Program Overview
The Radiography program is based on a minimum of two years of full-time study which combines classroom theory with clinical experiences. The program is designed to prepare a person to be a competent professional member of the health care team. This degree typically is not designed for transfer.
Program eligibility standards apply; consult a KCC advisor.
Students in health career programs are advised to consult the Code of Campus Affairs and Regulations, section 11.4. This regulation concerns completion of all courses in health career curricula being completed with a grade of C or better.
Additional Program Information
Each student in this program must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions, a negative drug screen, and current CPR Certification from the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer: adult, child, and infant or AED).
Graduates are eligible to apply for admission to the certification exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and also to make application to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)/Division of Nuclear Safety (DNS) for their Illinois state license.
The curriculum of record for students applying to, but not yet accepted into, competitive entry health careers programs will be the Associate in General Studies.
Program Outcomes
Radiography Graduate Outcomes
- Image Production and Evaluation - Produce quality diagnostic images for interpretation.
- Professional Behavior - Uphold professional behavior while adhering to the radiographer’s practice standards.
- Safety - Comply with the principles of radiation protection standards to ensure a safe environment for patient, self, all health professionals, and the public.
- Clinical Decision Making - Organize patient radiographic examinations utilizing critical thinking skills to achieve optimal diagnostic images.
- Communication - Implement effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills with patients, the public, and members of the health care team.
- Managing Care - Integrate concepts and theories to provide patient centered care and assessment in the performance of radiologic procedures.
- Collaboration - Collaborate in a dynamic healthcare environment to promote standards of excellence in medical imaging.
Program Eligibility
Program eligibility/application process - Consult this information for steps to apply and enroll in a health program, deadlines, eligibility worksheets, and essential physical capabilities and functions.
Program Requirements
Major Courses
| XRAY1014 | Introduction to Radiography | 4 Credits |
| XRAY1033 | Radiologic Anatomy & Positioning I | 3 Credits |
| XRAY1042 | Radiographic Quality | 2 Credits |
| XRAY1053 | Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning II | 3 Credits |
| XRAY1202 | Clinical Procedures I | 2 Credits |
| XRAY1222 | Clinical Procedures II | 2 Credits |
| XRAY2222 | Clinical Procedures III | 2 Credits |
| XRAY1316 | Clinical I | 6 Credits |
| XRAY1326 | Clinical II | 6 Credits |
| XRAY1333 | Clinical III | 3 Credits |
| XRAY1346 | Clinical IV | 6 Credits |
| XRAY1356 | Clinical V | 6 Credits |
| XRAY2103 | Advanced Radiologic Technology I | 3 Credits |
| XRAY2125 | Advanced Radiologic Technology II | 5 Credits |
| XRAY2312 | Survey of Radiographic Pathology | 2 Credits |
| Credit Hours: | 55 |
General Education
| BIOL2644 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
| BIOL2654 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
| COMM1553 | Introductory Speech | 3 Credits |
| ENGL1613 | English I | 3 Credits |
| PSYC1813 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| Credit Hours: | 17 |
These courses are required prior to or during the semester in which they appear in the course sequence: BIOL 2644 and BIOL 2654.
Minimum Credit Hours: 72
Required Course Sequence
Summer session
Fall semester
Spring semester
| XRAY1042 | Radiographic Quality | 2 Credits |
| XRAY1053 | Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning II | 3 Credits |
| XRAY1222 | Clinical Procedures II | 2 Credits |
| XRAY1326 | Clinical II | 6 Credits |
| BIOL2654 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
Interim and summer term
| XRAY1333 | Clinical III | 3 Credits |
| XRAY2222 | Clinical Procedures III | 2 Credits |
| XRAY2312 | Survey of Radiographic Pathology | 2 Credits |
Fall semester
Spring semester
| XRAY1356 | Clinical V | 6 Credits |
| PSYC1813 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 Credits |
| XRAY2125 | Advanced Radiologic Technology II | 5 Credits |
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