Program Curriculum

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Statement of Mission

Consistent with the mission of Wharton County Junior College, the Radiography Program will graduate students with an Associate of Applied Science. The program will afford the opportunity for individual growth, application of knowledge, and articulation to a baccalaureate degree program in the pursuit of continuous knowledge. Upon graduation from the program, the student will have the clinical, problem-solving, and communication skills equal to that of an entry-level radiologic technologist able to meet the needs of our community.

In fulfilling our mission statement the program will:

  • Graduate students adequately prepared to become entry-level radiologic technologists.

  • Encourage professional development and life-long learning.

  • Promote the development of students’ critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Graduate an adequate number of students to meet the needs of our community.

Last updated: June 20, 2009

Course

Course Title

Semester Hours

Freshman Year, First Semester

RADR 1201

Introduction to Radiography

2

RADR 1303

Patient Care

3

RADR 1411

Basic Radiographic Procedures

4

BIOL 2401*

Human Anatomy & Physiology I

4

 

13 sem. hrs

Freshman Year, Second Semester

RADR 2401

Intermediate Radiographic Procedures

4

RADR 1313

Principles of Radiographic Imaging I

3

RADR 1266

Practicum I

2

BIOL 2402

Human Anatomy & Physiology II

4

MATH 1314

College Algebra

3

 

16 sem. hrs

Summer Session (10 weeks)

RADR 2305

Principles of Radiographic Imaging II

3

RADR 1367

Practicum II

3

 

6 sem. hrs

Sophomore Year, First Semester

RADR 2309

Radiographic Imaging Equipment

3

RADR 2217

Radiographic Pathology

2

RADR 2431

Advanced Radiographic Procedures

4

RADR 2266

Practicum III

2

ENGL 1301

Composition I

3

PSYC 2301

Psychology

3

 

17 sem. hrs

Sophomore Year, Second Semester

RADR 2333

Advanced Medical Imaging

3

RADR 2313

Radiation Biology and Protection

3

RADR 1371

Enhanced Skills

3

RADR 2267

Practicum IV

2

Humanities or Performing/Visual Arts course

3

 

14 sem. hrs

Summer Session (10 weeks)

RADR 2335

Radiologic Technology Seminar

3

RADR 2366

Practicum V

3

 

6 sem. hrs

Capstone Experience:  During the last semester of the program, the capstone experience consists of a total body competency exam that tests the student’s psychomotor skills and a mock registry exam that measures cognitive skills.  The students are then allowed to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination.