Pre-Radiology Technology
Degree offered
Certificate of Achievement in Pre-Radiology Technology
Credits required 29
Dean
Patricia Dent
Program contact
Patricia Dent, Dean of Health Sciences, ext. 2141
Program Goal Statement
This program prepares students to apply for transfer to an associate degree program in radiology technology.
Program Information
- Admission to radiology technology programs is competitive. This certificate program enables students to complete required foundation courses required by most two-year radiology technology programs and provides an introduction to the field. Students are strongly encouraged to contact transfer institutions regarding required course preparation.
- The program also prepares students for many other Health Sciences degree programs. Contact Admissions, ext. 2516, for more information.
After BCC
Students are encouraged to apply to associate degree radiology technology programs after completion of certificate. Students should choose BCC courses that meet the requirements of the associate degree programs of choice. Transfer Affairs (ext. 2227) can assist with this process.
Degree Requirements
Program Courses
| BIO 233 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 credits |
| BIO 234 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| CIT 121 | Information Technology Fluency I | 3 credits |
| CIT 122 | Information Technology Fluency II | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| HLT 101 | Medical Language Module I | 1 credit |
| HLT 102 | Medical Language Module II | 1 credit |
| MTH 173 | Trigonometry | 3 credits |
| PHY 101 | Technical Physics I | 4 credits |
| RAD 101 | Orientation to Radiology Technology | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
Recommended Course Sequence - Fall Semester 1
| BIO 233 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 credits |
| CIT 121 | Information Technology Fluency I | 3 credits |
| HLT 101 | Medical Language Module I | 1 credit |
| MTH 173 | Trigonometry | 3 credits |
| PHY 101 | Technical Physics I | 4 credits |
Recommended Course Sequence - Spring Semester 2
| BIO 234 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| CIT 122 | Information Technology Fluency II | 3 credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I: College Writing | 3 credits |
| HLT 102 | Medical Language Module II | 1 credit |
| RAD 101 | Orientation to Radiology Technology | 3 credits |
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAM
Admission Requirements
- Applicants must have high school algebra I and II or higher, geometry, and biology or chemistry with grades of “C-“ or better.
- Successful candidates excel in high school math, science, and computer courses.
- BIO 111 or BIO 121 or college equivalent.
Grade Requirements
- Students must achieve a minimum of “C” in all courses in order to transfer credits to an associate degree program.
- Priority consideration in associate degree programs will be given to graduates who have excelled in required math, science, and computer technology courses.
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