Radiologic Technology, AAS Degree
The Radiologic Technology program utilizes didactic, laboratory, and clinical education to prepare students to work as radiologic technologists. The didactic, or classroom portion, teaches the student the fundamental principles of x-ray production, radiographic positioning skills, radiographic anatomy, imaging equipment, radiographic pathology, patient care, and radiation safety. The clinical portion allows the student to gain practical experience in real-life situations. Students will attend courses on MTC’s campus the first two semesters of the program. For the subsequent three semesters, the student will be assigned to clinical rotations, including evening and weekend rotations, in various locations in South Dakota. This requires students to relocate to the area of their clinical assignment at their own expense. Students will also complete online courses during their clinical semesters and will infrequently return to campus for various learning activities.
Admission Requirements:
- Contact the Mitchell Tech Admissions office for an application packet. Application requirements include submission of high school and any post-secondary transcripts; ACT scores if available; and submission of a written essay using guidelines provided by Admissions. When the initial application is complete, the applicant's file will be reviewed and scored with an objective point system. Applicants meeting a target score will take the TEAS exam and must score a minimum of 62% to be accepted into the program.
- All students accepted to the program must submit to a criminal background check at the student’s expense. Details are available from the Admissions Office.
Academic Standards: Students must complete all technical courses and HS 103 with a minimum grade of C (2.0) in order to graduate. Students who do not achieve a C (2.0) grade will be prevented from enrolling in the subsequent semester due to prerequisite requirements.
Program immunization requirements have to be met before entrance to clinical sites. See an instructor for details.
Note: Students are required to use a laptop or notebook computer for this program. Students may purchase a laptop from Mitchell Tech or bring their own device that meets Mitchell Tech specifications.
Award: AAS Degree
First Semester (Fall)
Second Semester (Spring)
| RAD 120 | Intro to Clinical Radiology | 3 |
| RAD 142 | Radiology Principles II | 4 |
| RAD 152 | Radiographic Procedures II | 6 |
| RAD 160 | Radiographic Pathology | 3 |
| RAD 170 | Radiation Biology & Protection | 3 |
| HS 100 | Basic Life Support for Health Care | 0.5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19.5 |
Third Semester (Summer)
| RAD 154 | Radiographic Procedures III (online) | 2 |
| RAD 156 | Intro to CT (online) | 2 |
| RAD 211 | Clinical Radiology I | 9 |
| RAD 212 | Registry Review I (blended) | 1 |
| Behavioral Science Elective (online) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Fourth Semester (Fall)
| RAD 221 | Clinical Radiology II | 11 |
| RAD 222 | Registry Review II (blended) | 1 |
| MATH 103 | Mathematical Reasoning (online) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fifth Semester (Spring)
| RAD 231 | Clinical Radiology III | 11 |
| RAD 232 | Registry Review III (blended) | 1 |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition (online) | 3 |
| Social Science Elective (online) | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Total Credits Required to Graduate: 90.5
The Mitchell Tech Radiologic Technology program, offered for the AAS degree, is accredited by:
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
(312) 704-5300; Fax: (312) 704-5304
mail@jrcert.org
www.jrcert.org