Radiography
(A Health Manpower Shortage Program)
A.A.S Degree

Radiography is a health care career that specializes in the use of x-rays to image the body for medical diagnosis and offers excellent employment versatility and mobility.

The Radiography Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiographic Technology (JRCERT). Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination and pursue advanced education in medical imaging.

Collaborative Agreement with Carroll Community College—Carroll Community College students may complete the general education requirements for the radiography program at Carroll Community College and then transfer those credits to Hagerstown Community College. Students who are selected and complete the program graduate from Hagerstown Community College.

General Education Requirements                              22 Credits

Arts/Humanities
   Select from approved
   General Education course list. .................................. 3

Behavioral/Social Sciences
   PSY 201 General Psychology ...................................... 3

Biological/Physical Science
   BIO 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology II ......................... 4

English
   ENG 101 English Composition and Literature ...................... 3
   ENG 102 Composition and Literature .............................. 3

Information Literacy
   IST 102 Introduction to Information Technology .................. 3

Mathematics
   MAT 101 College Algebra ......................................... 3

Program Requirements                                        48 Credits
   BIO 202 Radiation Biology ....................................... 3
   PHY 106 Radiological Physics Theory ............................. 3
   RAD 101 Radiography I ........................................... 3
   RAD 102 Radiography II .......................................... 3
   RAD 103 Radiographic Positioning I .............................. 4
   RAD 104 Radiographic Positioning II ............................. 4
   RAD 105 Radiographic Positioning III ............................ 3
   RAD 106 Clinical Technique I .................................... 3
   RAD 108 Clinical Technique II ................................... 3
   RAD 110 Venipuncture for Radiographers .......................... 1
   RAD 200 Clinical Practicum ...................................... 3
   RAD 201 Medical Imaging I ....................................... 3
   RAD 202 Medical Imaging II ...................................... 3
   RAD 205 Clinical Technique III .................................. 3
   RAD 211 Clinical Technique IV ................................... 3
   RAD 212 Cross-Sectional Anatomy ................................. 3

Degree Requirement .................................................70

(NRS 456 Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers is required tomeet national certification.)