Our program’s mission is to provide the opportunity for students to develop into competent, knowledgeable radiographers who provide quality radiological services in a caring manner.
Radiologic Technologists are an important member of the allied health professional team. They perform diagnostic imaging examinations using complex and sophisticated equipment, while working closely with physicians and nurses in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
The Radiography Program is a six (6) semester program that focuses on preparing highly competent radiologic technologists who provide quality service in a caring manner. Graduates who successfully complete the program are awarded an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree in Radiography. Graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination. Upon successfully passing the exam, participants are certified as Radiologic Technologists. Once certified, graduates may become licensed in Florida through the Department of Health Bureau of Radiation Control.
Program Accreditation
The Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2580
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Program Size
Up to 10
Bethesda Hospital East
Since 1959, Bethesda Hospital East has provided quality health services with care and dedication. The 401-bed, fully accredited, not-for-profit hospital and affiliates offer a full array of healthcare services, including an advanced primary stroke center, cancer care, cardiovascular care, diagnostic imaging, and emergency care. The hospital’s Emergency Department, which serves both adults and children, treats nearly 80,000 patients annually. Bethesda’s highly skilled physicians perform more than 4,600 inpatients surgeries and 5,500 outpatient surgeries each year.
Eligibility Requirements and Application Schedule
Eligibility Prerequisites
- High School diploma or GED
- Overall college GPA of 2.5 or greater
- Completion of prerequisite courses listed below
- Pre-Admission Entrance Exam – TEAS for ADN
- Successful completion of a criminal background check and drug screening
Application Requirements
- Online application
- Three letters of recommendation
- Application fee of $100
- Official transcripts
Prerequisite Courses
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Course Name Credits MAC 1105 College Algebra 3 ENC 1101 English Composition 3 PSY 2012 General Psychology 3 Humanities Elective(s) 6 -
Course Name Credits HSC 1000 Introduction to Health Care
(This course may have been taken in high school. It is recommended, but not required)3 BSC 2085 Anatomy & Physiology I 3 BSC 2085L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1 BSC 2086 Anatomy & Physiology II 3 BSC 2086L Anatomy & Physiology II Lab 1 CGS 1100 Micro Computers 3 -
Bethesda College of Health Sciences accepts a limited number of transfer credit from another nationally or regionally accredited institution. Only those courses identified for each academic program in the "Academic Programs" section of the College Catalog will be considered for acceptance on transfer. Each course to be transferred must have been completed with a grade of "C" or higher (2.0 on a 4.0 scale).
- Anatomy & Physiology I and II courses and labs and Microbiology course and lab taken more than 10 years ago are not transferable
- Courses identified by the State of Florida Common Course Number System will transfer automatically into the College. Courses without this designation will be evaluated individually by the program faculty.
- Transcripts from High Schools, Colleges and Universities outside of the United States must be evaluated and translated by an approved evaluation agency and sent directly to Bethesda College of Health Sciences.
Curriculum
To view the full course catalogue with additional course details and program policies, please download the Academic Catalog
Y1 Fall
Y1 Spring
Y1 Summer
Y2 Fall
Y2 Spring
Y2 Summer
Learning Outcomes
- Students will position properly for radiological procedures.
- Students will calculate appropriate technical factors and correctly relate these factors to image quality.
- Students will utilize the ALARA concept.
- Students will manipulate technical factors for different patient populations.
- Students will modify positioning for a variety of patients.
- Students will use appropriate oral communication skills.
- Students will use appropriate written communication skills.
- Students will exhibit professionalism in the clinical area.
- Students will appreciate the value of professional growth.