2012 - 2013 catalog - Delta College

Third Semester (Spring)
Course Credits Course Title Completed
RAD 150 2 Radiographic Procedures 2
RAD 160 7 Clinical Education 2
RAD 165W 1 Clinical Seminar 2
Fourth Semester (Fall)
10 SUBTOTAL
Course Credits Course Title Completed
RAD 205W 1 Pharmacology in Imaging
RAD 210W 1 Pathology in Radiography
RAD 212 1 Advanced Imaging Equipment
RAD 215 2 Radiographic Procedures 3
RAD 220 7 Clinical Education 3
RAD 225W 1 Clinical Seminar 3
Fifth Semester (Winter)
13 SUBTOTAL
Course Credits Course Title Completed
RAD 230 1 Quality Improvement in Imaging
RAD 235 2 Radiographic Procedures 4
RAD 245 7 Clinical Education 4
RAD 258W 2 Radiography Capstone Seminar
RAD 264 1 Cross Sectional Imaging
13 SUBTOTAL
80/92 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREE
1. Approximately 18 students will be accepted each Fall Semester for Radiography courses. After successfully completing the prerequisites qualifications
and submitting a “Validation Application for Occupational Programs,” you will be eligible to register. See Validation Procedures in this catalog
for the required process.
2. Program qualifications include: (a) high school graduate or GED equivalent; (b) be admitted to Delta College; (c) provide transcripts from high school
and all other colleges attended.
3. Validation requirements: (a) LEVEL 4 READING competency; (b) LEVEL 4 MATH Competency. Math courses are to have been taken within the
last five years. c) Successful completion of each of the prerequisite courses. A minimum grade of “B” (3.0) is required for any BIO course accepted
for validation. (d) A required meeting with the program coordinator to provide the student an orientation related to the field of radiology, which may
involve being required to go to an area healthcare facility.
4. Other program requirements: (a) Current CPR certification (for the Professional Rescuer) is required for admission to the clinical sequence. CPR
currency must be maintained throughout the program. (b) Submit a completed Health Appraisal Form which requires a negative TB test. (c) Submit
evidence of Hepatitis B immunization OR signed waiver form provided during orientation.
5. If you are anticipating pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree BIO 152 and BIO 153 are required for most transfer programs.
6. Radiography Program courses are offered day and evening hours and must be taken together in the sequence shown. Clinical Education courses
are conducted primarily during daytime hours; however, off-shifts (second and third shifts) may be assigned to meet course objectives.
7. You must achieve a “C” (2.0) minimum grade in each Radiography course to be eligible to continue in and graduate from the Program. You must
comply with all Radiography Program Progression and Retention Policies (copies available from the Health Programs counselor or program faculty.)
8. In addition to tuition, fees, and textbook costs, you must purchase uniforms, nametags, and clinic shoes; provide your transportation to clinic settings;
pay for meals, parking fees, and any medical treatment that may become necessary.
9. Any student with a previous or current felony or misdemeanor conviction must inform the Radiography Program Coordinator and/or Radiography
counselor of said conviction. Students should be aware that a felony or misdemeanor conviction may constitute grounds for ineligibility to sit for the
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists national certifying examination. Students should be aware that the current ARRT application form
requests that the following information be reported: Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor; Misdemeanor speeding convictions related to alcohol or
drug use; Pleas of guilty; Plea of nolo contendere; Withheld adjudication; Suspended sentence; Military court-martial. Questions may be directed to
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, (651) 687-0048, or www.arrt.org.
10. Agency contracts with health care institutions may prohibit students with felony or misdemeanors to enter the facility and thus possibly prohibit course
completion and progression in the program.
11. See also “Dual Degrees.”
12. File an application for an associate or dual degree and/or certificate with the Registrar’s Office by at least 3 months prior to expected graduation.
See page GRADUATION_REQUIREMENTS_PAGES for other graduation requirements.
13. Delta College reserves the right to modify graduation requirements.
14. If you plan to pursue an advanced degree, see pages ADVANVED_DEGREE_PAGES for special transfer agreements.
252 Career Information: www.delta.edu See an advisor for scheduling assistance.
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