Radiography Technologist, A.A.S.

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Effective Summer 2012

The Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Graduates of the Program will be able to sit for the National Certification Examination, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will become a Registered Radiographer R.T.(R). Developmental courses must be completed prior to enrolling in RT courses. Students must be able to meet and maintain all technical standards (Job Functions) of the R.T. Program (see program director for details). A combined cumulative 2.8 GPA is required from all colleges and universities attended; together with three (3) academic curriculum college-level courses completed at the time of application submission. All courses within the program curricula must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. All students must be able to meet the clinical and classroom schedules; failure to do so will result in being dropped. Within 28 calendar days of graduation the student may apply to the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) for a Certified Medical Radiologic Technologist (C.M.R.T.) certification to practice in the state of Texas. Graduation and certifications are separate mechanisms and are the responsibility of the individual student. Advanced courses are offered in the form of Enhanced Skills; namely Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).Mammography is offered through the Continuing Education (C.E.) Department.