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Radiologic Technology, AAS

Radiologic Technology is a health care profession involving the use of ionizing radiation to generate diagnostic images in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. The degree is a two-year program (six sequential semesters including summers) that prepares students for entry-level positions as radiographers.

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Program Information

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology is a 2-year program that prepares students for entry-level positions as radiographers.

Program Details:

  • The Program is 6-sequential, 16-week trimesters including summers.
  • The program accepts 25 students to start once per year in the Spring Trimester.
  • There is NO waiting list for the program, acceptance is selective based on a point value system.
  • Students must complete the General Education Requirements with a 3.0 GPA prior to beginning with the cohort in January.
    • Students MUST have at least 8 credits completed to apply for the Radiologic Technology Program.
      • NOTE: The more courses the student has completed, the more points the student will accumulate (see selective admissions point system)
  • The Radiography program is academically rigorous in nature, involving science, math, anatomy and technical aspects of Radiologic Technology.
  • The program is a traditional day-shift style program where classes and clinical practicums are held typically between the hours of 7a-5p.
    • There are no evening or online Radiology courses available.
  • The program is based on 40 hours per week, classes are held at the Superstition Mountain Campus and clinical practicums are held at affiliated hospitals in the valley.
    • Students are required to complete approximately 1800 practicum hours within the 2 years.
    • Students should expect to drive as our clinical sites are spread throughout the valley.
    • Students will not be expected to drive anywhere that is more than a 1.5 hours from their home.
      • Program staff make effort to place students close to home when possible.

Graduates of the program are eligible to:

  • Receive an AAS degree in Radiologic Technology.
  • Sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination (ARRT).
  • Apply for an Arizona license to practice radiography – CRT (Certified Radiologic Technologist).

General Education Requirements:

The program recommends that you reach out to advising@centralaz.edu for assistance in choosing coursework that aligns with programmatic requirements.

  • Written Communications (3 credits)
    • ENG101 or ENG102
    • ENG107 or ENG108
  • Oral Communications (3 credits)
    • COM100 or higher
    • This requirement may be overridden by the radiology director if the student has
      already obtained a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Mathematics (3 credits)
    • MAT121 or higher
    • Intermediate Algebra or higher course
    • Students transferring to Northern Arizona University to complete the Bachelor of
      Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy program or students transferring
      to another Arizona state public university must complete MAT15+ or higher course
      where MAT12+ is a prerequisite to satisfy the relevant Arizona General Education
      Curriculum (AGEC-A) and transfer requirements.
  • Arts and Humanities [HU] (3 credits)
    • ANY Arts and Humanities course will satisfy this requirement
      • examples include: ART, HMC, LIT, MHL, PHI, THE, etc.
    • Recommend meeting the Cultural [C] and Global [G] or Historical [H] Awareness Areas
      and Literacy (if exempt from 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
  • Social and Behavioral Science [SB] (3 credits)
    • ANY Social and Behavioral Science course will satisfy this requirement
    • Examples include: AGS, AJS, ASB, ECN, HIS, PSY, SOC, etc.
    • PSY101 (Introduction to Psychology) is required for students planning to transfer to
      Northern Arizona University to complete the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic
      Medical Imaging and Therapy program
  • BIO201 Anatomy and Physiology I AND BIO202 Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits each)
    • A pre-requisite of BIO156 Introductory Human Biology OR BIO181 General Biology I is
      required

Information Sessions:

  • Attend an Information Session
    • Please email kayla.davis@centralaz.edu or bethany.harvey@centralaz.edu to be added to the distribution list and attend our virtual information session.
    • The meeting invite will be sent out the day before the meeting.
    • Information Session Dates and Times:
      • 8/1/24 @ 4pm *cancelled*
      • 9/5/24 @ 4pm
      • 10/3/24 @ 4pm
      • 11/7/24 @ 4pm
      • 12/5/24 @ 4pm
      • 1/9/25 @ 4pm
      • 2/6/25 @ 4pm
      • 3/6/25@ 4pm
      • 4/3/25 @ 4pm
      • 5/1/25 @ 4pm
      • 6/5/25 @ 4pm
      • No information sessions are held in July/ August to accommodate the interview process.

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