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Program Description
The purpose of this certificate is to prepare students for
positions in imaging departments and related industry. The
imaging specialization area includes an introduction to radiography,
office procedures, and a clinical component. Graduates will
be able to perform a variety of duties to include front and
back office procedures, film files, film processing, patient
transportation, and basic patient care.
Length of Program
Length of program varies with student’s ability to schedule
classes.
Entrance Date
Students are accepted quarterly.
Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam
Age
18 years of age or older
Education
High School Diploma or GED
Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course.
A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.
Salary Range
$12,000-$14,000 annually
Job Market
Graduates obtain potential for employment as patient transporters
in the radiology department or as hospital male attendants.
Office skills allow students to have the capability of becoming
office secretaries in the radiology department, clinics, physicians’
offices and other hospital areas.
Personal Traits Required
Individuals must be friendly, caring, professional, compassionate,
respectful, and be able to interact with other allied health
professionals. Students must be capable of working independently
with emphasis in patient contact and empathy. Students also
need emotional stability, problem solving and critical thinking
skills and the ability to multitask.
Curriculum
| Course |
|
Title |
|
Credit
Hours |
| |
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| ENG 101 |
|
English |
|
5 |
| MAT 103 |
|
Algebra |
|
5 |
| AHS 101 |
|
Anatomy and Physiology |
|
5 |
| AHS 104 |
|
Introduction to Health Care |
|
3 |
| AHS 109 |
|
Medical Terminology |
|
3 |
| EMP 100 |
|
Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development |
|
3 |
| SCT 100 |
|
Introduction to Microcomputers |
|
3 |
| BUS 106 |
|
Office Procedures |
|
5 |
| RAD 101 |
|
Introduction to Radiography |
|
5 |
| ISA 132 |
|
Clinical Practice for ISA |
|
2 |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
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Total Hours Required |
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39 |
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