Radiologic Technology Program

Associate of Applied Science Degree

AY 2008-09

 

Radiologic Technologists use x-ray equipment to produce images of the tissue, organs, bones and vessels of the body.  Radiology Technologists are medical professionals who perform diagnostic imaging examinations and administer radiation therapy treatments.  A career in radiology technology can lead in many directions.  There are many specialty areas with specific imaging techniques for radiology technologists to advance into.  Demand is strong across the country.  Work settings vary from large hospitals, to suburban outpatient clinics, to rural physician offices. 

The Radiologic Technology program includes anatomy, biology, radiation safety and physics.  Students learn to use computers and electronic equipment.  It is one of the fastest growing professions in the country.

Radiologic Technologists are vital members of the patient care team.  Students completing the 2-year AAS degree must sit for a national certification test before they may enter the workforce.

Admissions to Montana Tech does not guarantee acceptance into the Radiologic Technology (RT) Program.  Students entering with the intent to become a Radiologic Technologist are accepted into the program through a formal selection process.

Students planning to study radiology technology need a strong educational health core and must be competent in computer skills.  The plan of study includes 16 credits for the first fall semester.  These credits are the basis for selecting students into the program.  The minimum selective GPA for consideration into the RT program is 2.75.  Other selection criteria include computer proficiency demonstrated by completion of I.T. 1416 Micro-computer Software (or similar course)or demonstrate a successful challenge of I.T. 1416. Students can also submit a letter from previous and/or current employers verifying that computer proficiency has been demonstrated. The letter needs to be written from the employer on their official letterhead paper.

 

A limited number of students are admitted spring semester of each year.  If the number of qualified applicants exceeds the available space, not all qualified applicants will be accepted.

Since the competitive selection is based mainly on GPA, students with higher GPA’s are most likely to be accepted. Please refer to the Point System Worksheet that will be used for the selection process.

                                                                               

Fall Entry – Prerequisites                                                             

Spring Entry Radiology Program

 1st Semester                                                                                    

2nd Semester

BIOL

2016

Anatomy & Physiology I

4

BIOL

2026

Anatomy & Physiology II

4

HLTH

0201

Intro Physical & Biological Science

3

RAD

0110

Introduction to Imaging

3

COMM

1046

English Composition

3

RAD

0111

Radiographic Procedures I

3

MATH

0102

Intermediate Algebra

3

RAD

0121

Radiographic Imaging Physics

4

PSYC

1000

General Psychology

3

RAD

0151

Radiographic Clinical Ed. I

4

 

 

Total

16

 

 

Total

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summer Semester (3rd)

RAD             0161       Radiographic Clinical Ed. II                 10

 

4th Semester                                                                                      

5th Semester

RAD

0141

Radiation Protection

2

HLTH

0104

Medical Ethics

2

RAD

0122

Radiographic Imaging II

3

RAD

0219

Radiographic Imaging III

2

RAD

0211

Radiographic Procedures II

3

RAD

0245

Radiographic Analysis

2

RAD

0251

Radiographic Clinical Ed. III

8

RAD

0261

Radiographic Clinical Ed. IV

6

 

 

Total

16

 

 

Total

12

 

 

Minimum credits for an A.A.S. degree in Radiologic Technology = 72

                                                                                                                     

25 Basin Creek Road, Butte, MT  59701

(406) 496-3716 or (800) 445-TECH