AS Medical Imaging - Radiography

Medical Imaging: RadiographyAssociate of Science in Medical Imaging (Radiography) in Cooperation with the DuBois Regional Medical Center (DRMC) in DuBois, PA 

The Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences department at Mount Aloysius College offers a Associate's degree track in Radiography in cooperation with the DuBois Regional Medical Center (DRMC) that is inclusive of all eligibility requirements for the entry-level American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification exam in Radiography.

The student-focused curriculum includes professional courses in the radiologic sciences and a structured competency-based clinical education with an emphasis on liberal arts studies. In our commitment to provide the health care community with radiographers who are skilled professionals, responsive to human needs, students are educated to become caring, competent and professional radiographers (x-ray technologists).

Outstanding highlights of the program include:

  • Inclusive of all eligibility requirements for the entry-level American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification exam in Radiography.
  • Solid grounding in the liberal arts and in-depth knowledge of patient care.
  • Full-time or part-time enrollment options.
  • Conveniently offered at DuBois Regional Medical Center through distance learning and
    on-site courses.

Admissions Requirements

  • An application with a $30 fee.
  • Official high school transcript or GED diploma.
  • Applicants will need a high school level Chemistry course with a "C" or better completed within the last five years.
  • Official college transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, if applicable.
  • Three letters of recommendation.
  • Registration for the Accuplacer Exam, if applicable.
  • SAT or ACT college board scores. The ACT is offered monthly at Mount Aloysius College.

Students who have taken the SAT are required to have a minimum score of 1000 using the combined scores of critical reading and math only.  If a student falls below the 1000 combined score he or she will be required to take the Accuplacer exam.  Students who have not taken the SAT, will be required to take the Accuplacer exam.

Core Course Requirements

CLS 102 College Foundation 1
EN 110 Communication/Writing 3
EN 111 Communication/Writing 3
PY 101 Literature/Arts/Theatre/Social Science 3
HS,PS History/Political Science 3
BL 116 Science/Math 3
CS 103 Technology 3
RS 206 Religious Studies/Cultural Diversity 3
Total credits in core 22
        

Major Course Requirements

RAD 103 Radiologic Sciences I 4
RAD 108 Clinical Practicum I 1
RAD 109 Radiologic Procedures I 3
RAD 110 Radiologic Sciences II 3
RAD 111 Clinical Practicum II 2
RAD 202A Clinical Practicum III 2
RAD 202B Clinical Practicum III 2
RAD 203 Radiologic Procedures II 3
RAD 204 Radiologic Sciences III 3
RAD 205 Clinical Practicum IV 3
RAD 209 Clinical Practicum V 3
RAD 211 Radiologic Sciences IV 3
RAD 212 Radiologic Procedures III 3
RAD 220 Radiologic Sciences and Procedures 3
Total credits in major 38
        

Other Required Coursework

BL 206 Human Skeletal Anatomy 1
MST 107 Introduction to Basic Health Care 3
Total credits for other coursework 4

Total credits for degree

64


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