| Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook Major: Radiologic Technology, AAS | ||
Radiologic Technology, AASG3 Eligible Program- Qualifying students may have ZERO costs for tuition, fees, and textbooks.
PURPOSE: The two-year associate degree in radiography is designed to provide a quality entry-level education in radiography through a competency-based clinical and didactic instructional curriculum in diagnostic imaging. Graduates of the program will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination leading to certification and registration as a Registered Technologist in Radiography: R.T.(R)(ARRT). CREDENTIALS: The college has entered into a regional reciprocity agreement through NC-SARA to accept out-of-state students (except for students residing in California) in our online programs and courses. Students may contact the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) at 804-225-2600 or communications@schev.edu for information related to state agency contacts for complaint resolution. General disclosure information about external certification or licensure requirements outside the state of Virginia may be found at www.brightpoint.edu/NC-SARA. TRANSFER INFORMATION: This program is not intended for transfer. Students desiring to transfer should consult their academic advisor and their intended transfer institution for specific direction in program and course selection. More information can also be found at www.brightpoint.edu/academics/transfer/ ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants who meet all requirements are not guaranteed admission into the program. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:
*Final grade of “C” or higher required for all courses |
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Required Courses | |||
| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Taken | Notes |
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General Education Courses | |||
| SDV 100 - College Success Skills | 1 credit | ||
| ENG 111 - College Composition I Prerequisite(s): EDE 10, co-enrollment in EDE 11, or other placement measures. | 3 credits | ||
| PSY 200 - Principles of Psychology or PSY 230. Prerequisite(s): Eligible for ENG 111. | 3 credits | ||
| BIO 141 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 credits | ||
| BIO 142 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIO 141 with a grade of C or better. | 4 credits | ||
| MTH 154 - Quantitative Reasoning Prerequisite(s): MDE 10, co-enrollment in MDE 54, or other placement methods. | 3 credits | ||
| PHI 220 - Ethics and Society Additional Course Options: PHI 227. | 3 credits | ||
General Education Course Total: 21 credits | |||
| RAD 100 - Introduction to Radiology & Protection | 2 credits | ||
| RAD 121 - Radiographic Procedures I | 4 credits | ||
| RAD 125 - Patient Care Procedures | 3 credits | ||
| RAD 131 - Elementary Clinical Procedures I | 3 credits | ||
Semester 1 Total: 12 credits | |||
| RAD 111 - Radiologic Science I | 4 credits | ||
| RAD 132 - Elementary Clinical Procedures II | 3 credits | ||
| RAD 221 - Radiographic Procedures II | 4 credits | ||
Semester 2 Total: 11 credits | |||
| RAD 112 - Radiologic Science II | 4 credits | ||
| RAD 190 - Coordinated Internship | 3 credits | ||
| RAD 246 - Special Procedures | 2 credits | ||
Semester 3 Total: 9 credits | |||
| RAD 205 - Radiation Protection and Radiobiology | 3 credits | ||
| RAD 231 - Advanced Clinical Procedures I | 5 credits | ||
| RAD 270 - Digital Image Acquisition and Display | 2 credits | ||
Semester 4 Total: 10 credits | |||
| RAD 232 - Advanced Clinical Procedures II | 5 credits | ||
| RAD 256 - Radiographic Film Evaluation Prerequisite(s): BIO 141, BIO 142, RAD 111 RAD 112 RAD 121 RAD 221. | 3 credits | ||
| RAD 280 - Terminal Competencies in Radiography Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Admission to RAD program. | 1 credit | ||
Semester 5 Total: 9 credits | |||
Total Minimum Credits to Complete: 72Special Considerations: The ARRT requires several types of misconduct, charges, and convictions to be reported. They include, but are not limited to: misdemeanor or felony charges or convictions, military courts-martial, disciplinary actions taken by a state or federal regulatory authority or certification board, serious honor code (academic) violations such as patient abuse, violating patient confidentiality, and cheating. If there are concerns about potential ethics violations that may be barriers to taking the national certification examination, it is highly encouraged that applicants request an ethics review before applying to or enrolling in a program. This process can take several months to complete and there is a non-refundable fee. For more information or questions, visit the ARRT website at www.arrt.org or contact the Ethics Requirements Department at (651) 687-0048. Accreditations: The program is certified to operate by The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). Brightpoint Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the associate degree. The program is an approved educational program by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) through its recognition of Brightpoint Community Colleges accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The program is in the process of obtaining initial program accreditation with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Accreditation questions may be directed to the JRCERT, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, Phone: (312) 704-5300, Website: www.jrcert.org, Email: mail@jrcert.org | |||
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