Curriculum - Radiologic Technology
Department of Radiologic Technology
The Radiologic Technology curriculum prepares you to perform actual diagnostic X-ray examinations vital to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with the most modern sophisticated equipment.
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Fall Quarter - 1st Year
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Course
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Course Title
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Credits
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UNIV 101
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Drexel Experience
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1
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RADI 195
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Clinical Practicum I
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1
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RADI 100
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Introduction to Radiologic Technology I
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2
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MATH 100
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Fundamentals of Mathematics
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3
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RADI 150
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Principles of Radiographic Exposure I
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2
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RADI 164
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Radiologic Procedures I
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3
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RADI 193
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Methods of Patient Care I
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2
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Winter Quarter - 1st Year
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Course
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Course Title
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Credits
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ANAT 101
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Anatomy & Physiology I
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5
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RADI 153
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Principles of Radiographic Exposure II
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2
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RADI 165
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Radiographic Procedures II
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3
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RADI 196
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Clinical Practicum II
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1
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RADI 194
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Methods of Patient Care II
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1
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RADI 102
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Intro to Radiologic Principles II
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1
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UNIV 102
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Drexel Experience
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1
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HSCI 204
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Clinical Health Informatics
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3
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Spring Quarter - 1st Year
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Course
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Course Title
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Credits
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ANAT 102
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Anatomy & Physiology II
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5
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RADI 132
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Radiologic Physics I
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3
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RADI 166
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Radiographic Procedures III
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3
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RADI 154
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Radiographic Exposure III
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2
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RADI 197
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Clinical Practicum III
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1
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ENGL 101
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Expository Writing & Reading
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3
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Summer Quarter - 1st Year
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Course
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Course Title
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Credits
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ANAT 103
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Anatomy & Physiology III
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5
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RADI 198
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Clinical Practicum IV
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2
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RADI 133
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Radiologic Physics II
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3
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ENGL 102
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Persuasive Writing & Reading
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3
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Fall Quarter - 2nd Year
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Course
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Course Title
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Credits
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ENGL 103
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Analytical Writing & Reading
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3
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RADI 203
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Principles of Exposure IV
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2
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ANAT 202
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Crossectional Anatomy
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3
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RADI 200
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Radiologic Procedures IV
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3
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RADI 215
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Radiation Biology
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3
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RADI 291
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Clinical Practicum V
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2
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Winter Quarter - 2nd Year
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Course
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Course Title
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Credits
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RADI 202
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Radiographic Procedures V
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1
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RADI 201
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Medical Imaging
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2
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RADI 222
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Pathology
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3
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RADI 292
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Clinical Practicum VI
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2
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PSY 101
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Intro to Psychology
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3
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RADI 204
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Principles of Radiation Protection
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2
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Spring Quarter - 2nd Year
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Course
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Course Title
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Credits
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CS 161
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Introduction to Computers
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3
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Humanities Elective
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3
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RADI 221
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Quality Assurance
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2
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RADI 293
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Clinical Practicum VII
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2
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RADI 223
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Registry Review
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1
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PSY
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Abnormal Psychology
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3
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Upon successful completion of all Program requirements (including financial obligations) the student will be awarded an Associate in Science Degree. Successful completion of the Program allows the student to apply and sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist’s (ARRT) Registry Examination in Radiography. Successful completion of the ARRT examination allows the individual to achieve the status of Registered Technologist, Radiography, R.T. (R). To meet the University’s graduation as well as the ARRT examination eligibility requirements, the student MUST have:
1. Met all financial obligations of the University
2. Completed all Program courses with a minimum grade of C
3. Earned a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above
4. Satisfied all competency examination requirements as indicated on the “Radiographic Procedure and Competency Grade Record”
5. Completed all required clinical education assignments
6. Comprehensive Examination and the Registry Review Examination, associated within RADT 223.
7. Complete all 12 Society Credits requirements (beginning with the Fall 2010 cohort).
8. Completed the Department exit interview survey
LIMIT: If for some reason a student is unable to complete and graduate from the program within the regular 21 months he/she must complete all requirements of the program within a limit of 32 months.