particular state.

Department of Allied Health Grading Scale:

Students must maintain a 78% or better in all programmatic coursework to continue to matriculate through the program.  In an instance in which a student fails to pass a course, the student will be dismissed from the program.

At any time during the process of program application or program attendance, the student has the right to file a grievance. Please review the Grievance Policy and Process in the event of a formal appeal.  Grievance Procedure 

The Grievance Policy and other Programmatic Policies and Procedure may be accessed by downloading the R.T. Student Handbook.  R.T. Student Handbook

Radiologic Technology Program Accreditation

The Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology is fully accredited by the JRCERT.

JRCERT programmatic accreditation requires the R.T. program to meet specific standards that promote excellence in education and elevates quality of students through accreditation. The FHSU R.T. program strives to provide quality education as well as integrate values and attitudes consistent with the professional standards and ethics published by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

FHSU R.T. program was awarded 8 years accreditation by the JRCERT in 2023 with the next self-study and program review to occur in 2031.

FHSU R.T. Program Outcomes can be located under Program Outcomes.