Program Descriptions             Radiologic Technology Department Programs   1. Radiologic Technology Degree Radiologic Technology Degree back to top The Radiologic Technology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in Radiologic departments and related businesses and industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Radiologic Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree, and are eligible to sit for the national certification exam to become a registered radiologic technologist. The exam is administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (20 N. Walker Dr., Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-3182, Phone (312) 704-5300. Lanier Technical College proudly announces that the accreditation of its Radiologic Technology Program has been renewed for a period of eight years (the maximum length the JRCERT awards). Within the mission of Lanier Technical College, the school's mission is to educate radiologic technology students in the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to become qualified professional practitioners who provide quality service and care to the community. The school also promotes long-term professional growth by fostering graduates to become multi-skilled practitioners in the radiologic sciences. The school is also designed to broaden intellectual perspectives, stress ethical and humane values, and prepare students to be productive and responsible citizens who adequately respond to social, cultural, and economic challenge. The goals of the Radiologic Technology program are as follows: 1) Require students to achieve at least minimum academic standards required by the program as outlined in the program's handbook for all technical and related courses in the radiologic technology curriculum. 2) Produce graduates who demonstrate competence in performing all required radiologic technology procedures as outlined in the program's handbook as required of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist certification examination. 3) Achieve course completion rates of not less than 75% over a 5 year period. Have graduates successfully pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Examination at a pass rate of not less than 75% over a 5 year period. 4) Prepare students with skills of critical thinking and problem solving to encourage them to utilize insights gained in liberal education courses in their professional life. 5) Promote students/graduates to demonstrate excellence in both written and oral communication skills in the academic and clinical environment. The student will exercise judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures. This program is offered by the Radiologic Technology (RAD) department. Availibility Seventeen students are accepted Fall quarter based on course and space availability. The program is taught at the Lanier Park Campus of Northeast Georgia Medical Center with internship rotations in medical facilities in Hall County. The application and transcript deadline is July 1 of each year. This program offers day classes at the Lanier Park Campus. Requirements Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Additional Requirements  Radiologic Technology program admission is a competitive selection process. Meeting minimum program criteria does not guarantee an applicant acceptance into the program. This process evaluates the cumulative GPA of the nine core and occupational classes required before the interview and the GPA for specific math and science courses (MAT 1111, AHS 104, BIO 2113 and BIO 2114). Interview scores and references are also evaluated in this process. The Radiography program admits students once per year at the beginning of the Fall Quarter. Students must submit an Application for Selection to the Office of Academic Affairs between June 1 and July 1 if they want to be considered for selection to the upcoming Fall class. Students will not be considered for selection unless an application is submitted. References and an Essay will be required in the event the applicant is called for an interview. All applicants must receive a grade of (C) or higher in each core class with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher to be considered for selection. BIO 2113, 2114 and AHS 104 must be taken within three years of starting the RAD Tech program. Students will be admitted to the Radiologic Technology Program through a weighted score system made up of the following four factors: • Overall GPA for the nine core/occupational classes required to interview 20% • GPA for Medical, Math and Science courses 30% • References 5% • Interview 45% • Total 100% Curriculum General Core Courses Credit Hours Textbooks BIO 2113 Anatomy & Physiology I 5 View BIO 2114 Anatomy & Physiology II 5 View ENG 1101 Composition And Rhetoric 5 View MAT 1111 College Algebra 5 View       - OR - MAT 1101 Mathematical Modeling (5) View XXX XXX Degree Level English/Humanities/Fine Arts 5 XXX XXX Degree Level General Core Elective 5 XXX XXX Degree Level Social/Behavioral Sciences 5 Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks AHS 104 Introduction To Health Care 3 View RAD 101 Introduction To Radiography 5 View RAD 107 Principles Of Rad Exposure I 4 View RAD 116 Principles Of Rad Exposure II 3 View RAD 117 Rad Imaging Equipment 4 View RAD 119 Rad Pathology/Med Terminology 3 View RAD 120 Principle Of Radiation Biology 5 View RAD 123 Radiologic Science 5 View RAD 126 Radiologic Technology Review 4 View RAD 132 Clinical Radiography I 5 View RAD 133 Clinical Radiography II 7 View RAD 134 Clinical Radiography III 7 View RAD 135 Clinical Radiography IV 7 View RAD 136 Clinical Radiography V 7 View RAD 137 Clinical Radiography Vi 10 View RAD 138 Clinical Radiography Vii 10 View SCT 100 Introduction To Computers 3 View And completion of specialization in one of the following areas: Credit Hours Textbooks Option I RAD 103 Body, Trunk, & Upper Extremity 3 View RAD 106 Lower Extremity & Spine Proced 3 View RAD 109 Contrast Procedures 3 View RAD 113 Cranium Procedures 2 View Option II RAD 108 Radiographic Procedures I-a 4 View RAD 110 Radiographic Procedures II-a 4 View RAD 112 Radiographic Procedures III-a 4 View Credit Hours Required For Graduation 138   COMMISSION OF A FELONY MAY PREVENT YOU FROM OBTAINING RADIOGRAPHY CERTIFICATION.   Please read the following: All applicants for certification as a Radiographer shall consent to a criminal background check. OCGA 43-1-19. The Amercian Registry of Radiogiology Technologists shall have the authority to refuse to grant, to revoke, or to discipline the certification of any radiographer if such person has any of the following: 1) a felony conviction; 2) a conviction for any crime involving moral turpitude, 3) an arrest, charge, or sentence for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude where:      a) a plea of nolo contendere was entered,      b) first offender treatment granted, or      c) the adjudication was otherwise withheld. A felony includes any offense which, if committed in the state of Georgia would be deemed a felony. A convicion includes either a verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty. OCGA 43-1-19.