Radiography - Southern Maine Community College

Radiography from Southern Maine Community College is a Campus Associate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The radiographer , a vital member of the health care team, utilizes sophisticated x-ray equipment to obtain diagnostically valuable images of any body part. In order to perform radiographic procedures, the radiographer must have a good working knowledge of not only human anatomy and radiographic procedures, but also radiation physics, principles of imaging, radiation protection, and quality assurance. Employment opportunities include hospitals, private offices and outpatient clinics, and specialties such as mammography, computerized tomography, vascular and interventional radiography, and magnetic resonance imaging. The curriculum maintains clinical affiliations with many hospitals in southern Maine, as well as several orthopedic offices in Portland. This program prepares individuals to become radiographers at the associate degree level. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to take the certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT. Upon completion of the Radiography program, graduates will be able to: Perform radiographic examinations on pediatric, adult and elderly individuals who present with a variety of challenges. Utilize a variety of radiographic and image processing equipment in a variety of clinical settings. Utilize appropriate radiation protection techniques for patients and personnel. Deliver appropriate patient care in a variety of clinical situations. Demonstrate attention to clerical detail relative to all aspects of clinical examinations, including archiving, filing and retrieval of images. Interact professionally and competently with other health care personnel. Communicate to patients the basic procedural details of special imaging modalities such as interventional angiography, mammography, CT and MRI. Be eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists? examination in diagnostic radiography. View more details on Southern Maine Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.