Radiography
Contact(s): Tiffany Barbee
The Radiography curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled healthcare professional who uses radiation to produce images of the human body.
Coursework includes clinical rotations to area healthcare facilities, radiographic exposure, image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology.
Graduates of accredited programs are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ national examination for certification and registration as medical radiographers. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, medical laboratories, government agencies, and industry.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Accurately position patients for routine and non-routine exams.
- Comply with radiation safety principles.
- Evaluate radiographic images to determine diagnostic quality.
- Implement critical thinking skills during non-routine exams.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for employment as a radiologic technologist.
Accreditation
Stanly Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. The Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
In 2018, the program was awarded accreditation by the JRCERT for a period of 8 years, and the program remains in good standing.
JRCERT standards for accreditation of radiography programs are located on the JRCERT website at http://www.JRCERT.org. If a student feels the Radiography Program at Stanly Community College is not in compliance with the standards set forth by the JRCERT, the student has the right to pursue allegations of non-compliance. The student should first report the allegations to the appropriate college personnel. If the allegations are not resolved, the student may follow the appropriate procedures for reporting non-compliance to the JRCERT. This procedure is located on the JRCERT website at http://www.JRCERT.org.
Radiography – Associate in Applied Science – A45700
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credit Hours | |
BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 5 |
MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
RAD 110 | Rad Intro & Patient Care | 3 |
RAD 111 | RAD Procedures I | 4 |
RAD 151 | RAD Clinical Ed I | 2 |
Credit Hours | 17 | |
Spring | ||
CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
RAD 112 | RAD Procedures II | 4 |
RAD 121 | Image Production I | 3 |
RAD 161 | RAD Clinical Ed II | 5 |
Credit Hours | 18 | |
Summer | ||
RAD 122 | Image Production II | 2 |
RAD 171 | RAD Clinical Ed III | 3 |
RAD 141 | Radiation Safety | 2 |
Credit Hours | 7 | |
Second Year | ||
Fall | ||
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
RAD 211 | Radiographic Procedures III | 3 |
RAD 231 | Image Production III | 2 |
RAD 251 | RAD Clinical Ed IV | 7 |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
ENG 112 or ENG 114 |
Writing and Research in the Disciplines or Professional Research & Reporting |
3 |
RAD 261 | Radiographic Clinical Education V | 7 |
RAD 271 | Radiography Capstone | 3 |
Humanities Elective * | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Total Credit Hours | 73 |
*Please see the Suggested Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science Elective List for AAS Majors webpage.
Radiography Program Effectiveness
Health Sciences Student Handbook
JRCERT Accreditation Standards
Continuing Education Opportunities:
The Radiography AGE Pathway offers students a place to begin their journey toward a career in Radiography. The AGE pathway gives students the opportunity to complete all of the general education courses required in the Radiography program. After completion of these courses, students who choose to continue in to the degree program will be able to focus on Radiography specific courses.
For more information, please contact: Melanie Alexander
AGE Pathway
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
ACA 111 | College Student Success | 1 |
BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 5 |
CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
or ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | |
MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
Humanities * | 3 | |
Elective * | 40 | |
Total Credit Hours | 64 |
*Humanities list
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Choose 3 credits from the following: | ||
ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
ART 114 | Art History Survey I | 3 |
ART 115 | Art History Survey II | 3 |
DRA 111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
ENG 125 | Creative Writing I | 3 |
HUM 120 | Cultural Studies | 3 |
HUM 122 | Southern Culture | 3 |
HUM 150 | American Women's Studies | 3 |
HUM 160 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 |
MUS 113 | American Music | 3 |
MUS 210 | History of Rock Music | 3 |
REL 110 | World Religions | 3 |
REL 211 | Introduction to Old Testament | 3 |
REL 212 | Introduction to New Testament | 3 |
REL 221 | Religion in America | 3 |
*Elective list
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Choose 40 credits from the following: | ||
ART 111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
ART 114 | Art History Survey I | 3 |
ART 115 | Art History Survey II | 3 |
ART 116 | Survey of American Art | 3 |
ART 117 | Non-Western Art History | 3 |
BIO 110 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
BIO 111 | General Biology I | 4 |
BIO 112 | General Biology II | 4 |
BIO 140 | Environmental Biology | 3 |
BIO 140A | Environmental Biology Lab | 1 |
BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 5 |
BIO 165 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
BIO 166 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
BIO 275 | Microbiology | 4 |
BUS 110 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
BUS 115 | Business Law I | 3 |
BUS 137 | Principles of Management | 3 |
BUS 228 | Business Statistics | 3 |
CHM 131 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
CHM 131A | Introduction to Chemistry Lab | 1 |
CHM 132 | Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
CHM 151 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
CHM 152 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
CIS 115 | Introduction to Programming and Logic | 3 |
CJC 111 | Introduction to Criminal Justice | 3 |
CJC 121 | Law Enforcement Operations | 3 |
CJC 141 | Corrections | 3 |
COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
CSC 134 | C++ Programming | 3 |
CSC 139 | Visual BASIC Programming | 3 |
CSC 151 | JAVA Programming | 3 |
CTS 115 | Information Systems Business Concepts | 3 |
ECO 251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
ECO 252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
EDU 216 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
ENG 113 | Literature-Based Research | 3 |
ENG 114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
ENG 125 | Creative Writing I | 3 |
ENG 231 | American Literature I | 3 |
ENG 232 | American Literature II | 3 |
ENG 233 | Major American Writers | 3 |
ENG 241 | British Literature I | 3 |
ENG 242 | British Literature II | 3 |
ENG 251 | Western World Literature I | 3 |
ENG 252 | Western World Literature II | 3 |
ENG 253 | The Bible As Literature | 3 |
HEA 110 | Personal Health/Wellness | 3 |
HIS 111 | World Civilizations I | 3 |
HIS 112 | World Civilizations II | 3 |
HIS 121 | Western Civilization I | 3 |
HIS 122 | Western Civilization II | 3 |
HIS 131 | American History I | 3 |
HIS 132 | American History II | 3 |
HIS 236 | North Carolina History | 3 |
HUM 110 | Technology and Society | 3 |
HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | 3 |
HUM 120 | Cultural Studies | 3 |
HUM 121 | The Nature of America | 3 |
HUM 122 | Southern Culture | 3 |
HUM 150 | American Women's Studies | 3 |
HUM 160 | Introduction to Film | 3 |
HUM 180 | International Cultural Exploration | 3 |
MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
MAT 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 |
MAT 171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
MAT 172 | Precalculus Trigonometry | 4 |
MAT 263 | Brief Calculus | 4 |
MAT 271 | Calculus I | 4 |
MAT 272 | Calculus II | 4 |
MAT 273 | Calculus III | 4 |
MUS 110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
MUS 112 | Introduction to Jazz | 3 |
MUS 113 | American Music | 3 |
MUS 210 | History of Rock Music | 3 |
PED 111 | Physical Fitness I | 1 |
PED 113 | Aerobics I | 1 |
PED 120 | Walking for Fitness | 1 |
PED 121 | Walk, Jog, Run | 1 |
PED 125 | Self-Defense: Beginning | 1 |
PHI 215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 |
PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
PHY 110 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
PHY 110A | Conceptual Physics Lab | 1 |
PHY 151 | College Physics I | 4 |
PHY 152 | College Physics II | 4 |
POL 120 | American Government | 3 |
POL 210 | Comparative Government | 3 |
PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
PSY 237 | Social Psychology | 3 |
PSY 241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
PSY 263 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
PSY 281 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
REL 110 | World Religions | 3 |
REL 111 | Eastern Religions | 3 |
REL 112 | Western Religions | 3 |
REL 211 | Introduction to Old Testament | 3 |
REL 212 | Introduction to New Testament | 3 |
REL 221 | Religion in America | 3 |
SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
SOC 213 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
SOC 232 | Social Context of Aging | 3 |
SPA 111 | Elementary Spanish I | 3 |
SPA 112 | Elementary Spanish II | 3 |
SPA 141 | Culture and Civilization | 3 |
SPA 161 | Cultural Immersion | 3 |
SPA 181 | Spanish Lab 1 | 1 |
SPA 182 | Spanish Lab 2 | 1 |
SPA 211 | Intermediate Spanish I | 3 |
SPA 212 | Intermediate Spanish II | 3 |
SPA 281 | Spanish Lab 3 | 1 |
SPA 282 | Spanish Lab 4 | 1 |
Stanly Community College
RADIOGRAPHY – Associate in Applied Science
The Radiology curriculum prepares the graduate to be a radiographer, a skilled health care professional who uses radiation, to produce images of the human body. Course work includes clinical rotations to area health care facilities, radiographic exposure, image processing, radiographic procedures, physics, pathology, patient care and management, radiation protection, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, and radiobiology. Graduates of this accredited program are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' national examination for certification and registration as medical radiographers. Graduates may be employed in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, medical laboratories, government agencies, and industry.
Admission Procedure
Applications are open from February 16th, 2022 through February 15th, 2023.
Applicants seeking admission into the Radiography program must complete steps 1 through 4 in entirety by
February 15, 2023 at 5:00 pm in order to be considered for acceptance for the Fall Semester 2023.
Print this admission procedure for your records to track completion of all steps. Refer to the frequently asked questions document found on the College website or contact Success Coach/Advisor for Allied Health Students, Melanie Alexander at 704-991-0166 or malexander0134@stanly.edu.
Step 1: Complete application. __________ (date completed)
- Submit a completed application electronically. Visit www.stanly.edu and click the “New Students Start Here” link at the bottom of the page. Follow the steps to the application. On the application, choose “Allied Health Applicants” for the enrollment term and “Radiography” for the program of study. Application submissions are free of charge.
- Although not required for admission consideration, it is strongly recommended that applicants complete general education courses prior to enrolling in the program. General education courses include ENG 111, 112 or 114, BIO 163, PSY 150, CIS 110, MAT 143 and a Humanities elective.
Step 2: Submit transcripts. __________ (date completed)
- Submit to the Admissions Office an official high school transcript and official post-secondary transcripts for all institutions attended. Applicants who obtained a GED/Adult High School diploma must submit an official GED/AHS transcript and a high school transcript even if he/she did not complete high school.
- After the Admissions Office has received and evaluated other college transcripts, applicants may view transfer credit awarded by clicking the My Documents tab in Self-Service. For questions related to transfer credits, call the records department at 704-991-0331.
Step 3: Complete one course of high school or an approved college level Biology, Algebra/Integrated Math I, and Chemistry with a grade of “C” or higher. __________ (date completed)
- Submit evidence of successful completion of one unit of biology, algebra/integrated math, and chemistry in high school with a grade of “C” or higher or the equivalent at a post-secondary institution (BIO 090 or higher, MAT 070/DMA 040/Tiers 1 and 2 or higher, CHEM 090 or higher). Applicants wishing to complete these credits at other colleges should contact the Admissions Office at Stanly Community College to ensure that the credits are acceptable.
- To determine if credit was awarded for these required courses, applicants may view the My Documents tab in Self-Service or contact his/her Success Coach/Advisor.
Step 4: Prove college readiness. __________ (date completed)
- Be eligible to enroll in ENG 111 and MAT 143 WITHOUT a co-requisite. SCC utilizes the RISE model (Reinforced Instruction for Student Excellence) when determining college readiness. The following links explain course placement and provide a complete list of eligible placement tests:
For questions regarding eligibility to enroll in ENG 111 and MAT 143, the applicant should contact his/her Success Coach/Advisor.
*Requirements 1 through 4 must be completed no later than February 15, 2023, to be considered for acceptance into the RAD program fall entry 2023.
Step 5: TEAS Testing __________ (date completed and score)
- Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) after successfully completing admission requirements one and four above. Only those applicants who successfully complete Steps 1 and 4 will be eligible to take the TEAS exam. Applicants eligible to take the TEAS exam will be notified through their SCC student email account by the Admissions Office. This email will include steps for signing up for the exam. Students must use their SCC student email account for all communication regarding TEAS registration. Applicants may test as often as the exam is offered. There is a minimal fee for the exam, and test scores are valid for a period of two years. All eligible applicants must take the most current version of the TEAS exam at SCC; TEAS scores are not accepted from other colleges/universities.
- There is no required minimum score for the TEAS test. It is used strictly as a ranking tool for applicants. TEAS prep courses are periodically offered through SCC’s continuing education division. Contact Rita Love at 704-991-0328 or rlove9827@stanly.edu for upcoming prep courses offerings.
Step 6: Maintain GPA (ongoing)
- For the applicant who has completed any college level courses taken with SCC prior to admission into the RAD program, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required.
After conditional acceptance is granted by the admissions office, applicants must provide successful completion of the following:
- SCC Student Medical Form: The medical form will be mailed to applicants who are conditionally accepted to the RAD program and must be completed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or a nurse practitioner by the date given on the conditionally accepted letter.
- Current certification in CPR to include infant, child, adult, and AED or CPR for the Healthcare Provider that is endorsed by the American Heart Association. Current CPR certification is required throughout the student’s attendance in the RAD program.
- ACA 111 College Student Success prior to the fall semester of student’s enrollment in the RAD program.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/DRUG SCREENINGS
Applicants accepted for admission to health services programs at Stanly Community College are required to complete a criminal background check and drug screening after notification of acceptance and prior to participation in on-site clinical training. Based on the results of the checks, hospitals or clinical affiliates where the student will participate in on-site training may deny access to their facility, resulting in the student’s inability to complete the clinical portion of training. Students unable to complete the clinical portion of his or her training will be unable to progress in the program. Students are responsible for paying all costs associated with this requirement. Background checks and drug screenings will be conducted by a third party and coordinated by SCC’s Radiography program.
SELECTION PROCESS
The Radiography program admits a maximum of 20 students each fall semester. Applicants seeking admission to the Radiography program will be ranked based on TEAS scores and admitted based on rank order. Those applicants not admitted will be assigned a number on an alternate list. Applicants accepted for admission must complete all admission requirements by the date specified in their acceptance letter. Applicants who fail to complete all admission requirements by the deadline specified in their acceptance letter are subject to be removed from the acceptance list and replaced by applicants on the alternate list.
ALTERNATE LIST
Applicants on the alternate list are ranked and are notified of their position. As vacancies arise on the acceptance list, applicants on the alternate list are contacted in rank order and offered acceptance to the program. Applicants on the alternate list who are not offered acceptance to the Radiography program for the year in which they have applied to enter will NOT be carried over to an alternate list the following year. Instead, the alternate list on which their name appeared will be dissolved and each applicant must submit another application if they wish to be considered for admission in a subsequent year.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Applicants to the Radiography program are advised to familiarize themselves with all admission requirements for this program of study. If an applicant has any questions regarding these requirements, he or she is encouraged to contact his/her Success Coach/Advisor.
Note: Admission requirements are subject to change. Visit http://catalog.stanly.edu/curriculum-programs-study/radiography/#requirementstext for a current list of requirements for your intended year of entry.