Radiography, AAS

 

 

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Outcomes

Produce quality diagnostic images for interpretation.

Uphold professional behavior while adhering to the radiographer’s practice standards.

Comply with the principles of radiation protection standards to Ensure a safe environment for patient, self, all health professionals, and the public.

Organize patient radiographic examinations utilizing critical thinking skills to achieve optimal diagnostic images.

Implement effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills with patients, the public, and members of the health care team.

Integrate concepts and theories to provide patient centered care and assessment in the performance of radiologic procedures.

Collaborate in a dynamic healthcare environment to promote standards of excellence in medical imaging.

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.

Program Outcomes


Graduating Class
Passed ARRT exam
on 1st attempt
Passed ARRT exam
after subsequent attempts
Number of students
who did not retest
Program % pass rate National average
pass rate 
 2018  14      100%  89.4%
 2019  14      100%  89%
 2020  10      100%  88.2%
 2021  10  3  2  86.7%  83.8%
 2022  12      100%  Data not yet available

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 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

XRAY 1014Introduction to Radiography

4 Credits

XRAY 1033Radiologic Anatomy & Positioning I

3 Credits

XRAY 1042Radiographic Quality

2 Credits

XRAY 1053Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning II

3 Credits

XRAY 1212Radiographic Image Analysis I

2 Credits

XRAY 1232Radiographic Image Analysis II

2 Credits

XRAY 2212Surgical and Special Procedures

2 Credits

XRAY 1316Clinical I

6 Credits

XRAY 1326Clinical II

6 Credits

XRAY 1333Clinical III

3 Credits

XRAY 1346Clinical IV

6 Credits

XRAY 1356Clinical V

6 Credits

XRAY 2103Advanced Radiologic Technology I

3 Credits

XRAY 2125Advanced Radiologic Technology II

5 Credits

Total Credit Hours:53

General Education

BIOL 2644Anatomy & Physiology I

4 Credits

BIOL 2654Anatomy & Physiology II

4 Credits

COMM 1553Introductory Speech

3 Credits

ENGL 1613English I

3 Credits

PSYC 1813Introduction to Psychology

3 Credits

Total 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.

Required Course Sequence

Summer session

XRAY 1014Introduction to Radiography

4 Credits

ENGL 1613English I

3 Credits

Fall semester

XRAY 1033Radiologic Anatomy & Positioning I

3 Credits

XRAY 1212Radiographic Image Analysis I

2 Credits

XRAY 1316Clinical I

6 Credits

BIOL 2644Anatomy & Physiology I

4 Credits

Spring semester

XRAY 1042Radiographic Quality

2 Credits

XRAY 1053Radiographic Anatomy & Positioning II

3 Credits

XRAY 1232Radiographic Image Analysis II

2 Credits

XRAY 1326Clinical II

6 Credits

BIOL 2654Anatomy & Physiology II

4 Credits

Interim and summer term

XRAY 1333Clinical III

3 Credits

XRAY 2212Surgical and Special Procedures

2 Credits

Fall semester

XRAY 1346Clinical IV

6 Credits

XRAY 2103Advanced Radiologic Technology I

3 Credits

COMM 1553Introductory Speech

3 Credits

Spring semester

XRAY 1356Clinical V

6 Credits

PSYC 1813Introduction to Psychology

3 Credits

XRAY 2125Advanced Radiologic Technology II

5 Credits

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