Medical Radiography, AAS

Program Description

This is a two-year, full-time program that prepares students to enter the health care profession as a competent entry-level radiographer. Professional competence is achieved through a blend of theoretical and practical coursework which includes didactic and clinical experience at cooperating hospitals, clinics, and doctors’ offices.

Licensure

The curriculum for programs at Dixie State University customarily leading to licensure have been designed to meet the licensure/certification requirements in Utah as well as preparing students to apply for licensure exams in the State of Utah (see the licensing website for more information regarding licensure in Utah).  The licensure boards in each state are responsible for establishing the requirements for licensure/certification for their state. Requirements may vary from state to state and may change at any time.  Students who intend to use their DSU degree to secure licensure in any state other than Utah will need to review the professional licensure disclosures in that state pertaining to their program and consult with the state professional licensing board.  For more information speak with a program advisor in the DSU academic department offering the program.

The program is competency based and follows the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Curriculum Guide. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification. All students who have passed the national examination may apply for licensure for the State of Utah through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.

Accreditation

The DSU Medical Radiography Program is accredited through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), the national accrediting agency for radiography programs which assures that programs follow standards to maintain academic excellence. JRCERT may be contacted at:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Email: mail@jcert.org
www.jrcert.org

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Medical Radiography program, an applicant must first be accepted as a Dixie State University student. The applicant must also complete a separate application to the Medical Radiography program. Admission to the program is competitive and based on a point system. Applicants will be evaluated on their academic achievement including overall GPA, prerequisite course grades and work experience or volunteer hours in a healthcare setting that has direct contact with patients. The top 20-25 highest-scoring applicants will be selected for interviews, which will be conducted by the Medical Radiography Selection Committee. Of the applicants interviewed, the top twelve to fourteen highest-scoring students will be selected for admission into the Medical Radiography program with up to five additional students to be selected as alternates. The number of students selected is dependent on the number of clinical spots available. The deadline for applications is on the department website. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered for admission. Applications and further information are available on the website (following this link will take you out of the University Catalog).

Required for Admission:

Complete applications must include official transcripts listing final grades in the following courses: BIOL 2320 and BIOL 2325; BIOL 2420 and BIOL 2425; ENGL 1010 and ENGL 2010; MATH 1030, 1040 or 1050; PSY 1010 or PSY 1100; RADT 1010; and either COMM 1020 or COMM 2110. Science courses must be taken within the past seven years (BIOL 2320/25 and BIOL 2420/25).

A crucial element for student success in a rigorous Medical Radiography program is the capability of academic achievement. A student’s history of academic performance is indicative of future academic achievement. The eligibility requirement for admission into the Dixie State University Medical Radiography Program is a cumulative GPA of 2.7 for all Medical Radiography prerequisite courses. Prerequisite and support courses for the program provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge and are essential for success in the program. All required prerequisite courses must be completed with at least a “C” grade or higher prior to submission of application.

Program Curriculum

86 credits

NOTE: Students wishing to use BIOL 2320/BIOL 2325 and BIOL 2420/BIOL 2425 to fulfill the General Education Life Sciences requirement must also take BIOL 1300 Evolution & Ecology (1).

Graduation Requirements

1. Complete a minimum of 87 college-level credits (1000 and above).
2. Complete at least 20 lower-division credits at DSU for institutional residency.
3. Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.
4. Grade C or higher in each General Education, Program Prerequisite, and Discipline Core Requirements course.

Graduation Plan

Medical Radiography Program Learning Outcomes

At the successful conclusion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Develop competence in clinical performance. 
2. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
3. Practice professional and ethical conduct.
4. Develop effective communication skills