Radiological Technology - North Central Texas College

Radiological Technology from North Central Texas College is a Campus Associate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Radiological Technology Program is a two-year, 72 credit hour curriculum leading to the Associate of Applied Science Degree that prepares students to assume the role of a radiological technologist, sometimes called rad techs or x-ray techs. Radiological technologists use x-ray equipment to create images of the internal body to diagnose injury and disease. Their services are performed at the request and under the supervision of a physician. Graduates of the Radiological Technologist Program qualify for registry exams through NCTC accreditation of SACS. Upon completion of the program, a graduate will be eligible to take the national registry examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). If successful on the registry exam, the graduate is eligible to be licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Medical Radiologic Technologist. Students are encouraged to take all the academic support courses prior to entering the program. The program is rigorous, and completing the support courses enables the student to complete the program successfully while maintaining personal responsibilities such as work and family commitments. The Radiological Technology student will employ cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills in acquisition of their degree. They will be expected to perform as radiographic technologists who must lift and move patients as well as push, pull, lift, and carry heavy equipment. Additionally, students will be required to stoop, bend, and stand for long periods of time and will be required to move quickly in emergency situations. Interpersonal skills are an integral part of the profession and require that the student be able to function appropriately in highly stressful situations. A physical examination and proof of immunization ust be submitted prior to beginning the program. Students must be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the Health Care Provider level as designated by the American Heart Association. A copy of a current CPR card must be submitted to the student?s instructor prior to attending clinical. View more details on North Central Texas College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.