South College Asheville NC, Knoxville TN

Radiologic Technology - Associate of Applied Science
The mission of the South College-Asheville Radiologic Technology Program is to prepare graduates, through consistent classroom and clinical experiences, who have the knowledge and experience necessary to provide quality patient care in an entry-level radiographer position. The curriculum and supportive environment facilitates the students' achieving an essential role in the profession, serving the community, and attaining personal enrichment.

The Radiologic Technology program is designed for students to complete degree requirements in two years. The degree curriculum integrates didactic and clinical instruction with increasing expectations at each level. A combination of courses from the general education core curriculum (40 credits) and the radiology major curriculum (80 credits) are required. Students must complete a separate application to the Radiologic Technology Program to secure formal admission to the program.

Students successfully completing the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology will be eligible to sit for the registry examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Successful completion of the ARRT examination provides individuals the right to practice as a registered radiologic technologist. Students convicted of a felony may be excluded from actual clinical experience and/or the opportunity to take the ARRT certification examination.

South College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).