Radiologic Science

Associate of Technical Study in Radiologic Science

Radiologic technologists provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients of all ages in a wide variety of clinical settings. The scope of practice for radiographers includes: evaluating clinical data, performing and assisting in the performance of prescribed diagnostic studies, instructing patients about procedures they will undergo, monitoring patient responses to care provided, modifying procedures to achieve the desired information for interpretation by a radiologist or other qualified healthcare provider, providing patient, family and community education, disease prevention, participating in life-support activities as required, and following clinical practice guides.

Radiographers should demonstrate behavior and ethics consistent with standards and ethics of all radiologic science professionals. Radiographers are involved in clinical decision making and patient education.
Career Opportunities
The demand for radiographers was ranked fifth in terms of average annual job openings (5,630 per year projected to 2016) due to growth and replacement for jobs requiring an associate degree by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Curriculum

The associate of technical studies degree offers registered radiographers, who have obtained a certificate or diploma from a hospital-based radiography program, block credit towards a degree.
Upon showing proof of the American Registry of Radiologic Science Registry number and current licensure, students would receive up to 30 hours toward graduation requirements. This allows individuals who have prior educational and occupational experience, not previously