Radiography - Associate in Applied Science
- Health
XRAY
Occupational Title: Radiologic Technologist
This program may be completed at the Flanagan (Lincoln) Campus.
The Radiography program offered by the community college is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL, 60606; 312-704-5300.
This is a 24-month program that begins in June. Students enrolled in the program participate in six semesters of classroom instruction at the college and clinical education at imaging facilities affiliated with the program. Students should apply in February during the open application period for the Health Sciences programs.
Students successfully completing the program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination. Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level employment as radiographers in hospitals, clinics, and private offices. Radiographers are licensed in the state of Rhode Island.
Technical standards can be accessed through the Radiography Program webpage.
Note: Many courses require prerequisites, corequisites and/or testing. See course descriptions for details.
General Policies
See important general policies in the beginning of this section on the performance-based Health Sciences application process, academic progress, advanced placement, background check, CPR certification, health insurance, health records, reinstatement, transportation, uniforms, and equipment.
Minimum Requirements to Apply to the Radiography Program
- CCRI application – Complete and submit a CCRI Application for Enrollment. General Studies should be the first choice; pre-Radiography (XRAY) should be the second choice.
- High school transcript – An official copy of a high school or GED® transcript, including date of graduation, must be provided. If the applicant holds a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, the high school transcript may be waived; a college transcript must indicate completion and degree awarded.
- CCRI uses a multiple measures approach to determine admission into Health Science programs (For example: High School and GED® transcripts, SAT, ACT, HESI A2 or ACCUPLACER scores). Placement can also be determined by taking college level English and Math courses. Anyone with a degree from an institutionally accredited higher education institution may have this requirement waived following submission of the official college transcript. If using ACCUPLACER, the following guidelines are used:
- Placement testing – Complete a standardized test (ACCUPLACER) issued by CCRI’s Advising Center. Students may NOT retake the ACCUPLACER test before completing the remedial course/courses. Note: For application purposes, ACCUPLACER testing can be waived for students who provide documentation of a bachelor’s degree or higher. Students are advised that individual departments may still require ACCUPLACER testing as a prerequisite for their courses.
- Reading comprehension test must show competency of 90 or above in the Classic ACCUPLACER or a score of 259 or above in the Next Generation ACCUPLACER or students must complete Reading and Study Skills Program (ENGL 1002) with a grade of B- or better.
- Complete courses required for admission with a grade of C or better:
- Composition I (ENGL 1010). Composition I for Speakers of English as a Second Language (ESL) (ENGL 1300) will not substitute for Composition I (ENGL 1010).
- College Algebra (MATH 1200) or (MATH 1200C), Pre-Calculus Mathematics (MATH 2111), or Calculus I (MATH 2141)
- Introduction to Radiography (XRAY 1000)
- GPA – A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better for all college courses taken.
- Aptitude Examination – Take the HESI (Health Educational System Incorporated) Exam administered through the Advising Center. Students are limited to two (2) attempts within a 12-month period. A minimum of two (2) weeks between exams is required.
- Health Sciences application – Complete and submit a performance-based Health Sciences application including a preadmission degree evaluation during the open enrollment period.
- Important: Submission of a performance-based Health Sciences application does not guarantee acceptance to the program. Acceptance is based on points earned as listed in the program acceptance criteria point system. (See Dean of Health and Rehabilitative Sciences webpage.) At the time of admission, students must meet the current admission requirements. Students declining acceptance into the program for the semester offered must resubmit a performance-based Health Sciences application and meet the current admission requirements. Once accepted, students must attend a mandatory orientation conducted by the Allied and Rehabilitative Health Department.
- Background check – Students are required to submit a background check when directed by notification from One Stop Student Services.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete all courses in this program with a cumulative GPA index of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate in Applied Science degree.
- No grade less than C is acceptable in any of the technical courses (XRAY); students receiving less than C will be dismissed from the program.
- Program faculty reserve the right to require withdrawal of any student from the program or to refuse reinstatement based on the student’s academic, clinical or professional performance.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, a student will be able to:
- Be skilled in current practice as entry-level diagnostic radiographers.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to think critically and solve problems in a clinical setting.
- Act as ethical and responsible members of the healthcare team.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Preadmission General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I ((or ENGL 1010A); Must be taken prior to program admission) | 3 |
| Choose ONE of the following: | Must be taken prior to program admission | 3 |
| College Algebra ((or MATH 1200C); Only counts as a general education math requirement for CHMT, DMSD, and XRAY programs) | ||
| Pre-Calculus Mathematics (May require taking a pre-requisite course) | ||
| Calculus I (May require taking a pre-requisite course) | ||
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Literature Elective | 3 | |
| PHYS 1110 | Radiographic Physics (Only open to students enrolled in the Radiography Program) | 4 |
| PSYC 2010 | General Psychology | 4 |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 14 | |
| Preadmission Major Requirement | ||
| XRAY 1000 | Introduction to Radiography (Must be taken prior to program admission) | 3 |
| Subtotal | 3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| XRAY 1010 | Clinical Radiography^ (Work-based learning course) | 3 |
| XRAY 1110 | Principles of Radiography I | 3 |
| XRAY 1130 | Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| XRAY 1220 | Principles of Radiography II | 3 |
| XRAY 1230 | Patient Care for Radiographers | 1 |
| XRAY 1910 | Radiography I^ (Work-based learning course) | 6 |
| XRAY 1920 | Radiography II^ (Work-based learning course) | 6 |
| XRAY 1930 | Radiography III^ (Work-based learning course) | 6 |
| XRAY 2410 | Radiation Biology and Safety | 4 |
| XRAY 2430 | Sectional Imaging | 3 |
| XRAY 2460 | Principles of Imaging Diverse Patient Populations | 3 |
| XRAY 2470 | Radiographic Pathology | 2 |
| XRAY 2910 | Radiography IV^ (Work-based learning course) | 7 |
| XRAY 2920 | Radiography V^ (Work-based learning course) | 4 |
| Subtotal | 54 | |
| Total Hours | 77 | |
Recommended Course Sequence
| Prerequisites | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 | Composition I (or ENGL 1010A) | 3 |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| College Algebra (or MATH 1200C) | ||
| Pre-Calculus Mathematics | ||
| Calculus I | ||
| XRAY 1000 | Introduction to Radiography | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| XRAY 1010 | Clinical Radiography^ | 3 |
| XRAY 1110 | Principles of Radiography I | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year 1 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| XRAY 1130 | Radiographic Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| XRAY 1220 | Principles of Radiography II | 3 |
| XRAY 1230 | Patient Care for Radiographers | 1 |
| XRAY 1910 | Radiography I^ (Work-based learning course) | 6 |
| PSYC 2010 | General Psychology | 4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| XRAY 1920 | Radiography II^ (Work-based learning course) | 6 |
| XRAY 2430 | Sectional Imaging | 3 |
| PHYS 1110 | Radiographic Physics | 4 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Summer Session | ||
| XRAY 1930 | Radiography III^ | 6 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| XRAY 2410 | Radiation Biology and Safety | 4 |
| XRAY 2910 | Radiography IV^ (Work-based learning course) | 7 |
| Literature Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| XRAY 2460 | Principles of Imaging Diverse Patient Populations | 3 |
| XRAY 2470 | Radiographic Pathology | 2 |
| XRAY 2920 | Radiography V^ (Work-based learning course) | 4 |
| Choose ONE of the following: | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 77 | |
Transfer
Please meet with an Academic Advisor/Student Success Coach if you are interested in earning a bachelor's degree. Your Academic Advisor will help you select the courses that best prepare you for transfer to a four-year college or university.
Check out the Joint Admissions Agreement if you are interested in transferring to Rhode Island College or the University of Rhode Island. The JAA program offers seamless transfer to RIC or URI with additional benefits. Transfer information, events, and articulations are available on the Transfer Center website.