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Radiologic Technology
Co-Directors
Kenneth Kinsey
Eric Hall
The radiologic technology program at Rhode Island College is a joint program in conjunction with Rhode Island Hospital’s
School of Diagonostic Imaging. It is a comprehensive four-year program consisting of two years of General Education and
cognate courses at Rhode Island College followed by two years of School of Diagnostic Imaging clinical education courses.
Clinical education is held at Rhode Island Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, University of Orthopedics, and Rhode Island
Medical Imaging. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the national certification examination
offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Accommodations for part-time, evening students are built into the program.
B . S . IN RADIO LO GIC TE CHNO LO GY
Admission Requirements
1.
Completion of the Enrollment Form signed by the program director.
2.
Completion of all cognate courses (BIOL 108, 231, 335; COMM 258; HED 115, MATH 181, NURS 155, and PHYS
110) with a minimum grade of C in each course.
3.
Completion of the College Mathematics and Writing Requirements.
4.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.70.
5.
An interview with the director of the Rhode Island Hospital School of Diagnostic Imaging.
Retention Requirement
A minimum grade of C in all RADT courses.
Course Requirements For Day Students
Course No.
Course Title
Credit Hours
Offered
RADT
201
Orientation to Radiologic Technology
1
F
RADT
301
Introduction to Radiologic Technology
3.5
F
RADT
305
Skeletal Anatomy
3
F
RADT
306
Radiographic Procedures I
3
F
RADT
307
Radiographic Procedures II
3
Sp
RADT
308
Radiographic Procedures III
3
F
RADT
309
Clinical Education I
3.5
F
RADT
310
Clinical Education II
3.5
Sp
RADT
320
Principles of Radiography I
3
Sp
RADT
321
Principles of Radiography II
3
F
RADT
330
Radiation Physics I
3
Sp
RADT
411
Clinical Education III/IV
8
F
RADT
412
Clinical Education IV/V
8
Sp
RADT
425
Ethics/Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
2
Sp
RADT
431
Radiation Physics II
3
F
RADT
440
Cross Sectional Anatomy
1
F
RADT
455
Radiographic Pathology
2
Sp
RADT
461
Registry Review
3
Sp
Cognates
BIOL
108
Basic Principles of Biology
4
F, Sp, Su
BIOL
231
Human Anatomy
4
F, Sp, Su
BIOL
335
Human Physiology
4
F, Sp, Su
COMM
258
Interpersonal Communication
3
F, Sp
HED
115
Fundamentals of First Aid and Cardiac Resuscitation
2
F, Sp, Su
MATH
181
Applied Basic Mathematics
4
F, Sp, Su
NURS
155
Patient Care Interventions for Allied Health
1
Sp
PHYS
110
Introductory Physics
4
F, Sp, Su
Total Credit Hours
85.5
Course Requirements For Evening Students
Course No.
Course Title
Credit Hours
Offered
RADT
201
Orientation to Radiologic Technology
1
F
RADT
301
Introduction to Radiologic Technology
3.5
F
RADT
305
Skeletal Anatomy
3
F
RADT
306
Radiographic Procedures I
3
F
RADT
307
Radiographic Procedures II
3
Sp
RADT
308
Radiographic Procedures III
3
F
RADT
312
Clinical Education I(E)
3
F
RADT
313
Clinical Education II(E)
3
S
RADT
406
Clinical Education III(E)
3
F
RADT
407
Clinical Education IV(E)
3
F
RADT
408
Clinical Education V(E)
3
S
RADT
409
Clinical Education VI(E)
8
F
RADT
320
Principles of Radiography I
3
Sp
RADT
321
Principles of Radiography II
3
F
RADT
330
Radiation Physics I
3
Sp
RADT
425
Ethics/Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
2
Sp
RADT
431
Radiation Physics II
3
F
RADT
440
Cross Sectional Anatomy
1
F
RADT
455
Radiographic Pathology
2
Sp
RADT
461
Registry Review
3
Sp
Cognates
BIOL
108
Basic Principles of Biology
4
F, Sp, Su
BIOL
231
Human Anatomy
4
F, Sp, Su
BIOL
335
Human Physiology
4
F, Sp, Su
COMM
258
Interpersonal Communication
3
F, Sp
HED
115
Fundamentals of First Aid
and Cardiac Resuscitation
2
F, Sp, Su
MATH
181
Applied Basic Mathematics
4
F, Sp, Su
NURS
155
Patient Care Interventions for Allied Health
1
Sp
PHYS
110
Introductory Physics
4
F, Sp, Su
Total Credit Hours
85.5
RADT 307: Radiographic Procedures II
A continuation of RADT 306, this course includes positioning principles of bony thorax, skull,
and contrast agent studies of the digestive, biliary, and urinary systems.
3 credit hours. Prerequisite: RADT 306. Offered spring.
RADT 308: Radiographic Procedures III
A continuation of RADT 307, this course explores advanced imaging studies, including trauma,
portable, and pediatric patients. The formal critiquing of radiographic images is also discussed.
3 credit hours. Prerequisite: RADT 307. Offered fall.
RADT 309: Clincal Education I
In various clinical settings, students learn to produce appropriate radiographic images on all
patient types. Technical factors are introduced.
(14) 3.5 credit hours. Prerequisite: RADT 201 and acceptance to the RADT program. Offered
fall.
RADT 310: Clinical Education II
A continuation of RADT 309, this course includes routine radiographic procedures and technical
factors.
(14) 3.5 credit hours. Prerequisite: RADT 309. Offered spring.
RADT 312
Clinical Education I(E)
Students will perform basic positioning of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, and
bony thorax.
(12) 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: RADT 201. Open only to Evening students. Offered Fall.
RADT 313
Clinical Education II(E)
This course continues Clinical Education I(E). Students learn basic positioning of the vertebral
column, skull, and facial bones.
(12) 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: RADT 312. Open only to Evening students. Offered Spring.
RADT 320: Principles of Radiography I
The discovery and properties of x-rays and the structure and function of x-ray tubes are discussed.
The analysis of radiographic film quality is also explored.
3 credit hours. Prerequisite: RADT 301. Offered spring.
RADT 406
Clinical Education III(E)
This course is a continuation of Clinical Education II(E). Students should be able to perform basic
positioning of portable, trauma and pediatric exams.
(12) 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: RADT 313. Open only to Evening students. Offered Fall.
RADT 407
Clinical Education IV(E)
This course is a continuation of Clinical Education III(E). The student will participate in more
advanced procedures.
(12) 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: RADT 313. Open only to Evening students. Offered Fall.
RADT 408
Clinical Education V(E)
This course is a continuation of Clinical Education IV(E). Includes observations in advanced
imaging modalities.
(12) 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: RADT 407. Open only to Evening students. Offered Spring.
RADT 409
Clinical Education VI(E)
This course is a continuation of Clinical Education V(E). Includes observations in advanced
imaging modalities.
(32) 8 credit hours. Prerequisite: RADT 408. Open only to Evening students. Offered Fall.