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Associate in Science

College of Health Sciences

Radiography

RAD-AS


Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2022 (610).

The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2022 (610), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.

Program Leadership Information

John Fleming

Program Director

(727) 341-3758


Program Summary

Transferable to a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration at SPC. Program begins in January.

Florida CIP Code

1351091100 - Radiography (AS)

Federal CIP Code

51.0911 - Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer.


Admission Rules

Please review the Radiography A.S. Admission Guide. The Admission Guide will outline the admission criteria specific to the Radiography A.S. program as well as explain the timetable for evaluation and further admission correspondence. Please review this information carefully to ensure you submit a complete application at the appropriate time. Only students who satisfy all the application requirements and submit a complete application in accordance with the information detailed in the Admission Guide will be considered for admission. Before entering the first term of the Radiography “program courses” students are encouraged to begin General Education courses and must complete the pre-entry requirements. Prior to admission, students must complete: BSC 2085 BSC 2085L MAC 1105 General Education and Support courses do not have to be completed in the order listed. Candidates will also complete the Health Programs Application form. Please see a counselor or advisor.

Admission Notes

NA

Graduation Rules

Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.

Graduation Notes

NA

SUPPORT COURSES: Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy and Physiology (Complete 10 credits)


Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Natural Science Core requirement for this AS degree.

Human Anatomy & Physiology I
3
Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab I
1
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
3
Human Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory II
1
Medical Terminology I
2

MAJOR CORE COURSES

1st Term in Program (Complete 10 credits)


Orientation to Radiography
3
Principles of Imaging I
2
Principles of Imaging I Lab
1
Radiographic Procedures I
3
Radiographic Procedures I Lab
1

MAJOR CORE COURSES

2nd Term in Program (Complete 6 credits)


Radiographic Procedures II
2
Radiographic Procedures II Lab
1
Radiographic Clinical Education I
3

MAJOR CORE COURSES

3rd Term in Program (Complete 9 credits)


Principles of Imaging II
3
Radiographic Quality Assurance Lab
1
Radiographic Clinical Education II
5

MAJOR CORE COURSES

4th Term in Program (Complete 7 credits)


Radiographic Clinical Education III
5
Radiation Biology
2

MAJOR CORE COURSES

5th Term in Program (Complete 6 credits)


Radiographic Pathology
2
Radiographic Clinical Education IV
4

MAJOR CORE COURSES

6th Term in Program (Complete 8 credits)


Advanced Medical Imaging
3
Radiographic Clinical Education V
5

SUPPORT COURSES

Mathematics (Select 3 credits)


Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Mathematics Core requirement for this AS degree.

College Algebra
3
Trigonometry
3
Pre-Calculus Algebra
3
Pre-Calculus Algebra/Trigonometry
5
Calculus with Analytic Geometry I
5
Applied Calculus I
3

SUPPORT COURSES

Computer and Information Literacy Requirement (Complete 1 course)


Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Computer Competency Requirement for this AS degree.

Computer Applications
3

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Communications - Composition- Core


Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.


AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Communications - Speech


Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Speech coursework . Minimum grade of "C" required.


AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Social and Behavioral Sciences- Core


Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H or AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H will satisfy the <b><u>course</b></u> component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.


AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Humanities and Fine Arts-Core


Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.


AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Ethics


Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.


AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Enhanced World View


Complete at least one 3-credit course intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.


AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS - Civic Literacy


Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) <b>AND</b> satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.

American National Government
3
Honors American National Government
3
History of the United States II
3
Honors History of the US II
3

Total Credits
77