Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology

The Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology is designed to prepare students to enter the profession of radiologic technology and this program is structured to provide students with basic concepts and competencies to work as radiologic technologists in the healthcare environment.

How Do We Do This?

We accomplished this through didactic education in patient care, radiographic procedures, medical ethics and law, radiation biology, and radiation safety and protection. JPU students learn mastery of the required skill sets during their structured clinical rotations in the clinical setting.

Listed below are the student expectations for the Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology.

At John Patrick University we fulfill our mission and goals through an integrated curriculum in the Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology program. We ensure learning outcomes in which our student will:

• display effective management and communication skills, verbal and written
• show critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• demonstrate the ability to prioritize safety and patient care
• express professional work standards
• acquire the professional tools and experience for an entry-level position in radiologic technology

Credits: 60
Duration: 2 Years (4 semesters)
JPU offers three (3) semesters per calendar year. Students enrolling at a full-time status for four (4) consecutive semesters can complete the program in approximately 16 months.
Tuition: $533.34 per credit

Curriculum

BIOL150	Human Anatomy & Physiology I	3 Credits
BIOL155	Human Anatomy & Physiology II	3 Credits
SCI120	Nutrition*	3 Credits
MATH105	Algebra I	3 Credits
MATH106	Algebra II	3 Credits
SOC105	Introduction to Sociology	3 Credits
SOC107	Introduction to Psychology	3 Credits
HUM109	English Composition	3 Credits
HUM111	Fundamentals of Public Speaking	3 Credits
HUM113	Information Systems/Computer Science	3 Credits
SCI115	Medical Terminology	1 Credit
RTE100	Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences	1 Credit
RTE110	Radiographic Procedures I	2 Credits
RTE210	Radiographic Procedures II	2 Credits
RTE212	Radiographic Procedures III	2 Credits
RTE120	Medical Ethics and Law	1 Credit
RTE214	Radiologic Physics & Production	3 Credits
RTE115	Introduction to Imaging Principles	1 Credit
RTE216	Digital Imaging	1 Credit
RTE220	Advanced Modalities	1 Credit
RTE218	Radiation Biology and Protection	2 Credits
RTE222	Radiography Review and Capstone	1 Credit
RTE150	Clinical Practice I	4 Credits
RTE250	Clinical Practice II	4 Credits
RTE251	Clinical Practice III	4 Credits

Sample Plan of Study

Program Application Requirements

• 3 letters of reference
• Curriculum Vitae/Résumé
• Official transcripts from all higher education institutions
• Personal statement letter
• Copies of TOEFL or IELTS scores, if applicable
• Application
• $35.00 application fee (non-refundable)

Program Admission Requirements

• High School Diploma with a GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).  A 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) is preferred.
• If applicant’s first language, or language of instruction, is not English, English proficiency examination scores are required.  Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum scores are 550 (pBT) or 213 (cBT) or 79 (iBT).  The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score required is 6.5.  The PTE Academic minimum score required is 53.
• Interview with JPU representative
• Personal statement
• Three Letters of Reference

Certification

Is state licensure required?

No: AL, AK, DC, ID, MI, MO, NC, OK, SD

Yes: AZ, CT, FL, MS, TX, AR, CA, CO, DE, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

If required, is ARRT certification sufficient?

No: TX

Yes: AZ, CT, FL, MS, AR, CA, CO, DE, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MN, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

Does JPU’s program meet requirements to take the ARRT examination?

Yes.  Graduates are eligible to take the ARRT examination. JPU’s accreditor, Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) is recognized by the ARRT.

If ARRT is not sufficient, what are the requirements?

Texas: A Jurisprudence (JP) Exam with a score of 75 or better is required.  Visit https://tmb.state.tx.u/page/licensing for more details.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) contains the most updated information on licensure. Including each individual state. JPU reviews the information annually.

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