Radiography

Degree Type

Associate of Applied Science
College

Health, Education, and Human Sciences
Contact

Advising Coordinator: Autumn Perkins
Phone: 479-788-7841

Start your career in the fast-paced world of healthcare with an associate degree in radiography.

The Associate of Applied Science degree in radiography prepares students to function in the health care community as a professional and competent entry-level radiographer. Students learn basic and advanced skills in radiographic procedures, clinical education, and medical terminology. Courses assist in developing diagnostic radiographic examinations using technical knowledge and clinical skills while demonstrating quality patient care indicative of high ethical standards and professional growth and development. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the national certification examination in radiologic technology administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Admission into the radiography program is highly selective. Accepted students receive their professional education through class work and clinical practice. While the class work portion of the professional education is conducted on the UAFS campus, clinical education takes place in area hospitals/clinics.

Format

On Campus

Credit Hours

Degree Plan

AAS-Radiography

Related Programs

Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
This program is designed as a completion program for registered radiographers and prepares highly competent imaging practitioners for professional careers in a dynamic health care environment. Graduates are prepared to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers examination through a variety of classroom instruction and hands-on practice.

Once a Radiography student has passed the national certification examination, practice may occur in:

Acute Care Hospitals
Physicians' offices
Outpatient Surgery Centers
Medical Clinics
Mobile Radiography Services
Industrial Radiography
Sales and Service
Traveling Technology businesses
Specialization in CT, MRI, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography, Special Procedures or any number of other areas such as Cardiac Cath Lab are other employment options.

The radiography program at UAFS College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences was established to serve the needs of the population and health care industry in the community and surrounding area. The program is committed to providing a high-quality education through didactic courses and clinical experiences in medical radiography in order to produce competent and registry-eligible radiography practitioners with the potential for advancement and leadership, whether the emphasis is education, management, or practice.

Annual program effectiveness data is a condition of continued accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The data required includes the five-year average credentialing examination pass rate, five-year average job placement rate, and annual program complete rate. Click here to view program effectiveness data.

Students will use critical thinking skills:
- Problem-solving skills to modify standard procedures to accommodate patient conditions and other variables
- Critiquing images for diagnostic quality and make appropriate improvements
Student will demonstrate:
- Communication skills
- Effective written and oral communication skills
Students will model professionalism.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors in the clinical practice
- Participate in personal and professional growth opportunities
Students will have knowledge and skills required to be clinically competent in all radiographic tasks necessary for an entry level radiographer., including:
- Applying positioning skills
- Selecting proper technical factors for radiographic procedures
- Applying the principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others
- Anticipating and providing appropriate patient care, safety, and comfort

JRCERT Accreditation

JRCERT Accreditation Logo The Associate of Applied Science in radiography is accredited by the national accrediting agency; the Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). You may contact JRCERT at 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182. You may also reach them at 312-704-5300 or mail@jrcert.org. The program was awarded full accreditation for a period of 8 years in December 2018. The next scheduled review is August 2026.