Radiography Curriculum

Radiography Program Curriculum

Radiography (RADA-AS/RAD2-AS)

The purpose of this program is to prepare students to become registered Radiographers, following successful completion of the prescribed courses of study and clinical practice. Graduates who pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist’s examination will be eligible to work as Radiographers in various health care facilities such as hospitals, doctors’ offices and sports medicine clinics.

The duration of the program is approximately 23 months.    Courses must be completed in the prescribed sequence. In addition to general education requirements, students will learn to safely perform diagnostic radiographic examinations.

The Radiography program is a limited access program. A selective admissions policy with specific selection criteria is utilized in order to select the most qualified applicants. The strength of the applicant pool varies year‐to‐year, with the best qualified applicants receiving first consideration. It is the applicant’s responsibility to inquire about these specific admission and selection criteria and to ensure that all required documents are received on campus by the published deadline.

To apply for this program of study, students should obtain a program packet from the Division of Health Sciences which contains a current listing of admission and course requirements.

PRIMARY ADVISERS: Lacy Newsom, Coordinator 850.913.3318.

Admission Requirements and application to Radiography Program include:

1. New students should apply for General Admission to Gulf Coast State College
2. New students must pay $10 college application fee online
3.  New students must attend College Orientation; see information here:  College Orientation
4. Submit Radiography program application form including Technical Standards form 
5. Submit official high school transcript or copy of GED with scores to the Admissions Office
6. Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended; have evaluation completed by the Admissions Office
7. Schedule a visit with your Radiography program Advisor

The program begins in the Fall semester each year. The deadline for submission of the completed application package is in May. The program employs a selective admission process whereby applicants are chosen based on a composite admissions score. Applicants who meet all minimum requirements for admission are evaluated for their preparedness to enter the program. The six areas below are considered.

1. Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of a "C" or higher
   BSC 2085    Human Anatomy and Physiology I
   BSC 2085L   Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
   BSC 2086    Human Anatomy and Physiology II
   BSC 2086L   Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
2. Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on the above courses
3. Demonstration of Math/Algebra, English, and Reading competency. This can be accomplished by completing the ENC1101 and *Core Math courses (Prefix of MAC, STA or MGF) or taking the college placement tests and achieving a score to enroll in the ENC1101 and *Core Math courses. 
   Scores must be documented in our college student record.
   Students may demonstrate this competency in one of the following quantitative methods:
   

   Subject	CLT	PERT	ACT	SAT	College Course
   Math/ Algebra	16 - 18	114	19	480	Completion of *Core Math courses with a prefix of MAC, STA, MGF with a grade of "C" or better.
   English	38	103	17	490 (24 Old)	Completion of ENC 1101 with a grade of "C" or better. (Flexible placement does not apply.)
   Reading	38	106	19	490 (24 Old)	Completion of ENC 1101 with a grade of "C" or better. (Flexible placement does not apply.)

    

4. High school and college transcripts have been received and evaluated by the Gulf Coast State College Enrollment Services
5. College application has been received online and processed 
6. Radiography Program online application and Technical Standards Form received by the May 9th deadline

Radiography Program Associate Degree Plan

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES		CH
All courses must be completed with a "C" or better.
Communications Area		3
•+*	ENC1101   English Composition I
Humanities Area		3
*	Core Humanities I, II or III
Mathematics Area		3
*	Core Math college-level mathematics (MAC/MGF/STA)
Natural Sciences Area
+*	BSC2085, Anatomy and Physiology I	3
*	BSC2085L, Anatomy & Physiology I Lab	1
+*	BSC2086, Anatomy & Physiology II	3
*	BSC2086L, Anatomy & Physiology II Lab	1
Social Sciences Area		3
•*@	AMH 2010, United States History I OR AMH 2020, United States History II OR POS 2041, American National Goverment AND Civic Literacy Competency exam
MAJOR COURSES
+*#	RTE1000, Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging	2
+*#	RTE1111C, Introduction to Patient Care	2
+*#	RTE1503, Radiographic Procedures/ Positioning I	3
+*#	RTE1503L, Radiographic Procedures/ Positioning I Lab	1
+*#	RTE1804, Clinical Education I	3
+*#	RTE1418, Principles of Radiographic Exposure I	3
+*#	RTE1513, Radiographic Procedures/  Positioning II	3
+*#	RTE1513L, Radiographic Procedures/ Positioning II Lab	1
+*#	RTE1814, Clinical Education II	3
+*#	RTE1457, Principles of Radiographic Exposure II	4
+*#	RTE1523, Radiographic Procedures/  Positioning III	2
+*#	RTE1523L, Radiographic Procedures/ Positioning III Lab	1
+*#	RTE1824, Clinical Education III	4
+*#	RTE2385, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection	3
+*#	RTE2782, Radiographic Pathology	2
+*#	RTE2834, Clinical Education IV	5
+*#	RTE2563, Advanced Medical Imaging	3
+*#	RTE2844, Clinical Education V	5
+*#	RTE2061, Radiography Seminar	2
*	HSC1531, Medical Terminology	2
*	CGS1570, Microcomputer Applications	3

Requirements After Conditional Acceptance Are:

1. Satisfactory criminal background check through Gulf Coast State College at the student's expense
2. Submit copy of current valid CPR card and maintain certification throughout the program. 
   Only acceptable cards is the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
3. Submit original, current GCSC Physical Examination with satisfactory results signed by physician.
4. Submit original, current GCSC Immunization records including Hep-B series or signed waiver.
5. Submit a copy of results from a TB skin test or TB blood test.
6. Satisfactory 10-panel drug screening.