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Radiologic Technologist
A Radiologic Technologist (Radiographer) uses critical thinking and independent judgment to obtain a diagnostic imaging study while maintaining quality patient care and minimizing radiation exposure. Technologists are employed in acute care settings, ambulatory care settings, physicians' offices, in education, and in management or sales positions. With additional education and training, radiographers may be employed in Radiation Therapy, Computed Tomography, Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, Special Vascular Imaging and Cardiac Catheterization.
The two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree consists of one semester of Health Professions Core Curriculum and five semesters of both didactic (classroom) and clinical education. Admission to the core curriculum is open to all students who are accepted into the University of Montana - Missoula, College of Technology. Students must pass SCN 201N with an 80% or above, have proof of eligibility for WTS 101 or 115, and a GPA of core classes of 2.75 or greater to be eligible to apply to the Radiologic Technology Program. Once in the program all students are expected to complete SCN 202N and all RAD classes with an 80% or higher to continue in the program.
The four semesters of the program will include a combination of classroom and clinical work to allow students the ability to integrate knowledge and skills. A ten-week summer clinical rotation is required between the first and second years. Students will be expected to participate in the clinical setting during wintersession between fall and spring semester the second year.
The Radiographic Technology Program is recognized by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. When all requirements for the Associate Degree are completed, the student will be eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Upon successful completion of this examination, the student becomes a Registered Radiologic Technologist - R.T.(R) ARRT. Conviction of a crime (misdemeanor or felony) could leave an individual ineligible for participation in the certifying test. Please contact the ARRT, arrt.org, if this is a potential problem.
Students entering the program are required to rotate to clinical sites outside the Missoula area on a periodic basis. These rotations will take place during summer session, fall semester and spring semester of the second year. These sites may include, but are not limited to, Ronan, Hamilton, and Polson.
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| Length of Program: | 2 Years |
| Award Upon Graduation: | Associate of Applied Science Degree |
| Entry Times: | Fall Semester |