Radiography Education - Transfer Track

Catalog 2023-2024

Associate in Applied Science

The Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, JRCERT, http://www.jrcert.org/ and the Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of X-ray Compliance/Technologist Certification Section, http://www.state.nj.us/dep/rpp/tec/rtboard.htm.

The Associate’s degree Radiography Education Program at Middlesex College is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and as such meets the education requirements for New Jersey state licensure and national certification.

 

Program Outcomes:

Graduates of the Program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to be a clinically competent entry-level radiographer.
  • Utilize critical thinking to problem solve.
  • Model professionalism.
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills.

 

Recommended Course Sequence

Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion.

Courses may have prerequisite and corequisite requirements. Check course descriptions for details.

Summer Session - July Start

RAD-100

Introduction to Radiography
1

BIO-111

Human Anatomy and Physiology I
4

CSC-107

Computers in Health Technologies
1

Semester I - Fall

RAD-128

Basic Medical Principles
4

RAD-141

Radiographic Positioning, Anatomy and Pathology I
2

RAD-147

Clinical Procedures I
4

RAD-171

Radiographic Imaging and Science I
4

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GE Mathematics Elective
3

Choose one Mathematics course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Math, Science and Technology (GE MST).

Semester II - Spring

RAD-139

Radiation Protection and Biology
2

RAD-143

Radiographic Positioning, Anatomy and Pathology II
2

RAD-157

Clinical Procedures II
4

RAD-172

Radiographic Imaging and Science II
2

BIO-112

Human Anatomy and Physiology II
4

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 Session

RAD-166

Radiographic Positioning, Anatomy and Pathology III
1

RAD-167

Clinical Procedures III
4

Semester III - Fall

RAD-247

Radiographic Positioning, Anatomy and Pathology IV
2

RAD-277

Clinical Procedures IV
3

RAD-275

Radiographic Physics and Equipment Maintenance
3

ENG-121

English Composition I
3

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GE Humanities Elective
3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Humanities (GE HUM).

Semester IV - Spring

RAD-287

Clinical Capstone I
3

RAD-256

Radiographic Seminar I
2

RAD-285

Advanced Radiographic Imaging
2

ENG-122

English Composition II
3

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GE Social Science Elective
3

Choose one course designated in the course descriptions as General Education Social Science (GE SS).

Summer Session

RAD-297

Clinical Capstone II
1

RAD-299

Radiographic Seminar II
1

Standards of Progress

Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Must achieve a “C” grade or better in all Radiography courses in order to progress through the curriculum. Must achieve a “C” grade or better in all science courses to satisfy degree requirements. Must complete the Radiography Education program in no fewer than two and no more than three 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.

Total Credits 71

Contact Information
Radiography

Contact Name: Patti Luck, department chair
Contact Phone: 732.906.2583
Contact Email: PLuck@middlesexcc.edu 
Department Web: https://www.middlesexcc.edu/radiography/


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