Radiology Technology INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION 2015 2016 866.Macomb1 (866.622.6621) www.macomb.edu
Radiologic Technology CREDENTIAL TITLE PROGRAM OPTIONS CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED Associate of Applied Science Radiologic Technology 65 CONTACT INFORMATION NOTES Prepares students for the technical and clinical program components leading to an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology. CONTACT TITLE NAME PHONE E MAIL LOCATION Associate Dean 586.226.4760 Center Campus Program Description: The Radiologic Technology program is designed to ensure that entry level radiologic technologists possess the essential technical and clinical skills expected by employers of radiographers and ensure that graduates of the program are prepared to successfully pass the certification examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology. Requirements & Specific Information: Macomb Community College will prepare students by providing the necessary prerequisite and general education courses needed to be admitted to hospital clinical teaching programs to complete the clinical and technical components of the AAS degree. Upon notification of successful completion of the hospital clinical teaching component, students will be granted 30 semester credits. This along with completion of all pre requisite courses and general education courses will allow students to apply for graduation with an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology and make them eligible to take the certification examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology to become certified radiologic technologists. Career Opportunities: To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at www.onetonline.org. Transfer Pathways: Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers. 8 Transfer Resource Guide 1
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 65 credit hours) SUGGESTED SEQUENCE BASED ON FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT. MAY ALSO BE COMPLETED BASED ON PART-TIME ENROLLMENT. CORE COURSES: COMMON DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE NOTE: The courses below must be for college credit. After the completion of the hospital component of the program, students will be granted a block of 30 credits in radiologic technology and be eligible for an Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology and eligible to apply for certification as Radiologic Technologists. HHSC 1700 Medical Terminology 3.0 ITCS 1010 Computer & Information Processing Principles 4.0 CREDIT HOURS Group I Course: ENGL 1180 ENGL 1210 Communications 1 Composition 1 Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade of C or better 3.0 4.0 Group II Course: BIOL 2710 Human Physiological Anatomy 6.0 Group II Course: PHSA 1050 Group II Course: MATH 1000 Group III Course: PSYC 1010 Group IV Course: PHIL 2100 Physical Science 4.0 Intermediate Algebra Introductory Psychology Introduction to Ethics Grade C or better in MATH 0070 or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement exam or prerequisite exam 4.0 4.0 3.0 Group V Course: PHED 2070 PHED-2076 Wellness Focus Prevention, Intervention, Treatment of Disease, Illness & Injury Wellness: CPR/AED & First Aid for the Professional Rescuer 3.0 30 semester credits granted upon successful completion of hospital component of program 30.0 NOTES: The preliminary courses are needed to apply to the program. It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor, advisor or faculty/department coordinator to plan your schedule. This program requires American Heart Association CPR Certification. 2
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree The Associate of Applied Science Degree is intended to provide the preparation necessary for potential employment in an occupational specialty. Requirements Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 Minimum 15 semester hours of credit earned at Macomb Minimum 62 semester hours of credit courses numbered 1000 or above, which include: A minimum 18 semester hours of credit in Arts and Sciences courses numbered 1000 or above, as described in the Group Concentrations table; and A minimum of an additional 44 semester hours, including required career preparation and related courses as well as any electives required in the program. Arts and Sciences Courses Required for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree A minimum of one course from each of the five Arts and Sciences groups must be selected. Electives and Arts and Sciences requirements must be satisfied by courses numbered 1000 or higher. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree requirements are met by taking the required career courses and the Arts and Sciences courses. See Academic Placement Procedures for information on course placement in chemistry, English, English for Academic Purposes, mathematics, and reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not count toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. Contact a counselor or academic advisor if you need help in choosing the appropriate course. GROUP Arts and Sciences Group Concentration for Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements COURSES MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 18 SEMESTER HOURS I.A ENGL 1180 or ENGL 1210 1 Course I.B Other English Composition, Reading, or Speech See Note below II. III. IV. Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Physics Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, INTL 2010, INTL 2500, INTL 2700, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science Art, Creative Writing, Foreign Language, Humanities, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Theater Arts 1 Course 1 Course 1 Course V. Any PHED Wellness course 2000 or above 1 Course Note: If students take one course from each of Groups I.A, II, III, IV, and V, and still have taken less than the minimum of 18 semester hours of Arts and Sciences courses required for the AAS degree, they may elect additional hours from Groups I.B, II, III, IV, or V to satisfy minimum degree requirements. 3
Course Descriptions BIOL 2710 Human Physiological Anatomy 6.00 credit hours (formerly BIO 271) Students will NOT receive credit for both BIOL 2710 and BIOL 2310. This course is designed for students in Health and Human Services programs. It is an intensive lecture/laboratory course emphasizing the basic concepts and principles of human anatomy and physiology. BIOL 1000 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite to BIOL 2710 for those planning to transfer to a four year health science program. (7 contact hrs) EAPP 1500 Integrated Skills & Preparatory Composition 5 4.00 credit hours Prerequisite: EAPP 1400 with grade C or better, or placement (formerly ESLL 1050) This advanced course provides a bridge from EAPP classes to English composition courses. It also prepares students for academic work in other college classes. Students will review grammatical structures and sentence structure with a focus on using a variety of sentence types. Students will write paragraphs, summaries, and essays using new structures and vocabulary. Students will continue to improve their academic vocabulary. Regular use of computer lab is also included. (5 contact hrs) ENGL 0050 Preparatory Composition 3.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Placement (formerly ENG 005) Extensive work with punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure. Designed as preparatory for successful work in freshman composition courses. (3 contact hrs) ENGL 1180 Communications 1 4.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better (formerly ENG 118) No credit after ENGL 1210. The focus of this course is college level expository and argumentative writing. This course places extensive emphasis on organization and development of essays along with the study of grammar and mechanics. This course develops competence in English sentence elements and skill in organizing, proofreading, and revising essays. Students who have completed ENGL 1210 successfully should NOT take ENGL 1180. Students will NOT receive credit for both. (4 contact hrs) HHSC 1700 Medical Terminology 3.00 credit hours (formerly MAST 1700) This course is designed for those individuals who have a need for working knowledge of medical terminology in a variety of medical, paramedical, and medical office positions. Stress will be placed on medical terminology as it occurs in the body s many anatomical systems encompassing the structure of each anatomical system, common disease, anomalies, and surgeries. (3 contact hrs) ITCS 1010 Computer & Information Processing Principles 4.00 credit hours (formerly CIS 101) ITCS 1010 introduces Information Technology concepts and methods that knowledge workers use to organize and manage information resources. Computer concept topic areas include up to date information about hardware, software, the Internet, telecommunications and network systems, databases, commerce and transaction processing, and information and decision support systems. Students develop or enhance basic skills in using computer applications software (word processing, database management systems, spreadsheet, and presentation packages) to effectively communicate for the benefit of an organization. Methods of instruction include lecture and lab. (4 contact hrs) MATH 1000 Intermediate Algebra 4.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Grade C or better in MATH 0070 or an equivalent college course, or an acceptable score on a placement exam or prerequisite exam (formerly MTH 100) (3 credit hours prior to Fall 1990) MATH 1000 is an additional course in algebra and includes linear equations and inequalities in one and two variables; systems of linear equations in two and three variables; expressions and equations containing quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic terms; rational and quadratic inequalities; complex numbers; graphs of lines, parabolas, and circles; and an introduction to functions and functional notation. A scientific calculator is required. (4 contact hrs) 4
PHED 2070 Wellness Focus Prevention, Intervention, Treatment of Disease, Illness & Injury 3.00 credit hours (formerly PED 207) Course focus is on prevention/intervention/treatment of cardiovascular disease, a variety of sudden illnesses and medical emergencies, including injuries and accidents. Additional topics will include transmission of diseases, legal aspects of emergency care, body systems, medical emergencies, drug and alcohol abuse, nutrition, stress management, weight management and exercise as they relate to wellness. American Red Cross certifications: RTE, AED, and CPR for Adult, Child and Infant awarded upon successful completion of specific components of course. Assembly of a first aid kit is required. (3 contact hrs) PHED 2076 Wellness: CPR/AED & First Aid for the Professional Rescuer 3.00 credit hours (Formerly PHED 2075) PHED 2076 focuses on the professional rescuer level of training. Topics include blood borne pathogens, legal aspects of emergency care, body systems, medical emergencies, first aid, nutrition, stress management, weight management, and exercise as they relate to wellness. Students who successfully complete specific components of the course will earn the American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certification. (3 contact hrs) PHIL 2100 Introduction to Ethics 3.00 credit hours (formerly PHI 210) A critical examination of the foundation of various ethical systems. Specific ethical problems are posed especially those which relate to the student s situation and possible solutions are discussed. Students will be challenged to define and defend their ethical position against alternative systems. (3 contact hrs) PHSA 1050 Physical Science 4.00 credit hours (formerly PHS 105A) No credit after NSC 118 or PHS 101. An overview of the physical sciences, to illustrate the underlying physical concepts of modern technological society. These concepts are investigated through selected laboratory experiences and classroom work designed to improve a general understanding of the physical sciences. (4 contact hrs) PSYC 1010 Introductory Psychology 4.00 credit hours (formerly PSY 101) Nature, scope, and methods of psychology as behavioral science, emphasizing development, biological foundation of behavior, sensation, and perception, learning, emotion, motivation, and personality. (4 contact hrs) 5