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.
Degree Map
Program Information
The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology is a two-year program that prepares students for entry-level positions as radiographers.
Program Details:
- The Program is six sequential trimesters (16 weeks) including summers.
- The program starts once per year in the Spring Trimester.
- Students must complete 23 credits of general education requirements and 55 credits of major core courses before graduation.
- The curriculum is designed in accordance with the radiography curriculum established by the ASRT.
- The Radiography program is academically rigorous in nature, involving science, math, anatomy and
technical aspects of Radiologic Technology. - The program is based on 40 hours per week, classes are held at the Superstition Mountain Campus and clinical practice at affiliated hospitals in the valley.
- The program is designed around a model of classroom and laboratory instruction integrated with hands-on experience in a clinical setting that provides a thorough educational foundation and professional preparation to enter the workforce as an independent practitioner upon graduation.
- Students are required by Arizona state statute to complete 1800 practicum hours within the 2 years.
- Students must maintain a minimum of a 75% average to remain in the program. Students must be adequately prepared to meet the challenge and establish priorities prior to the start of classes.
- View Student Handbook Here [PDF]
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).
Next Steps:
- Attend an Information Session
- Please email kayla.davis@centralaz.edu to be added to the distribution list and attend our virtual information session.
- Information Session Dates and Times:
- 9/7/23 @ 4pm
- 10/5/23 @ 4pm
- 11/2/23 @ 4pm
- 12/7/23 @ 4pm
- 1/4/24 @ 4pm
- 2/1/24 @ 4pm
- 3/7/24 @ 4pm
- 4/4/24 @ 4pm
- 5/2/24 @ 4pm
- 6/6/24 @ 4pm
- No information sessions are held in July/ August to accommodate the interview process.
- Review Information and Admissions Packet- Applications are only accepted May 1st – June 30th each year.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Program:
Application Process Overview:
Applications for Admissions must include the following:
Information and Admissions Packet [PDF]
- A. Application Check List – contained within the Info/Admissions Packet
- B. Application for Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program form – contained within the Info/Admissions Packet
- C. All relevant unofficial transcripts of completed general education requirements (must include letter grades)
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- Note: If a student has attended more than one school, transcript copies should be obtained from the school where the courses were originally taken include a letter grade because transferred credits do not include letter grades
- D. Two letters of Recommendation – should be included with application packet.
- E. Certificate of Attendance to Information Session (optional for 2 points)
- F. Personal Essay – This should emulate a Cover letter for your application explaining why you chose this career path and why we should choose you. This is your “elevator speech”
How To Apply:
- -Applications are only accepted MAY 1- JUNE 30 each year.
- -Applications WILL NOT be accepted by email. All application MUST be submitted in person or by mail
- 805 S. Idaho Rd. Apache Junction, AZ 85120
- -If your points qualify you for an interview, you will be interviewed during the month of July. All applicants will know their acceptance status by August.
Contact Information
Questions about this pathway?
Kayla Davis, MS, RT(R)
Program Director, Radiologic Technology
Phone: 480-677-7779
kayla.davis@centralaz.edu
Bethany Harvey, BS, RT(R)
Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology
Phone: 480-677-77746
bethany.harvey@centralaz.edu
Career & Transfer Resources
Transfer Center
Many students who start their college career at Central Arizona College plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree. If you plan to transfer, our Transfer Center has many resources to help you make the most of your time at CAC and plan for a smooth and successful transfer.
Career Center
The Career Center is where students can find up-to-date resources in career assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and internships and more.
Accreditation
Mission Statement
To provide an intellectually stimulating and challenging environment where competency based education in radiography is focused on the needs of the patient and intended to produce competent and progressive imaging professionals of the highest caliber.
Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Goal: Graduates will be clinically competent.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate competency in radiographic positioning
Students will demonstrate competency in radiation protection
Students will demonstrate appropriate patient care
Goal: Graduates will communicate in an effective manner.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills
Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills
Students will demonstrate effective communication skills with patients
Goal: Graduates will apply critical thinking skills.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will demonstrate appropriate image analysis competency
Students will adapt to changing workloads and complete assignments on time
Students will demonstrate an ability to perform non-routine procedures
Goal: Graduates will demonstrate professionalism.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will present a professional appearance in the clinical education settings
Students will accept constructive criticism and guidance in a manner to aid their professional growth
Employers will indicate that graduates conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner
Accreditation
The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities. The program is also accredited with the:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182
312-704-5300
www.jrcert.org
mail@jrcert.org
Accreditation Award can be found here
Program Effectiveness Data
The following is the most current program effectiveness data.
Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. Click here to go directly to the JRCERT webpage.