Radiography Curriculum

Radiography Program Curriculum

Radiography (RADA-AS/RAD2-AS)

The purpose of this program is to prepare students to become registered Radiographers, following successful completion of the prescribed courses of study and clinical practice. Graduates who pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist’s examination will be eligible to work as Radiographers in various health care facilities such as hospitals, doctors’ offices and sports medicine clinics.

The duration of the program is approximately 21 months.    Courses must be completed in the prescribed sequence. In addition to general education requirements, students will learn to safely perform diagnostic radiographic examinations.

The Radiography Program is a limited-access program with a selective admissions process.  One class of 16-20 students is selected each year.  A selective admissions policy with specific selection criteria is utilized in order to choose the most qualified students.  The strength of the applicant pool varies year to year, with the highest qualified applicants receiving first consideration.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to inquire about these specific admission and selection criteria and to ensure that all required documents are received by the published application deadline.

To apply for this program of study, students should obtain a program info packet from the Division of Health Sciences or click on  Radiography Info Packet which contains a current listing of admission and course requirements.

PRIMARY ADVISORS: Dr. Lacy Newsom, Coordinator 850.913.3318 and Emily Speakman, Assistant Coordinatore 850.769.1551, Ext. 5846

Admission Requirements and application to Radiography Program include:

1. New students should apply for General Admission to Gulf Coast State College online ($10 fee)
2.  New students must attend College  Orientation; see information here:  College Orientation
3. Submit official high school transcript or copy of GED with scores to the Admissions Office
4. Submit official transcripts from all colleges attended; have evaluation completed by the Admissions Office
5. Submit Radiography program application online
6. Schedule a visit with your Radiography program Advisor

The program begins in the Fall semester each year. The deadline for submission of the completed online application is by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on the published May date.

Selection to the program is based upon an objective cumulative point system that includes earned college grade point averages (GPA), final course grades from the required prerequisite courses, signed Technical Standards Form, and optional enhancement points. 

This program uses a selective admission process, and satisfaction of the minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee admission. Completed applications will be sent to the Radiography Program Selection Committee for review. Members of the Selection Committee will review and rate each application, assigning points according to the standards for each admission criterion. Points will be totaled to obtain an overall score for the application. The applicants will be ranked from highest to lowest, with the highest 16-20 ranked students being offered admission.

The six areas below are considered:

1. Completion of the following courses with a minimum grade of a "C" or higher
   BSC 2085      Human Anatomy and Physiology I
   BSC 2085L   Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
   BSC 2086      Human Anatomy and Physiology II
   BSC 2086L   Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
   XXX XXXX      College-Level Math
   
   
2. Total overall undergraduate college credit GPA (including transfer credits) of at least 2.5.
   
   
3. Demonstration of Math/Algebra, English, and Reading competency. This can be accomplished by completing the ENC1101 and *Core Math courses (Prefix of MAC, STA or MGF) or taking the college placement tests and achieving a score to enroll in the ENC1101. 
   Scores must be documented in our college student record.
   Students may demonstrate this competency in one of the following quantitative methods:
   
   

   Subject	CLT	PERT	ACT	SAT	College Course
   Math/ Algebra	16	114	19	480 (24 old)	Eligibility for or successful completion of a 3-credit minimum course with prefix MAC, MGF, or STA
   English	38	103	17	490 (24 Old)	Completion of ENC 1101 with a grade of "C" or better.
   Reading	38	106	19	490 (24 Old)	Completion of ENC 1101 with a grade of "C" or better.

    

4. High school and college transcripts have been received and evaluated by the Gulf Coast State College Enrollment Services
   
   
5. College application has been received online and processed 
   
   
6. Radiography Program online application has been submitted by 11:59 p.m. (CST) on the published May deadline 

Radiography Program Associate Degree Plan

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES		CH
All courses* must be completed with a "C" or better.
Communications Area		3
•+*	ENC 1101   English Composition I
Humanities Area		3
*	Core Humanities I, II or III
Mathematics Area		3
*	Core Math college-level mathematics (MAC, MGF OR STA)
Natural Sciences Area
+*	BSC 2085, Anatomy and Physiology I	3
*	BSC 2085L, Anatomy & Physiology I Lab	1
+*	BSC 2086, Anatomy & Physiology II	3
*	BSC 2086L, Anatomy & Physiology II Lab	1
Social Sciences Area		3
•*@	**AMH 2010, United States History I OR AMH 2020, United States History II OR POS 2041, American National Government AND Civic Literacy Competency exam **AMH 2010 does not meet the course requirements if taken prior to Fall 2024.
MAJOR COURSES
+*#	RTE 1000, Introduction to Diagnostic Imaging	2
+*#	RTE 1111C, Introduction to Patient Care	2
+*#	RTE 1503, Radiographic Procedures/ Positioning I	3
+*#	RTE 1503L, Radiographic Procedures/ Positioning I Lab	1
+*#	RTE 1804, Clinical Education I	3
+*#	RTE 1418, Principles of Radiographic Exposure I	3
+*#	RTE 1513, Radiographic Procedures/  Positioning II	3
+*#	RTE 1513L, Radiographic Procedures/ Positioning II Lab	1
+*#	RTE 1814, Clinical Education II	3
+*#	RTE 1457, Principles of Radiographic Exposure II	4
+*#	RTE 1523, Radiographic Procedures/  Positioning III	2
+*#	RTE 1523L, Radiographic Procedures/ Positioning III Lab	1
+*#	RTE 1824, Clinical Education III	4
+*#	RTE 2385, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection	3
+*#	RTE 2782, Radiographic Pathology	2
+*#	RTE 2834, Clinical Education IV	5
+*#	RTE 2563, Advanced Medical Imaging	3
+*#	RTE 2844, Clinical Education V	5
+*#	RTE 2061, Radiography Seminar	2
*	HSC 1531, Medical Terminology	2
*	CGS 1570, Microcomputer Applications	3

Requirements After Conditional Acceptance Are:

1. Satisfactory criminal background check through Gulf Coast State College at the student's expense
2. Upload a copy of current valid BLS/CPR card to SentryMD and maintain certification throughout the program. Only acceptable card is the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider.
3. Upload original, current GCSC Physical Examination with satisfactory results signed by physician to SentryMD.
4. Upload original, current GCSC Immunization records including Hep-B series or signed declination waiver to SentryMD.
5. Upload a copy of results from a TB skin test or TB blood test to SentryMD.
6. Satisfactory 10-panel drug screening through PreCheck.