Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology

* An Associate of Science degree is considered a terminal degree. The decision on course transferability rests with the receiving institution.

Program Description
Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology prepares students for entry-level positions in the profession, producing radiographic images in accordance with standardized practices and procedures. The program provides radiologic information including medical terminology, patient care, radiographic procedures, radiation protection, equipment operations and image production and evaluation.

Program Mission Statement
Keiser University’s Associate of Science degree program in Radiologic Technology produces competent graduates for entry-level positions in the field. The program’s graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and are eligible to be licensed by the State of Florida to practice Radiologic Technology. The Radiologic Technology program strives to instill the values and concepts of life-long learning in its graduates.

Program Goals Statement
The following goals are designed to meet Keiser University’s mission and goals. Radiologic Technology’s mission is further defined by the following goals and associated student learning outcomes:

• Goal:
Students will acquire the knowledge and skill development to competently perform diagnostic imaging procedures;
• Student Learning Outcomes:
Student’s scope of knowledge will increase by course completion
Students will be able to perform routine radiographic examinations



• Goal:
Students will develop verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact within a healthcare setting
• Student Learning Outcomes:
  
  Students will demonstrate effective communication skills for a clinical setting
  Students will present clinical case studies to include prognosis and follow-up care
• Goal:
Students will acquire critical thinking and problem-solving skills to effectively practice in the profession
• Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will set appropriate technical factors and adjust for pathology as needed
Students will administer age appropriate patient care and adapt to changing needs of patient
Students will be able to perform non-routine radiographic examinations


• Goal:
Students will demonstrate professional development and growth and set goals for life-long learning
• Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will develop presentations based on research and application
Students will set goals within a professional development plan


• Goal:
Students will possess employable entry-level skills to meet the needs of the radiologic community upon program completion
• Student Learning Outcomes:
Students entering the professional component of the program will successfully complete the program with entry-level skills
Students will pass the ARRT national credentialing examination
Graduates seeking employment will secure an entry-level position in the profession

Prerequisites for Major Courses

• Background check and drug screening when applicable
• Completion of all general education coursework with a minimum grade of “C” in each course
• Cumulative grade average of 3.0 on a scale of 4.0

Program Outline
To receive an Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology, students must earn a total of 94.0 credit hours. Program requirements are as follows.

Each major course is a prerequisite for the subsequent course and therefore must be passed with a minimum “C” grade in order to proceed successfully through the program program and a minimum cumulative core GPA of 2.50 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher for the first semester and 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher in all subsequent semesters in order to proceed successfully through the program.  Program requirements are as follows:

Radiologic Technology Major Courses (68.0 credit hours total)
Introduction to Radiologic Technology	5.5 credit hours
Radiologic Science I	5.5 credit hours
Radiologic Science II	5.5 credit hours
Radiologic Procedures I	4.25 credit hours
Radiologic Procedures II	4.25 credit hours
Radiologic Procedures III	4.25 credit hours
Radiologic Procedures IV	4.25 credit hours
Radiographic Imaging I	5.5 credit hours
Clinical Rotation I	6.0 credit hours
Clinical Rotation II	6.0 credit hours
Advanced Radiologic Imaging I	5.5 credit hours
Advanced Pathophysiologic Imaging	5.5 credit hours
Clinical Rotation III	6.0 credit hours

General Education Courses (26.0 credit hours) (pdf file)
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* An Associate of Science Degree is considered a terminal degree and is not transferable.

Programmatic effectiveness data will soon be available via the JRCERT www.jrcert.org

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