Radiologic Technology
Associate in Applied Science
HEGIS #5207
Chairperson: Jeanne Kelleher
Brahan Hall, Room 026, (518) 629-7123
Radiologic Technology is a two-year degree program offered through the Medical Imaging Department. Radiologic Technology has developed into a highly technical and specialized science which requires that the student become a highly trained specialist with a full understanding of the principles of the diagnostic uses of radiation.
The program coordinates academic study with clinical experience during four terms as well as a clinical component for two summers. The clinical experience will affiliate the student with at least two of nine affiliate hospitals. To be successful in the Radiologic Technology Clinical Education courses, students must be able to perform the essential functions detailed within the program’s Technical Standards and pass the required clinical competency evaluations. Unsatisfactory clinical performance will result in students being dismissed from the major.
The Radiologic Technology program is registered by the New York State Health Department. After successful completion of the program, licensing by the New York State Department of Health and certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the student may be employed as a Radiographer.
Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to the college and the clinical affiliates. Uniforms must be purchased for Clinical Education Courses. Upon graduation, there will be added expenses for certification/licensure examination and application fees.
Part-time study is not available in this major.
Admission Procedures
Admission to the Radiologic Technology program at Hudson Valley Community College will require a complete application for admission to be on file at the Admissions Office no later than February 1 if a student wishes to be considered a candidate for admission. Applications are accepted for admission into the Fall term only.
Applicants should mail their applications and $30 application fee to the Hudson Valley Community College Admissions Office well in advance of the February 1 deadline to assure timely receipt of all materials. Files completed after February 1 will not be considered for the upcoming Fall term.
Due to radiation exposure associated with the program, a pregnant student should contact the department chairperson immediately after this diagnosis. Pregnancy will prevent the student from participating in clinical education courses.
Students in this program may be subjected to drug testing and criminal background checks at their own expense. Results must be shared with the department chairperson and clinical education site and if the clinical site deems the student unfit to attend the site, the student may be unable to complete degree requirements.
Students enrolled in Health Science programs who experience an interruption in their education must demonstrate the maintenance of academic and clinical practicum competency. In order to demonstrate continued competency, students seeking readmission to the program may be mandated to repeat previously passed academic and clinical/practicum education courses. Students who fail to demonstrate competence in the repeated courses may be dismissed from the program and will not be able to continue in the program until current competency is demonstrated.
Students who are dismissed from health science programs at Hudson Valley Community College or other institutions due to inappropriate or dangerous clinical behavior and/or personal misconduct during patient interactions will not be allowed admission to any Hudson Valley Community College health science program or Health Science course with a clinical component. A notation will be placed on the student’s academic transcript indicating the student was dismissed from the Radiologic Technology program.
Please note: Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor may affect an individual’s right to be licensed. Applicants should see the department chairperson.
PROGRAM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Courses
Notes
High School Average
Math I and II or 2 units of equivalent academic math, Biology and Chemistry or Physics w/labs (75 or above for Regentsexam or 85 or above for Non-Regents in each course)
Additional math and science recommended. Grade of “B” required in non-credit bearing courses. Grade of “C” required in credit bearing math and science courses.
75 or above for Regents Diploma or 85 or above for Non-Regents Diploma
The estimated cost of books for the student enrolled in the first full-time term as outlined would be approximately $950.MAJOR REQUIREMENTS*
Course No. Title Credit Hrs.
BIOL 270 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
BIOL 271 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II 3
PSYC 100 General Psychology 3
XRAY 102** Radiographic Positioning I 3
XRAY 104** Radiographic Exposure Physics I 3
XRAY 106 Clinical Education I 4
XRAY 112** Radiographic Positioning II 3
XRAY 114** Radiographic Exposure Physics II 3
XRAY 116 Clinical Education II 5
XRAY 126 Clinical Education III 7
XRAY 200** Radiological Health 3
XRAY 202** Adv. Radiographic Procedures I 2
XRAY 204** Nursing Procedures & Medical- Surgical Diseases 2
XRAY 206** Clinical Education IV 6
XRAY 212** Adv. Radiographic Procedures II 2
XRAY 214** Radiographic Seminar 2
XRAY 216** Clinical Education V 6
XRAY 226 Clinical Education VI 7
Social Sci.or Humanities Elective 3
Total Credits Required 78
*or specific course equivalents as approved by Department Chairperson.
**A grade of “C” or better is required for program completion and for entrance into the next Radiologic Technology course offered.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE FOR FULL-TIME STUDYCourse No. First Term Credit Hrs
BIOL 270 Anatomy & Physiology I 4
ENGL 101 English Composition I 3
XRAY 102 Radiographic Positioning I 3
XRAY 104 Radiographic Exposure Physics I 3
XRAY 106 Clinical Education I 4
Term Total 17
Intersession – Clinical (40 hr.) week
Course No. Second Term Credit Hrs
BIOL 271 Anatomy & Physiology II 4
ENGL 102 English Composition II 3
XRAY 112 Radiographic Positioning II 3
XRAY 114 Radiographic Exposure Physics II 3
XRAY 116 Clinical Education II 5
Term Total 18
Summer Term – XRAY 126 Clin. Education III 7
Course No. Third Term Credit Hrs
PSYC 100 General Psychology 3
XRAY 200 Radiological Health 3
XRAY 202 Adv. Radiographic Procedures I 2
XRAY 204 Nursing Procedures & Medical-Surgical Diseases 2
XRAY 206 Clinical Education IV 6
Term Total 16
Course No. Fourth Term Credit Hrs
XRAY 212** Adv. Radiographic Procedures II 2
XRAY 214** Radiographic Seminar 2
XRAY 216** Clinical Education V 6
Social Sci.or Humanities Elective 3
Term Total 13
Summer Term – XRAY 226 Clin. Education VI 7