Radiologic Technology Program

A Radiologic Technologist or Radiographer is a member of the heath care team that utilizes advanced equipment to image all parts of the human body.A Radiologic Technologist or Radiographer is a member of the heath care team that utilizes advanced equipment to image all parts of the human body.

Careers The second largest number of healthcare providers.The second largest number of healthcare providers. Radiographers work in hospitals, imaging centers, clinics, physician’s offices, and industry.Radiographers work in hospitals, imaging centers, clinics, physician’s offices, and industry.

Careers The demand for Registered Technologists is strong throughout the country.The demand for Registered Technologists is strong throughout the country. salaries in SW Florida range from $38,000 to $42,000 per year.Starting salaries in SW Florida range from $38,000 to $42,000 per year. Salaries increase in “advanced” imaging modalities.Salaries increase in “advanced” imaging modalities.

Advanced Modalities Additional training will be needed:Additional training will be needed:

Computed Tomography (CAT Scan)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Mammography

Angiography (Special Procedures)

Bone Densitometry

Cardiac Catheterization (Heart Cath)

Quality Management

Other Career Options Additional education may/will be needed:Additional education may/will be needed: AdministrationAdministration EducationEducation BusinessBusiness Application SpecialistApplication Specialist PACS AdministrationPACS Administration Medical SchoolMedical School

Sister Careers Additional education and certification will be needed:Additional education and certification will be needed: Nuclear MedicineNuclear Medicine SonographySonography Radiation Therapy / DosimetryRadiation Therapy / Dosimetry

Edison College Associate of Science degree in Radiologic TechnologyAssociate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology Limited enrollment – 35 students per yearLimited enrollment – 35 students per year Competitive admission processCompetitive admission process Usually 100 to 200 applications are receivedUsually 100 to 200 applications are received Application deadline: April 30 th each yearApplication deadline: April 30 th each year

Prerequisite Courses MAC College AlgebraMAC College Algebra BSC 1080 – Human BiologyBSC 1080 – Human Biology BSC 1093C – Anatomy and Physiology IBSC 1093C – Anatomy and Physiology I Must be completed with a grade of C or better BEFORE acceptance into the programMust be completed with a grade of C or better BEFORE acceptance into the program Spring semester grades will be accepted even though the grades are released after the application deadlineSpring semester grades will be accepted even though the grades are released after the application deadline

Two-phase admission process Phase One:Phase One: - April 30 th deadline for applications - Four criteria are reviewed and points assigned: - GPA - GPA in math and science courses - general education courses completed - number of college credits - See Edison website to further information

Two-phase admission process Phase two:Phase two: - the top 70 point-getters in phase one are interviewed in late May - 50 additional point possible for interview - 20 points for on-site aptitude test - phase 1 and phase 2 points are added for total points - Top 35 point-getters are accepted for the fall

Students Students need to:Students need to: - be strong in math and science - enjoy working with advanced technology - be caring and compassionate - be professional - have a passion for their career choice

Program Statistics One of the largest programs in the stateOne of the largest programs in the state Since 1994, 97% of graduates have passed the National Certification Exam (ARRT)Since 1994, 97% of graduates have passed the National Certification Exam (ARRT) Graduates score 4 to 5 points higher that the national mean scoreGraduates score 4 to 5 points higher that the national mean score 100% of graduates find employment and/or return to school100% of graduates find employment and/or return to school

Educational Plan Prerequisites: MAC 1105 (3), BSC 1093C (4), and BSC 1080 (2)Prerequisites: MAC 1105 (3), BSC 1093C (4), and BSC 1080 (2) Fall Semester, First Year - RTE 1000 Intro to Radiography (3) - RTE 1001 Radiographic Terminology (1) - RTE 1503 Positioning I (4) - RTE 1503L Positioning Lab (Clinical) (2) - RTE 1418 Exposure I (3)

Educational Plan Spring Semester, First Year - RTE 1613 Radiographic Physics (4) - RTE 1513 Positioning II (4) - RTE 1804 Practicum I (3) - BSC 1094C Anatomy and Physiology II (4)

Educational Plan Summer A, First Year - RTE 1457 Exposure II(2) - RTE 1523 Positioning III(3) Summer C, First Year - RTE 1814 Practicum II(3) - ENC 1101 Composition I(3)

Educational Plan Fall Semester, Second Year - RTE 1573 Rad Science Principles (3) - RTE 2563 Cross-sectional Anatomy (3) - RTE 1814 Practicum III (3) - Computer Science Elective (3)

Educational Plan Spring Semester, Second Year - RTE 2762 Pathology (1) - RTE 2385 Rad Biology / Protection (2) - RTE 2473 Quality Assurance (1) - RTE 2834 Practicum IV (3) - PSY 2012 General Psychology (3) - Humanities Elective (3)

Educational Plan Summer A, Second Year - RTE 2061 Red Tech Seminar (2) - RTE 2844 Practicum V (2)

For More Information, Contact: Jim Mayhew, Program CoordinatorJim Mayhew, Program Coordinator (239) Kathie DiLascio, Staff AssistantKathie DiLascio, Staff Assistant (239) Evelyn Gierbolini, AdvisorEvelyn Gierbolini, Advisor (239)