Radiologic Technology Program
A Radiologic Technology
program prepares radiographers to take radiographs of all parts of the
human body for the purpose of diagnosing medical problems.
Radiographers position the patients, who either lie on a table, sit, or
stand, so that the correct parts of the body can be radiographed.
In addition, radiographers may take portable radiographs in areas
of the hospital that include the emergency room, operating room,
intensive care unit, and patient care units. Radiologic
Technologists work with ionizing radiation and learn proper procedures
to protect themselves and their patients from unnecessary radiation
exposure. The radiographer must use sterile technique,
maintain records, assist with special procedures such as arteriograms,
and administer opaque media via multiple routes, including intravenous
routes. Transfer and positioning activities are integrated
throughout the program. Radiographers must be reliable,
have mechanical aptitude and possess good communication skills.
An Associate in Applied Science
(A.A.S.) degree in Radiologic Technology will be granted for students
who complete degree requirements. This degree will be
granted exclusively to students enrolled in the Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa Radiologic Technology curriculum.
The program is designed to be completed within the required two-year
time period.
An A.A. degree may be obtainable
from NIACC with the completion of additional general education credits
if the agreement is made. The A.A.S. degree and A.A.
degree options are contingent upon Department of Education approval.
Graduates of the program are
eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
registry exam. The program is accredited by the Joint
Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and is
accredited through 2013.
Entrance Requirements
The applicant must complete the
application process through the Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa Program
Director, 641-422-6079, or at the website,
www.mercynorthiowa.com/career/radiologyschool, and the NIACC health
professions counselor, located in the Student Services Office.
Application Information
In order to apply, the following must
be met:
1. All
applicants MUST be United States citizens or permanent
residents.
2. At least 18 years of age (according to NCRP
regulations) by the start date of the program.
3. Graduation from an accredited high school or
have passed a standard equivalent program.
4. Completion of the following classes with a
minimum of a C is mandatory:
a.
Biology (1 full year high school or 1 semester college).
b.
Chemistry OR Physics (1 full year high school or 1 semester college).
5. Attendance at one of the information
sessions held by the school.
6. Must meet the requirements of the physical
demands worksheet.
Priority consideration will be
given to applicants who meet or exceed the following:
1. A minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.5 for high school.
2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
for any college course.
3. A minimum score of 18 on the ACT test.
4. Have taken the following math or science
courses with a minimum grade of C in either high school or college:
a. Geometry
b. Anatomy/Physiology
c. Other math or science courses
5. Health care experience.
6. Have completed the required three college
level courses: Medical Terminology I (not considered part of the
required general education courses, but is required for the program),
math, and communication courses (developmental courses
cannot be used to meet this requirement).
7. Have completed additional college-level
general education courses.
Program Completion
The Joint Review Committee on
Education in Radiologic Technology has mandated new requirements.
You will be required to have a total of 16 hours of college level
general education courses (developmental courses do NOT qualify) and 3
hours of Medical Terminology in order to graduate from our program with
a certificate of completion. It is recommended that
you have as many as possible of the required 19 hours completed prior to
beginning the program. If the required 19 hours are
not completed prior to the program graduation date, a certificate of
completion will not be issued. If you already have a
degree or significant college-level courses, please contact us for a
transcript review as you may already meet the requirements.
If the general education courses are not taken at NIACC, the
student will need to complete 19 hours additional from NIACC to receive
the A.A.S. degree. General education credits needed
in addition to the math and communication courses (listed in item 6)
could include courses in the following categories:
| Arts and Humanities |
3 hours |
| Social/Behavioral
Science courses |
3 hours |
| Natural Sciences |
3 hours |
Career Opportunities
Radiologist Technologists work for:
Hospitals
Privately owned facilities
Physician’s offices providing radiologic services
CURRICULUM—Required
Courses/Suggested Schedule
First Year
First Term (Fall)
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Radiation Protection (MMC-NI)* |
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Introduction to Radiologic
Technology & Patient Care (MMC-NI)*
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Medical Ethics and Legal
Concerns (MMC-NI)* |
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Radiographic Image Critique I
(MMC-NI)* |
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Customer Service (MMC-NI)* |
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Radiographic Anatomy and
Positioning I (MMC-NI)* |
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Radiographic Anatomy and
Positioning I Lab (MMC-NI)* |
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| ENG-102 |
Composition and Speech I (NIACC) |
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3 s.h. |
| HSC-120 |
Medical Terminology (NIACC) |
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3 s.h. |
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Clinical I (MMC-NI)* |
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Second Term (Spring)
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Radiographic Physics (MMC-NI)* |
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Radiographic Exposure (MMC-NI)* |
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Radiation Protection and Biology
(MMC-NI)* |
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Radiographic Image Critique II (MMC-NI)* |
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Radiographic Anatomy and
Positioning II (MMC-NI)*
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Radiographic Anatomy and
Positioning II Lab (MMC-NI)* |
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Math for Liberal Arts (NIACC) |
3 s.h. |
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OR MAT-121, College Algebra
(4 s.h.) |
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OR MAT-156 (Introduction to
Statistics (3 s.h.) |
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Clinical II (MMC-NI)* |
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Third Term (Summer)
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Clinical III (MMC-NI)* |
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Social Science/Natural
Science/Humanities Elective(s) (NIACC)
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3-6 s.h |
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May
choose from the following but must total at least 9 s.h.
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| PHI-105 |
Introduction to Ethics |
3 s.h. |
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| PSY-111 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 s.h. |
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| PSY-121 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 s.h. |
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| SOC-110 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 s.h. |
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| BIO-112 |
Introductory Biology |
3 s.h. |
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BIO-206
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Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 s.h. |
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Second Year
Fourth Term (Fall)
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Case Review (MMC-NI)* |
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Radiographic Pathology I
(MMC-NI)*
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Radiographic Image
Processing (MMC-NI)*
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Pharmacology for Radiographers
(MMC-NI)* |
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Radiographic Anatomy and
Positioning III (MMC-NI)* |
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Radiographic Anatomy and
Positioning Lab III (MMC-NI)* |
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Social Science/Natural
Science/Humanities Elective(s) (NIACC) |
3-6 s.h. |
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May
choose from the following but must total at least 9 s.h
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| PHI-105 |
Introduction to Ethics
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3 s.h. |
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| PSY-111 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 s.h. |
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| PSY-121 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 s.h. |
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| SOC-110 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 s.h. |
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| BIO-112 |
Introductory Biology |
3 s.h. |
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| BIO-206 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 s.h. |
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Clinic IV (MMC-NI)* |
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* After completion of these
courses, 40 credit hours will be transferred from Mercy Medical
Center-North Iowa School of Radiologic Technology to NIACC towards
completion of the A.A.S. Degree in Radiologic Technology.
Fifth Term (Spring)
| RAD-725 |
Imaging Quality Management
(MMC-NI) |
1 s.h. |
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| RAD-755 |
Radiographic Pathology II
(MMC-NI)
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2 s.h. |
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| RAD-726 |
Imaging Equipment (MMC-NI)
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1 s.h. |
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| RAD-900 |
Registry Review (MMC-NI) |
3 s.h. |
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| RAD-765 |
Radiographic Anatomy and
Positioning IV (MMC-NI) |
2 s.h. |
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| RAD-575 |
Radiographic Anatomy and
Positioning IV Lab (MMC-NI) |
0.5 s.h. |
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Clinic V (MMC-NI) |
3-6 s.h. |
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18.5 s.h.
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| Sixth Term
(Summer) |
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| RAD-576 |
Clinical VI (MMC-NI) |
5 s.h. |
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82.5 s.h. |
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For more information to enroll in
the Radiologic Technology program, contact:
Trudy LaBarr
Health Professions Counselor
641-422-4251 OR
1-888-GO NIACC, ext. 4251
labartru@niacc.edu
AND
Mindy Mutschler, B.A., R.T.(R)(M)
MMC-NI Radiography School
Clinical Coordinator
Mason City, IA
641-422-6289
MUTSCHLM@mercyhealth.com
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