Radiography Program Program Description The Radiography (X-ray) Program at Tulsa Community College is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and skills to function as medical radiographers. The program is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Medical Radiographers/Radiologic Technologists are the medical personnel who perform diagnostic imaging examinations. Radiographers use x-rays to produce black and white images of anatomy. These images are captured on film, computer or videotape. Radiographers are educated in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care. Radiographers often specialize in areas of CT, MRI, Mammography, Cardiovascular Technology, Quality Control, Management and Education. Radiographers work closely with radiologists, physicians who interpret medical images to either diagnose or rule out disease or injury. Program Information Degree Awarded: Associate Degree in Applied Science The Radiography (X-ray) Program admits a new class each year beginning in June (summer term). The number of students admitted to the class is determined by the number of clinical training sites available to place students, which is usually between 30-35 students. Radiography is a two-year (six-semester) program consisting of 48 credit hours of Radiography courses (didactic and clinical) and 22 hours of related general education courses. Lecture and clinical courses run concurrently throughout the two years. Upon completion of the program, graduates receive an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree, and are eligible to apply for examination by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R). Clinical education classes consist of eight-hour shifts for two to three days per week in the assigned clinical education center. Admission Requirements Deadline to submit completed application & documentation: February 1st All students who apply to the Radiography program will be ranked according to an academic formula which includes: ACT scores in Math, Science, and Composite. Minimum of 2.0 College GPA, or High School GPA if less than 12 college hours have been completed. General education classes completed which count toward the Radiography degree. Completion of RADT-1212 Introduction to Radiography with a grade of C or better prior to the application deadline. Highest ranking scores will be attained by students who have the highest numbers in the categories above. Students who rank within the top 50 applicants will be asked to attend an interview session with the Program Director after February 1 each year. Upon acceptance into the Radiography Program you will need: Current CPR card—Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider/Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association (AHA) Completed Health Record with required documentation of annual TB and Flu shot or declination, and evidence of immunity to Varicella or chickenpox, Tdap, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Hepatitis B vaccination or declination. Drug Screening and Criminal Background Check (CBC), including but not limited to a 7 year county of residence and nationwide criminal history check, national sexual predator screening, Social Security check, and Medicare/Medicaid fraud screening. For more information contact: Department of Allied Health (918) 595-7002 or Shelly Huggard, Interim Program Director, 918-595-7020 Email: [email protected] Revised: 11.01.2017 by J.B. Radiography Program Application Instructions 1. All prospective Radiography students who have not been enrolled at TCC within the past year must complete an application for admission to the College and submit their high school transcripts, ACT scores, and previous college transcripts to the Metro Campus Student Completion Services office at 909 South Boston, Tulsa, OK 74119. Incomplete submissions will not be considered for admission into the Radiography program. Admission to Tulsa Community College does not guarantee admission to the Radiography program. 2. Applications for admission to the Radiography program must be completed online at www.tulsacc.edu/healthscienceapply by February 1st to start the program in the summer semester if accepted. 3. First-time college students must meet with an academic advisor regarding new student orientation and to determine if course placement testing is required before enrollment. Degree Plan Semester 1 (Summer) Credit Hours RADT 1211 Introduction to Radiography Laboratory 1 RADT 1222 Radiographic Clinical Education I 2 Semester 2 (Fall) BIOL 1314 Human Anatomy and Physiology 4 May substitute BIOL 2154 and BIOL 2134 ENGL 1113 Composition I 3 RADT 1313 Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning I 3 RADT 1324 Radiographic Clinical Education II 4 RADT 1372 Radiographic Technique 2 Semester 3 (Spring) ENGL 1213 Composition II or 3 ENGL 2333 - Technical/Professional Writing or ENGL 2343 - Business Communication I MATH 1473 Quantitative Reasoning (A) or higher level Math 3 RADT 1333 Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning II 3 RADT 1344 Radiographic Clinical Education III 4 RADT 1383 Advanced Radiographic Technique 3 Semester 4 (Summer) RADT 2301 Radiographic Seminar 1 RADT 2312 - Radiographic Clinical Education IV 2 Requires a two-week rotation from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Semester 5 (Fall) HIST 1483 U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era or 3 HIST 1493 - U.S. History Civil War Era to the Present RADT 2336 Radiographic Clinical Education V 6 Requires a two-week rotation from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. RADT 2343 Radiographic Biology and Pathology 3 RADT 2383 Radiographic Physics 3 Semester 6 (Spring) ALDH 1323 Medical Terminology 3 POLS 1113 American Federal Government 3 RADT 2323 Radiographic Special Procedures 3 RADT 2356 Radiographic Clinical Education VI 6 Requires a two-week rotation from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Total Credit Hours 70 (includes pre-requisite course Introduction to Radiography) .