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Radiologic Technology - A.T.S.

Designed for students who already have a certificate in a related field, Kent State's Radiologic Technology program offers a flexible and convenient way to gain the specialized knowledge and skills needed to succeed in radiologic technology. Read more...

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Program Information for Radiologic Technology - A.T.S.

Program Description
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The Associate of Technical Study degree in Radiologic Technology offers a completion program to graduates of certificate programs in radiologic technology. Kent State University awards college credit for the hospital-based program and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification.

The degree program articulates to Kent State's Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Technology degree.

The Radiologic Technology major includes the following optional concentration:

  • Radiology Department Management Technology

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
  2. Use mathematics, science and computer skills in radiology.
  3. Improve patient care skills.
Coursework
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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition 16
Additional Major Requirements or Concentration
Choose from the following:59-60
Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration
Radiology Department Management Technology
Minimum Total Credit Hours:66-67
1

3 credit hours are required for Kent Core (University Requirements). This program requires a total of 6 credit hours to earn the degree.

Additional Requirements for Students Not Declaring a Concentration

Prerequisite Requirements
Credits awarded on the basis of certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 132
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
BSCI 10001HUMAN BIOLOGY (KBS) 3
CHEM 10050FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY (KBS) 3
or CHEM 10055 MOLECULES OF LIFE (KBS)
IT 11000INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS 3
or CS 10001 COMPUTER LITERACY
or CIS 24053 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
MATH 11009MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR) 3-4
or MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
Kent Core Additional 33
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts 26
Kent Core Social Sciences3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:59
1

On the basis of certification, maximum 32 credit hours are awarded only after the completion of program requirements

2

3 credit hours are required for Kent Core (University Requirements). This program requires a total of 6 credit hours to to earn the non-concentration option in the degree.

3

This program requires a total of 3 credit hours of Additional Kent Core to earn the non-concentration option in the degree.

Radiology Department Management Technology Concentration Requirements

Prerequisite Requirements
Credits awarded on the basis of certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 130
Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA)
BMRT 11000INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3
or BUS 10123 EXPLORING BUSINESS
BMRT 11009INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY 3
or MGMT 24163 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
BMRT 21000BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS I 3
or FIN 26074 LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
BMRT 31006HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
or HRM 34180 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
BMRT 21050FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING TECHNOLOGY 3
or MKTG 25010 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
COMM 15000INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
ECON 22060PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
MATH 11010ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
Kent Core Basic Sciences3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:60
1

On the basis of certification, maximum 30 credit hours are awarded only after the completion of program requirements

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
Roadmaps
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Roadmaps

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Radiologic Technology (No Concentration)

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester PrerequisiteCredits
Credits awarded on the basis of certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 32
 Credit Hours32
Semester One
IT 11000
or CS 10001
or CIS 24053
 INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY APPS
or COMPUTER LITERACY
or INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES
3
MATH 11009
or MATH 11010
 MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR)
or ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
3-4
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Two
BSCI 10001 HUMAN BIOLOGY (KBS) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours12
Semester Three
CHEM 10050
or CHEM 10055
 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY (KBS)
or MOLECULES OF LIFE (KBS)
3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours9
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:66
 

Radiology Department Management Technology Concentration

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester PrerequisiteCredits
Credits awarded on the basis of certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 30
 Credit Hours30
Semester One
BMRT 11000
or BUS 10123
 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
or EXPLORING BUSINESS
3
BMRT 11009
or MGMT 24163
 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
or PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
3
MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) 3
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours13
Semester Two
BMRT 31006
or HRM 34180
 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
or HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
3
ECON 22060 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (KSS) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours12
Semester Three
BMRT 21000
or FIN 26074
 BUSINESS LAW AND ETHICS I
or LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS
3
BMRT 21050
or MKTG 25010
 FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKETING TECHNOLOGY
or PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
3
COMM 15000 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN COMMUNICATION (KADL) 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours12
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:67
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Salem Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Radiologic Technology - A.T.S.

Diagnostic medical sonographers

16.8%

much faster than the average

74,300

number of jobs

$75,920

potential earnings

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

7.0%

faster than the average

38,700

number of jobs

$74,690

potential earnings

Radiologic technologists and technicians

6.7%

faster than the average

212,000

number of jobs

$61,900

potential earnings

Radiation therapists

7.1%

faster than the average

18,500

number of jobs

$86,850

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.

Software

  • ESRI ArcGIS (Kent State holds a campus-wide site license for a number of ESRI products, including ArcGIS and extensions, ArcView 3.3 and extensions, ArcGIS Engine, ArcIMS 91, ArcSDE 91, ArcPad 6 and others)
  • PCI Geomatica: remote sensing and image processing
  • IDL
  • RocScience: geotechnical analysis and design software
  • Helicon Focus Pro: image interpolation
  • SPSS: statistical analysis
  • Watershed Modeling System (WMS)
  • MDI JADE 9.5+ and Qual S/M with NIST ICSD database
  • SigmaPlot 12
  • Comsol Multiphysics
  • Mat

General Laboratory and Field Equipment

  • Three high-power binocular microscopes for foraminiferal taxonomy
  • Reflected and transmitted light digital photography
  • Dissecting microscopes with photomicroscopy
  • Two freeze driers
  • Low and high temperature ovens
  • Shaker tables and washing sinks
  • Walk-in refrigerator and chest freezers for sample storage
  • Materials preparation lab for macro- and micropaleontological studies
  • Prep facility for XRF and EA analysis
  • Prep facility for trace element work for rock chemistry
  • Prep facilities for paleomagnetic a

Earth Sciences Research Instrumentation

  • ElveFlow Micro Fluidic System
  • ThermoFisher iCap Pro Duo ICP
  • Picarro High Isotopic Carbon Analyzer
  • Malvern Panalytical FieldSpec 4
  • Ocean Insight Spectrometer
  • Sable Systems Field Metabolic System
  • Epsilion 3 XLE Benchtop Energy Dispersion X-Ray Fluorescence
  • Costech 4010 Elemental Analyzer (C.H.N.O.S)
  • Hitachi Benchtop Scanning Electron Microscope TM3030
  • Shimadzu UV-1800 UV-Visible Spectrophotometer
  • Picarro L2130-i Analyzer (H2O)
  • Coy Laboratory Anaerobic Chamber
  • Millipore Di

Radiologic Technology - A.A.S.

The Radiologic Technology associate degree at Kent State provides students with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in radiologic technology. With a combination of classroom instruction and clinical experience, students will be well-prepared to work in a variety of healthcare settings. Read more...

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Program Information for Radiologic Technology - A.A.S.

Program Description
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The Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology educates students on how to perform diagnostic imaging procedures. Medical imaging is a branch of health care delivery that utilizes x-rays and other energy forms to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Through a blend of classroom education at the university and clinical education at a hospital or outpatient centers, students learn anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, radiation safety, basic patient care and imaging equipment operation.

Graduates are eligible to take the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become registered radiologic technologists.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.

Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.

Some programs may require that students meet certain requirements before progressing through the program. For programs with progression requirements, the information is shown on the Coursework tab.

For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.

Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  1. Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills effectively in the practice of radiologic technology.
  2. Communicate effectively in oral and written form with patients' families and members of the health care team.
  3. Perform radiographic procedures successfully and consistently with entry-level requirements of a registered radiologic technologist.
  4. Determine the value of professional growth and development and to conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Coursework
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Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Major Requirements (courses count in major GPA; min C grade required in all courses)
RADT 14003INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY 2
RADT 14005CLINICAL EDUCATION I 1
RADT 14006RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES I 1
RADT 14015CLINICAL EDUCATION II 3
RADT 14016PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT 2
RADT 14018IMAGING EQUIPMENT 2
RADT 14021RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II 4
RADT 14024RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES III 4
RADT 14025CLINICAL EDUCATION III 3
RADT 14034IMAGE ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING 2
RADT 14085CLINICAL EDUCATION IV 2
RADT 24008RADIOBIOLOGY AND RADIATION PROTECTION 3
RADT 24016IMAGING PHYSICS 3
RADT 24015CLINICAL EDUCATION V 3
RADT 24025CLINICAL EDUCATION VI 3
RADT 24014ADVANCED IMAGING 2
RADT 24028RADIOLOGIC PATHOLOGY 3
Additional Requirements (courses do not count in major GPA)
AHS 24010MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 1-3
or HED 14020 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
BSCI 11010FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) (min C grade) 13
BSCI 11020FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) (min C grade) 13
CHEM 10050FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY (KBS) 3
or CHEM 10055 MOLECULES OF LIFE (KBS)
MATH 11009MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR) 3-4
or MATH 11010 ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
PSYC 11762GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
UC 10001FLASHES 101 1
Kent Core Composition3
Kent Core Humanities and Fine Arts3
Minimum Total Credit Hours:66
1

Students who have completed BSCI 21010 and BSCI 21020 (or ATTR 25057 and ATTR 25058, or EXSC 25057 and EXSC 25058) may use these courses in place of BSCI 11010 and BSCI 11020, but the courses must have been completed within the past five years prior to admission to the program.

Progression Requirements

To be able to register for Radiologic Technology (RADT) courses, students must be admitted to technical study. Admission is selective due to the limited number of students approved for each clinical education setting. Admission criteria are the following:

  • Minimum 2.75 high school GPA (minimum 2.75 overall GPA for applicants previously or currently attending a college)
  • Completion of high school or college-level algebra course (or MATH 00022) with minimum C grade
  • Completion of high school or college-level biology course with minimum C grade
  • Completion of high school or college-level chemistry course with minimum C grade
  • Minimum four hours of job shadowing (eight hours preferred)
  • Submission of a Radiologic Technology application
  • Interview

Graduation Requirements

Minimum Major GPA Minimum Overall GPA
2.000 2.000
  • A minimum C grade is required in most courses; view the program requirements to see specific courses.
Roadmap

Roadmap

This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.

Plan of Study Grid
Semester OneCredits
AHS 24010
or HED 14020
 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
or MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
1
RADT 14003 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY 2
RADT 14005 CLINICAL EDUCATION I 1
RADT 14006 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES I 1
UC 10001 FLASHES 101 1
 Credit Hours6
Semester Two
BSCI 11010 FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) 3
!RADT 14015 CLINICAL EDUCATION II 3
RADT 14016 PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT 2
!RADT 14018 IMAGING EQUIPMENT 2
!RADT 14021 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II 4
 Credit Hours14
Semester Three
BSCI 11020 FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) 3
MATH 11009
or MATH 11010
 MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR)
or ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR)
4
RADT 14034 IMAGE ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING 2
!RADT 14024 RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES III 4
!RADT 14025 CLINICAL EDUCATION III 3
 Credit Hours16
Semester Four
RADT 14085 CLINICAL EDUCATION IV 2
Kent Core Requirement 3
Kent Core Requirement 3
 Credit Hours8
Semester Five
CHEM 10050
or CHEM 10055
 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY (KBS)
or MOLECULES OF LIFE (KBS)
3
!RADT 24008 RADIOBIOLOGY AND RADIATION PROTECTION 3
!RADT 24015 CLINICAL EDUCATION V 3
RADT 24014 ADVANCED IMAGING 2
RADT 24016 IMAGING PHYSICS 3
 Credit Hours14
Semester Six
PSYC 11762 GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) 3
!RADT 24025 CLINICAL EDUCATION VI 3
RADT 24028 RADIOLOGIC PATHOLOGY 3
 Credit Hours9
 Minimum Total Credit Hours:67
Program Delivery
  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Ashtabula Campus
    • Salem Campus
Accreditation

The A.A.S. degree in Radiologic Technology is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Dr. Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-381
Phone: 312-704-5300
Fax: 312-704-5304 
http://www.jrcert.org/

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries for Radiologic Technology - A.A.S.

Diagnostic medical sonographers

16.8%

much faster than the average

74,300

number of jobs

$75,920

potential earnings

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

7.0%

faster than the average

38,700

number of jobs

$74,690

potential earnings

Medical dosimetrists, medical records specialists, and health technologists and technicians, all other

8.5%

much faster than the average

341,600

number of jobs

$44,090

potential earnings

Radiation therapists

7.1%

faster than the average

18,500

number of jobs

$86,850

potential earnings

Radiologic technologists and technicians

6.7%

faster than the average

212,000

number of jobs

$61,900

potential earnings

Notice: Career Information Source
* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
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