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Radiography Education
Radiography Department Website The program in Radiography is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the NJ DEP Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners
Why major in Radiography Education?
There is a national demand for individuals trained in this allied health discipline. Positions are available in hospitals, industry, with private physicians and chiropractors, and clinics. Related jobs can be found in x-ray equipment, manufacturing firms and medical supply companies. Graduates qualify to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Board examination for National Registration as well as New Jersey State Licensure.
What do students learn by studying Radiography Education?
Extensive study in radiographic principles provides students with comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge and skills. Instruction takes place in well-equipped classrooms, small group study areas and a laboratory area containing three energized radiographic units with an associated film processing room. The laboratory is also equipped to provide experience in computed radiography, Direct Digital Radiography (DDR) and Patient Archive and Communication Systems (PACS). Clinical practical experience is provided by rotations at affiliated hospitals providing the "hands-on" experience necessary to perform the tasks of an entry-level radiographer. The curriculum also includes the general education and science courses required for the Associate in Applied Science degree.
Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?
Students must have a "C" or better in high school laboratory biology and laboratory chemistry. Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency must be verified with a passing score on the College's placement test. As a result the student’s performance on the College's placement test, he or she may need developmental coursework. All developmental coursework must be completed before the student will be considered for admission to the program. The students are also required to complete a college level freshman mathematics course or higher as part of the admission procedure.
How long will it take to complete this degree?
In accordance with NJ State law, this program runs for a minimum of 24 consecutive months. Students must register for major coursework in the summer session of both years. Students can complete the degree in a two-year period.
Once the student is admitted to this major, are there any special requirements?
Students must meet the academic standards of progress outlined to progress through the curriculum. Students are also required to have completed CPR for health care providers, a criminal background check, a five panel non-DOT drug screening and complete the health physical and required immunizations prior to entering the clinical practice phase of the program.
Questions?
Contact Professor Albert Snopek, Department Chair, at (732) 906-2583 or ASnopek@middlesexcc.edu.
RADIOGRAPHY EDUCATION - Career Track
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree - RADC.AAS
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequisites and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.
| | | Courses | | Credits | Requisites/ Comments | | Semester I | | | | RAD 128 | Basic Medical Principles | 4 | | | RAD 141 | Radiorgaphic Positioning, Anatomy & Pathology I | 2 | | | RAD 142 | Radiographic Positioning Laboratory I | 1 | | | RAD 171 | Radiographic Imaging and Science I | 4 | | | RAD 190 | Clinical Orientation | 1 | Prerequisite(s): CPR certification for health care professionals, criminal background check, five panel non-DOT drug screening and have completed the health physical and required immunizations, | | BIO 131 | Human Structure and Function | 4 | Prerequisite(s): One year of high school laboratory biology or BIO 010 and one
year of high school laboratory chemistry or CHM 010 and appropriate score on
the College Placement Test or MAT 013
| | GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE (GE SS) | 3 | | | Semester II | | | | | RAD 139 | Radiation Protection and Biology | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 128, RAD 141, RAD 142, RAD 171, RAD 190
Corequisites: RAD 143, RAD 144, RAD 172, RAD 210
| | RAD 143 | Radiographic Positioning, Anatomy & Pathology II | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 128, RAD 141, RAD 142, RAD 171, RAD 190
Corequisites: RAD 139, RAD 144, RAD 172, RAD 210
| | RAD 144 | Radiographic Positioning Laboratory II | 1 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 128, RAD 141, RAD 142, RAD 171, RAD 190
Corequisites: RAD 139, RAD 144, RAD 172, RAD 210
| | RAD 172 | Radiographic Imaging and Science II | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 128, RAD 141, RAD 142, RAD 171, RAD 190
Corequisites: RAD 139, RAD 143, RAD 144, RAD 210 | | RAD 210 | Clinical Practicum I | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 128, RAD 141, RAD 142, RAD 171, RAD 190
Corequisites: RAD 139, RAD 143, RAD 144, RAD 172 | | General Education Mathematics Elective(GE MAT) | 3 | | | General Education Elective | 3 | | | Summer Session I | | | | | RAD 145 | Radiographic Positioning, Anatomy & Pathology III | 3 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 139, RAD 143, RAD 144, RAD 172, RAD 210
Corequisites: RAD 146 | | RAD 146 | Radiographic Positioning Laboratory III | 1 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 139, RAD 143, RAD 144, RAD 172, RAD 210
Corequisites: RAD 145 | | Summer Session II | | | | | RAD 220 | Clinical Practicum II | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 145, RAD 146 | | Semester III | | | | | RAD 247 | Radiographic Positioning, Anatomy & Pathology IV | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 145, RAD 146, RAD 220
Corequisites: RAD 230, RAD 248, RAD 273
| | RAD 248 | Radiographic Positioning Laboratory IV | 1 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 145, RAD 146, RAD 220
Corequisites: RAD 230, RAD 247, RAD 273
| | RAD 275 | Radiographic Physics and Equipment Maintenance | 3 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 145, RAD 146, RAD 172, RAD 220
Corequisites: RAD 230, RAD 247, RAD 248
| | RAD 230 | Clinical Practicum III | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 220
Corequisites: RAD 247, RAD 248, RAD 273
| | ENG 121 | English I | 3 | ENG 121 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I 3 A passing score on the writing portion of the College’s
Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a ´C´ or better or a score on the reading portion of the
College’s Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009
| | HUM - | Humanities Elective (GE HUM) | 3 | | | Semester IV | | | | | RAD 250 | Clinical Practicum IV | 3 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 230, RAD 247, RAD 248, RAD 273
Corequisites: RAD 256, RAD 285
| | RAD 256 | Radiographic Seminar I | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 230, RAD 247, RAD 248, RAD 273
Corequisites: RAD 250, RAD 285
| | RAD 285 | Advanced Radiographic Imaging | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 230, RAD 247, RAD 248, RAD 273
Corequisites: RAD 250, RAD 256
| ENG 122
or
ENG 125 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
or
ENGLISH COMPOSTITION II: WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE | 3 | Prerequisite(s): A grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in
ENG 121 and a grade of ´C´ or better in RDG 011
| | Physical Education / Health | 1/3 | | | CSC 107 | Computers in Health Technologies | 1 | | | Summer Session I | | | | | RAD 260 | Clinical PracticumV | 3 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 250, RAD 256, RAD 285 | | Summer Session I I | | | | | RAD 257 | Radiographic Seminar II | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 256, RAD 260 | | | | | | Total Credits: | 71 - 73 | |
Standards of Progress:
1. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
2. Must achieve a ´C´ grade or better in all Radiography courses in order to progress through the curriculum.
3. Must achieve a ´C´ grade or better in all science courses to satisfy degree requirements.
4. Must complete the Radiography Education program in no fewer than two and no more than five consecutive years from the point of admission to the full time program track. Students who do not complete the major Radiography course under these conditions may not continue in the program.
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RADIOGRAPHY EDUCATION -Transfer Track
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree - RADT.AAS
Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. Courses may have prerequisites and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details. | | | Courses | | Credits | Requisites | | Semester I | | | | | RAD 128 | Basic Medical Principles | 4 | | | RAD 141 | Radiographic Positioning, Anatomy & Pathology I | 2 | | | RAD 142 | RadiographicPositioning Laboratory I | 1 | | | RAD 171 | Radiographic Imaging & Science I | 4 | | | RAD 190 | Clinical Orientation | 1 | Prerequisite(s): CPR certification for health care professionals, criminal background check, five panel non-DOT drug screening and have completed the health physical and required immunizations, | | BIO111 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Prerequisite(s): One year of high school laboratory biology or BIO 010 and one
year of high school laboratory chemistry or CHM 010 and appropriate score on
the College Placement Test or MAT 013
| | GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE (GE SS) | 3 | | | Semester II | | | | | RAD 139 | Radiation Protection and Biology | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 128, RAD 141, RAD 142, RAD 171, RAD 190
Corequisites: RAD 143, RAD 144, RAD 172, RAD 210
| | RAD 143 | Radiographic Positioning, Anatomy & Pathology II | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 128, RAD 141, RAD 142, RAD 171, RAD 190
Corequisites: RAD 139, RAD 144, RAD 172, RAD 210
| | RAD 144 | RadiographicPositioning Laboratory II | 1 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 128, RAD 141, RAD 142, RAD 171, RAD 190
Corequisites: RAD 139, RAD 144, RAD 172, RAD 210
| | RAD 172 | Radiographic Imaging & Science II | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 128, RAD 141, RAD 142, RAD 171, RAD 190
Corequisites: RAD 139, RAD 143, RAD 144, RAD 210
| | RAD 210 | Clinical Practicum I | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 128, RAD 141, RAD 142, RAD 171, RAD 190
Corequisites: RAD 139, RAD 143, RAD 144, RAD 172
| | BIO 112 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Prerequisite(s): BIO 111
A continuation of BIO 111. A study of the structure and function of the body
is continued by examining the endocrine, reproductive, circulatory, digestive,
respiratory and excretory systems.
| | Summer SessionI | | | | | RAD 145 | Radiographic Positioning, Anatomy & Pathology III | 3 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 139, RAD 143, RAD 144, RAD 172, RAD 210
Corequisites: RAD 146
| | RAD 146 | RadiographicPositioning Laboratory III | 1 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 139, RAD 143, RAD 144, RAD 172, RAD 210
Corequisites: RAD 145
| | Summer Session II | | | | | RAD 220 | Clinical Practicum II | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 145, RAD 146 | | Semester III | | | | | RAD 247 | Radiographic Positioning, Anatomy & Pathology IV | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 145, RAD 146, RAD 220
Corequisites: RAD 230, RAD 248, RAD 273
| | RAD 248 | Radiographic Positioning Laboratory IV | 1 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 145, RAD 146, RAD 220
Corequisites: RAD 230, RAD 247, RAD 273
| | RAD 275 | Radiographic Physics and Equipment Maintenance | 3 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 145, RAD 146, RAD 172, RAD 220
Corequisites: RAD 230, RAD 247, RAD 248
| | RAD 230 | Clinical Practicum III | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 220
Corequisites: RAD 247, RAD 248, RAD 273
| | ENG 121 | English I | 3 | Prerequisite(s): A passing score on the writing portion of the College’s Placement
Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a
´C´ or better or a score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test
that exempts the students from RDG 009
| | HUM___ | Humanities Elective | 3 | | | MATH___ | General Education Mathematics Elective (GE MAT) | 3 | | | Semester IV | | | | | RAD 250 | Clinical Practicum IV | 3 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 230, RAD 247, RAD 248, RAD 273
Corequisites: RAD 256, RAD 285
| | RAD 256 | Radiographic Seminar I | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 230, RAD 247, RAD 248, RAD 273
Corequisites: RAD 250, RAD 285
| | RAD 285 | Advanced Radiographic Imaging | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 230, RAD 247, RAD 248, RAD 273
Corequisites: RAD 250, RAD 256
| | CSC 107 | Computers in Health Technologies | 1 | | ENG 122
or
ENG 125 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
or
ENGLISH COMPOSTITION II: WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE | 3 | Prerequisite(s): A grade of ´C´ or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test or a grade of ´C´ or better in
ENG 121 and a grade of ´C´ or better in RDG 011
| | Physical Education / Health | 1/3 | | | Summer Session I | | | | | RAD 260 | Clinical Practicum V | 3 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 250, RAD 256, RAD 285 | | Summer Session I | | | | | RAD 257 | Radiographic Seminar II | 2 | Prerequisite(s): RAD 256, RAD 260 | | | | | | Total Credits: | 72-74 | |
Standards of Progress:
1. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
2. Must achieve a ´C´ grade or better in all Radiography courses in order to progress through the curriculum.
3. Must achieve a ´C´ grade or better in all science courses to satisfy degree requirements.
4. Must complete the Radiography Education program in no fewer than two and no more than five consecutive years from the point of admission to the full time program track. Students who do not complete the major Radiography course under these conditions may not continue in the program.
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