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173 The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology is a full-time program providing educational activities preparing its graduates for certification, licensure, and employment as radiographers in the healthcare community. Graduates may also advance in their profession by pursuing continuing education, additional certifications, or a bachelor's and/or master's degree in a related field. Radiologic technologists are the health care professionals who use medical imaging equipment to perform x-ray examinations in a variety of settings including, but not limited to, hospitals, physician`s offices, clinics, medical imaging centers, surgical centers, and mobile imaging agencies. Technologists work in collaboration with other medical professionals to ensure high quality outcomes for the patient experience. The Radiologic Technology program is an intensive, rigorous course of study with hands-on clinical experiences. Students will perform patient care and are educated in anatomy, physiology, math, physics, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and radiation protection. Students in the program will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and infectious diseases. The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and graduates are eligible to apply for admission to the certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Visit www.jrcert. org for more information. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 Phone: (312) 704-5300 | Fax: (312) 704-5304 | mail@ jrcert.org | www.jrcert.org. Program Notes: Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program. Students must complete the following general education courses with a 3.0 GPA prior to formal application to the program. + BIO201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) AND + BIO202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) 8 COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 + CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent by Assessment 0-3 + ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 3 + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 3 Any approved general education course in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area. 3 PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) required for students transferring to Northern Arizona University to complete the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy program. Any approved general education course in the Humanities, Arts, and Design [HU] area. 3 Recommend meeting the Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Awareness Areas and Literacy (if exempt f rom CRE101) with choice if transferring to Northern Arizona University to complete the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy program or to complete the AGEC-A transfer requirements for an Arizona public state university. MAT15+ OR any MAT course where MAT15+ is a prerequisite. 3-6 Certificate & Degree Programs 2021-2022