Examples of Possible Careers*
Diagnostic medical sonographers
- 16.8% much faster than the average
- 74,300 number of jobs
- $75,920 potential earnings
Medical dosimetrists, medical records specialists, and health technologists and technicians, all other
- 8.5% much faster than the average
- 341,600 number of jobs
- $44,090 potential earnings
Nuclear medicine technologists
- 5.4% faster than the average
- 18,500 number of jobs
- $79,590 potential earnings
Radiologic technologists and technicians
- 6.7% faster than the average
- 212,000 number of jobs
- $61,900 potential earnings
Contact Information
- Program Coordinator: Tammy McClish, M.Ed., R.T. (R)(M)(QM)(BD)(ARRT) (Ashtabula Campus) | tmcclis1@kent.edu | 440-964-4321
Sherry DeWitt (Salem Campus) | sdewitt@kent.edu | 330-337-4227
- Speak with an Advisor
Fully Offered
- Delivery:
- Location:
- Ashtabula Campus
- Salem Campus
*Note
Source of occupation titles and labor data is from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.
Description
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology educates students on how to perform diagnostic imaging procedures. Medical imaging is a branch of health care delivery that utilizes x-rays and other energy forms to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Through a blend of classroom education at the university and clinical education at a hospital, students learn anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, radiation safety, basic patient care and imaging equipment operation.
Graduates are eligible to take the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to become registered radiologic technologists.
Accreditation
The A.A.S. degree in Radiologic Technology is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Admission Requirements
The university affirmatively strives to provide educational opportunities and access to students with varied backgrounds, those with special talents and adult students who graduated from high school three or more years ago.
Kent State campuses at Ashtabula, East Liverpool, Geauga, Salem, Stark, Trumbull and Tuscarawas, and the Twinsburg Academic Center, have open enrollment admission for students who hold a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
For more information on admissions, contact the Regional Campuses admissions offices.
Program Learning Outcomes
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills effectively in the practice of radiologic technology.
- Communicate effectively in oral and written form with patients' families and members of the health care team.
- Perform radiographic procedures successfully and consistently with entry-level requirements of a registered radiologic technologist.
- Determine the value of professional growth and development and to conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Professional Licensure Disclosure
This program is designed to prepare students to sit for applicable licensure or certification in Ohio. If you plan to pursue licensure or certification in a state other than Ohio, please review state educational requirements for licensure or certification and contact information for state licensing boards at Kent State's website for professional licensure disclosure.
University Requirements
All students in an applied or technical associate degree program at Kent State University must complete the following university requirements for graduation.
NOTE: University requirements may be fulfilled in this program by specific course requirements, please see Program Requirements for details.
Course List Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| 1 |
| |
| 15 |
| 60 |
| |
Kent Core Requirements
Program Requirements
Major Requirements
Progression Requirements
To be able to register for Radiologic Technology (RADT) courses, students must be admitted to technical study. Admission is selective due to the limited number of students approved for each clinical education setting. Admission criteria are the following:
- Minimum 2.75 high school GPA (minimum 2.75 overall GPA for applicants previously or currently attending a college)
- Completion of high school or college-level algebra course (or MATH 00022) with minimum C grade
- Completion of high school or college-level biology course with minimum C grade
- Completion of high school or college-level chemistry course with minimum C grade
- Minimum four hours of job shadowing ( 8 hours preferred)
- Submission of a Radiologic Technology application
- Interview
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements Summary Minimum Major GPA | Minimum Overall GPA |
2.000 | 2.000 |
- A minimum C grade is required in most courses; view the program requirements to see specific courses.
Roadmap
This roadmap is a recommended semester-by-semester plan of study for this major. However, courses designated as critical (!) must be completed in the semester listed to ensure a timely graduation.
Plan of Study Grid | Semester One |
| BSCI 11010 | FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (KBS) (KLAB) | 3 |
! | RADT 14015 | CLINICAL EDUCATION II | 3 |
| RADT 14016 | PATIENT CARE MANAGEMENT | 2 |
! | RADT 14018 | IMAGING EQUIPMENT | 2 |
! | RADT 14021 | RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES II | 4 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Semester Two |
| BSCI 11020 | FOUNDATIONAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (KBS) (KLAB) | 3 |
| CHEM 10050
| FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY (KBS)
or MOLECULES OF LIFE (KBS) | 3 |
| RADT 14034 | IMAGE ACQUISITION AND PROCESSING | 2 |
! | RADT 14024 | RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES III | 4 |
! | RADT 14025 | CLINICAL EDUCATION III | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 15 |
| Semester Three |
| MATH 11009
| MODELING ALGEBRA (KMCR)
or ALGEBRA FOR CALCULUS (KMCR) | 3-4 |
! | RADT 24008 | RADIOBIOLOGY AND RADIATION PROTECTION | 3 |
! | RADT 24015 | CLINICAL EDUCATION V | 3 |
| RADT 24014 | ADVANCED IMAGING | 2 |
| RADT 24016 | IMAGING PHYSICS | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 14 |
| Semester Four |
| PSYC 11762 | GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY (DIVD) (KSS) | 3 |
! | RADT 24025 | CLINICAL EDUCATION VI | 3 |
| RADT 24028 | RADIOLOGIC PATHOLOGY | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 9 |
| Summer 1 |
| AHS 24010
| MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
or MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 1-3 |
| RADT 14003 | INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY | 2 |
| RADT 14005 | CLINICAL EDUCATION I | 1 |
| RADT 14006 | RADIOGRAPHIC PROCEDURES I | 1 |
| UC 10097 | DESTINATION KENT STATE: FIRST YEAR EXPERIENCE | 1 |
| | Credit Hours | 6 |
| Summer 2 |
| RADT 14085 | CLINICAL EDUCATION IV | 2 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| Kent Core Requirement | 3 |
| | Credit Hours | 8 |
| | Minimum Total Credit Hours: | 66 |