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Radiography Student

Radiography, AS

Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialAssociate in Science (AS)
Total Credit Hours77
Average Time to Complete21 months
Academic PathwayHealth Sciences
AdvisorLacy Newsom, M.Ed., RT(R)
Program Coordinator
850.913.3318
lnewsom@gulfcoast.edu

AdvisorEmily Speakman BAS, RT(R)(M)
Assistant Coordinator
850.769.1551 Ext. 5846
espeakma1@gulfcoast.edu

Academic Program SpecialistAlyssa Evans
850.913.3311
Health SciencesGCSC@gulfcoast.edu

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Radiography, AS

Do You Have a Passion for Radiologic Science?

Do you enjoy helping people to be healthier and happier?  Perhaps you should consider a career in radiography.  Radiographers perform diagnostic imaging examinations using ionizing radiation to help diagnose patients.  

The purpose of the Radiography program is to prepare you to become a registered radiographer following successful completion of the sequenced curriculum courses of study and clinical education 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.  Graduate students and radiographers have opportunities to advance their career into  Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Vascular-Interventional and Cardiac Interventional Technology.

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 patient care, radiographic pathologies, radiation protection and to safely perform diagnostic radiographic examinations.  We use state-of-the-art equipment that allow students to perform imaging exams using computerized and digital imaging, mobile fluoroscopy and mobile imaging.

About the Radiography Program at GCSC

Mission and Goals Scholarships Job Opportunities Program Effectiveness Data FAQs Curriculum

The Radiography program was awarded an 8 year accreditation by the:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-2901
(Telephone: 312-704-5300)
(Fax: 312-704-5304)
Website: www.jrcert.org
Email: mail@jrcert.org

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Radiography Course Requirements

ENC1101, English I
Select One:
Visual & Performing Arts
Philosophy/Religion
Literature 
Select One:
MAC1105, College Algebra 
MAC2311, Calculus with Analytical Geometry I 
MGF1106, Mathematics for Liberal Arts 
MGF1107, Survey of Mathematics 
STA2023, Statistics 
BSC2085, Anatomy and Physiology I
POS2041, American National Government or AMH2020, United States History II and demonstrate Civic Literacy Competency
BSC2085L, Anatomy and Physiology Lab I
BSC2086, Anatomy & Physiology II
BSC2086L, Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
RTE1000, Intro. to Diagnostic Imaging
RTE1111C, Intro to Patient Care
RTE1503, Radiographic Procedures/Positioning I
RTE1503L, Radiographic Procedures/Positioning Lab I
RTE1804, Clinical Education I
RTE1418, Prin. of Radiographic Exposure I
RTE1513, Radiographic Procedures/Positioning II
RTE1513L, Radiographic Procedures/Positioning Lab II
RTE1814, Clinical Education II
RTE1457, Prin. of Radiographic Exposure II
RTE1523, Radiographic Procedures/Positioning III
RTE1523L, Radiographic Procedures/Positioning Lab III
RTE1824, Clinical Education III
RTE2385, Radiobiology and Radiation Protection
RTE2782, Radiographic Pathology
RTE2834, Clinical Education IV
RTE2563, Advanced Medical Imaging
RTE2844, Clinical Education V
RTE2061, Radiography Seminar
HSC1531, Medical Terminology
CGS1570, Microcomputer Applications or CGS1060, Fundamentals of Computer Applications

What can you do with a Radiography Assistant Degree?

What jobs will you find with a degree in Radiography?

Radiographers
Computed Tomography Technologists
Cardiac Interventional Technologists
Vascular Interventional Technologists
Magnetic Resonance Technologists
Mammographers

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

Nova Southeastern University
Valencia College

 

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Who is Eligible for the Radiography Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College. There are specific course requirements for entering this program. For more information, please consult the Radiography Program Printable Application or Online Program Application.
Why Choose GCSC to Earn Your Radiography Degree?
You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others. The Gulf Coast State College Radiography program is extremely effective: in 2015, 90% of Radiography students completed the program and 100% of those passed the ARRT exam and found employment within twelve months of graduation.

Are you ready to get Started ?

How to apply to the Radiography Program

To apply, you’ll need to complete the general admission application to Gulf Coast State College.  Visit the Gulf Coast admissions page to learn more about the application process.

Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.  You should also be sure to read the Radiography Program Student Handbook and the program curriculum.

Consult the Gulf Coast State College Catalog for specific program and course information.

Apply to Gulf Coast

Complete the Radiography Application

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