Radiologic Technology Program, A.A.S.

Prerequisite Requirements

1.Graduate of an accredited high school or hold a GED  certificate, be 18 years of age or older and demonstrate evidence of potential success in the community college, or be a transfer student in good standing from another college or university.

2.  Anatomy and Physiology courses over five years old will not be accepted except for applicants working currently in the medical field.

3.  GPA of 2.75 or above in all radiology prerequisites.

4.  Extra consideration is given to applicants with additional degree earned, Arizona residency, health care experience, and positive references.

5.  A completed application must be submitted for admission to the RT program once the prerequisite courses have been completed. An application for admission  may be obtained from the www.mohave.edu/radtech webpage or at the Radiologic Technology Office (3400 Hwy. 95, Bullhead City, AZ 86442). Application to the RT Program is not a guarantee of admission. Call 928.704.4180 for further details.

Health Policy for Radiologic Technology

Upon admission to the program, students will be required to:

• Sign a waiver releasing the Department of Radiologic Technology and Mohave Community College from responsibility for injury or illness resulting from exposure to disease, medicines or treatments, and sign a release of medical information.
• Present evidence of two-step tuberculosis testing within the past year.
• Provide documentation of measles, mumps, rubella immunization, and a varicella titer.
• Provide evidence of HBV vaccination series or declination.
• Provide documentation of physical examination within the six-month period immediately prior to admission to the RT program demonstrating the student’s ability to perform the essential functions of the profession with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Undergo a drug screen (with negative results) and undergo a general background check.

Additional Requirements:

• Completed RT application
• Official college transcripts from non-MCC courses sent to: 

If seeking financial aid: Financial Aid Office, 1971 Jagerson Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86409

If NOT seeking financial aid:  Office of the Registrar, 1971 Jagerson Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86409

• Three (3) professional references

Program Requirements:

This program of study was modified on May 16, 2012.

See addendum for specific changes.

Fall Year One

• RAD 100 - Fundamentals of Radiologic Science (2)
• RAD 110 - Radiographic Positioning I (4)
• RAD 120 - Radiographic Exposure Technique I (4)
• RAD 130 - Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences (2)

Spring Year One

• RAD 140 - Radiographic Positioning II (4)
• RAD 150 - Radiographic Exposure Technique II (4)
• RAD 160 - Radiography Clinical Education I (4)
• RAD 170 - Radiation Physics and Equipment (3)

Summer Year One

• RAD 180 - Radiography Clinical Education II (2)
• RAD 190 - Radiobiology and Radiation Protection (3)

Fall Year Two

• COM 121 - Interpersonal Communications (3)
• PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (3)
• RAD 200 - Radiography Clinical Education III (5)
• RAD 230 - Radiographic Pharmacology (2)

Spring Year Two

• RAD 240 - Radiography Clinical Education IV (7)
• RAD 250 - Radiographic Pathology (2)
• RAD 260 - Radiographic Advanced Imaging Systems (3)

Summer Year Two

• RAD 270 - Radiographic Registry Review (3)
• RAD 280 - Radiography Clinical Education V (2)

Total Degree Credits: 86

Requirements for Graduation

Passing all core RT courses and corequisite courses with a “C” grade or better and an 85% predictability of passing the ARRT mock registry exam.