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Radiologic Technology, A.A.S.


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(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
(PREAAS RT00/AAS RT00)

Location:

Allied Health Building, Room 203 970.339.6233

Program Chair:

Tracey Warner, AAS, RTR, 970.339.6420

Advisors:

Health Occupations advising core

Faculty:

Nan Cramer, 970.339.6334

Sheila Feller, 970.339.6324

Jeanette McDonough, 970.339.6341

Tracey Warner, 970.339.6420

Radiologic Technology Program Length: Requires minimum of five semesters PLUS 16 credits of General Education for Associate of Applied Science degree.

Entrance Requirements: Entrance into this program is determined through an application process. Acceptance through application process qualifies a student for RTE 101: Introduction to Radiography and Patient Care. This is a competitive application process; for further information please view and complete the required online orientation at www.aims.edu/radiology. Final PROGRAM acceptance is based on successful completion of RTE 101. RTE 101 is offered every Spring semester. Program start is each Fall semester. The following are required for this program and are a cost to the student: criminal background check with no disqualifying offenses, drug screening, and immunizations (specific requirements are subject to change). Contact Health Occupations advising core at 970-339-6251 for further questions.

Registration Requirement: RTE majors in the program must have radiography advisor’s signature on all registration forms each semester.

Potential Opportunities: The radiographer as part of the health care team is dedicated to the conservation of life and health and the discovery of existing disease. The Radiologic Technology degree can be a pathway to other imaging modalities.

This program is designed to train individuals in the art and science of Radiologic Technology.

Students successfully completing the program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists competency examination that upon successful completion will allow the graduate to hold the status of Registered Technologist (R.T.R.).

NOTE: This program includes changes which are subject to approval by the Colorado Community College System. Courses listed are subject to change. Students can verify the course offerings from the program chair.

Degree Program

Radiologic Technology General Education Courses: A minimum of 16 semester credit hours of General Education Courses are required.

Prerequisites:


Total Prerequisite Credits: 10 to 12


 

Total General Education Credits: 16


 

Specific Courses:


 

Total credits: 13


 

Total credits: 13


 

Summer 1st Year:


 

Total credits: 7


 

Total credits: 12.5


 

Total Credits: 12.5


 

Total Specific to Radiology Program: 58


 

Total Credits for A.A.S. Degree: 74


 

Radiologic Technology Advisory Committee


Dan Dennie

Radiology Director
North Colorado Medical Center

Liz Fegley

Radiology Director
Poudre Valley Hospital

Cherlene Goodale

Radiology Director
McKee Medical Center

Lois Heater

Supervisor
Longmont United Hospital

Dr. Mark Howshar

Radiologist / Poudre Valley Hospital
Advanced Medical Imaging Consultants

Holly Knaub

Radiology Supervisor
Medical Center of the Rockies

Scott Mattes

Radiology Manager
North Colorado Medical Center

Debbie Mayer

Radiology Supervisor
McKee Medical Center

Melody Pierson

Radiology Supervisor
Poudre Valley Hospital

Jack Retzlaff

Radiology Director
Medical Center of the Rockies

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