2020-2021 Catalog [Aug. 2020-Aug. 2021] [Archived Catalog]
Radiography (Florida State College at Jacksonville Option) (2154) (A.S.)
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Associate in Science
This is a Limited Access program.
Mission/Purpose
The mission for the Associate in Science in Radiologic Technology program is to educate, train and clinically prepare students to produce diagnostic medical radiographic images. The program is a balance between theory and practice that enhances the educational experience and provides students with the skills and preparation necessary for employment in the field of radiography.
The Program
This program is designed for individuals who wish to become certified in radiography. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the ARRT examination and work as entry-level radiographers. You are strongly advised to complete as many of the general education courses as possible before applying to the program. A brochure outlining costs, requirements, deadlines, and procedures is available at fscj.edu/2154 or from the radiography/allied health department on North Campus.
A minimum grade of C must be achieved in all professional coursework in order to continue in the program.
The Career
Radiographers, under the supervision of a radiologist, play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and trauma. Radiographers perform x-ray examinations of systems of the body, including the skeletal, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, and digestive systems. Graduates of the Florida State College at Jacksonville Radiography program are eligible to take the nationally recognized American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination immediately after graduation. This credential offers the radiographer excellent employment opportunities as well as a competitive salary. For more information, visit the ARRT website at arrt.org.
Certification/Licensing
Graduates of the Radiography program are eligible to take the nationally recognized American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination immediately after graduation.
Application Procedure
To meet the minimum requirements for consideration for acceptance to the Radiography program, students must:
- Complete an application to the Radiography program.
- Have completed the prerequisite courses with a C or better.
Note: Admissions preference is given to fully qualified candidates who have met all entrance criteria, including the satisfaction of prerequisite courses. Should seats remain available in the program cohort, applicants who fulfill admissions criteria prior to the start of the program will be considered next, followed by those with the highest number of completed prerequisite courses. Qualified applicants with pending prerequisite course requirements will receive a conditional acceptance letter outlining the remaining criteria for full program admission.
Application Deadline(s)
The application deadline is May 15 each year with classes starting in fall term.
Need More Information? Contact:
Call (904) 646-2300
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