Radiologic Technology
Program Type: Associate In Applied Science
Program Level: UG
Division: Nursing & Allied Health
Program Duration: 28 months
Program Contact: Susan Williams
Time: Day
Program overview
Radiology students will learn to use radiation equipment to produce images of the tissue, organs, bones, and vessels of the body, as prescribed by physicians, to assist in the diagnosis of disease or injury. Radiology students will learn to use problem-solving and critical thinking skills to perform medical imaging procedures. They must be able to communicate effectively with patients, other health professionals and the public. The radiology student will learn to be competent and compassionate in meeting the special needs of the patient. Radiology students will also learn the importance of evaluating radiologic equipment, providing patient education, and managing a medical imaging department.
Entry Requirements
To see a list of entrance requirements for this program, please check the FDTC Course Catalog.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Critical Thinking: Students will acquire critical thinking skills in order to problem solve effectively in a changing healthcare environment.
- Students will adapt positioning for geriatric examinations
- Students will demonstrate utilization of proper exposure factors on exams requiring 3 or more exposures
- Communication: Students will acquire appropriate communicate skills among all members of the health care team and patients.
- Students will use effective oral communication skills with patients.
- Students will practice appropriate communication skills with members of the health care team.
- Professionalism: Students will model professional skills.
- Students will demonstrate professionalism through values and work ethic within the clinical setting.
- Students will summarize the requirements and value of continued medical education for lifelong learning.
- Clinical Competence: Students will become knowledgeable, clinically competent radiographers while demonstrating radiation safety practices.
- Student will be able to provide basic patient care to patients encountered in the radiology department.
- Students will demonstrate the application of appropriate radiation protection.
- Students will demonstrate ability to produce and evaluate images for radiographic quality.
Mission Statement: The Florence Darlington Technical College Program of Radiology Technology is a two-year Associate of Science Degree program designed to provide entry-level Radiographers capable of delivering quality health care through a competency based clinical and didactic education. The education provided to the students will develop communication and critical thinking skills while instilling he need for a commitment to life-long learning.
Open Application Dates for Competitive Health Sciences Programs
Applications for the FDTC Health Sciences Programs will be accepted Monday, April 1, 2024 through Wednesday, May 15, 2024 for the FALL 2024 semester.