ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (A.A.S.)
(Hegis Code Number 5207)
Program Director:  Nancy Augustyn
(716) 827-2443
Room 355

Are you interested in a rewarding professional health care career?  Why not consider Trocaire College's Diagnostic Radiologic Technology program?  Radiologic (X-ray) Technology is the use of x-rays to produce diagnostic medical images for use in the diagnosing and treating of injuries and diseases.

Trocaire's Radiologic Technology program:

• is the only DIAGNOSTIC program in Erie County
• is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
• has a competency based curriculum that incorporates both didactic and clinical components
• has over 20 clinical education centers used as student affiliation sites  
• offers matriculated students the opportunities to observe various specialty imaging areas, such as CT (Computerized Tomography), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), DMS (Diagnostic Medical Sonography), and many others
• provides transfer opportunities for advanced education choices.

Graduates of the Radiologic Technology program are employed in a variety of settings such as hospitals, free- standing clinics and orthopedic offices. Browse specific Radiologic Technology job and internship opportunites at AfterCollege, a network for college grads who are looking for entry level jobs, internships, and other opportunities.

The College has an established Radiologic Technology Club expressly for the RT students.  The club aims to bring together students to promote personal and professional growth, as well as advocate and support the profession.  The club also offers RT scholarship money.

Admission Requirements:

1. High School Diploma (minimum 85% average) or GED Diploma with a minimum score of 2750
2. Math I, Math II, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
3. 2.75 cumulative average with minimum grades of "C" in laboratory sciences for current & transfer students
4. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate is required for clinical experiences
5. Students applying for programs in the health professions are required to participate in two stages of academic preparedness. Initial admittance to a health science program places a student into a "pre-professional" component. Admittance into the "professional" component is not guaranteed. Students must meet established academic standards and are also ranked for admission in nursing programs based on an overall QPA and grades in Anatomy and Physiology I. Students should speak with an admissions counselor or Program Director prior to registration to insure they understand all of the academic requirements for advancement in the program of their choice.

Minimum Degree Requirements:

1. A total of at least 78 semester hours with a Quality Point Average of 2.0.  This includes an eight week summer clinical component following the first year and second years' course work
2. Core Curriculum Requirements:

   College Seminar (GS100) or College Success (GS102) - minimum C+ grade required
   Computer Studies (CS132)
   Humanities (EN101, EN102)
   Natural Science* (BIO130/130L, BIO131/131L)
   Philosophy (PH103, PH205)
   Social Science (PSY101 and one, 3 credit Social Science elective)

3. Program Requirements:*
   RT101, RT102, RT102L, RT103, RT104, RT105, RT106, RT106L, RT107, RT108, RT109, RT201, RT202, RT203, RT205, RT206, RT207, RT208, RT209, RT210, RT211, BIO209
4. Other Requirements:
   BU132

*A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) is required

**When a Radiologic Technology student completes an application for New York State Licensure, and the A.R.R.T.(R), questions are asked about conviction of a crime and pending charges.  These questions appear on both application forms.  If the answers are in the affirmative, particulars and disposition of each charge must be listed.  A conviction is not an automatic bar to licensure and registry, however, each case is considered and investigated on its individual merits.

CURRICULUM*

First Year - First Semester

EN 101    English Composition
BIO 130/130L  Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab
GS 100    College Seminar or GS 102 College Success
RT 101    Image Production and Evaluation I
RT 102    Radiographic Procedures I
RT 102L  Applied Radiographic Procedures I
RT 103    Patient Care and Management I
RT 104    Clinical Education I

First Year - Second Semester

EN 102   Introduction to Literature
PSY 101  General Psychology
BIO 131/131L  Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab
RT 105    Image Production and Evaluation II
RT 106    Radiographic Procedures II
RT 106L  Applied Radiologic Procedures II
RT  107   Patient Care and Management II
RT  108   Clinical Education II

Summer I

RT 109   Applied Radiologic Technology I/Clinical Education (8 weeks)

Second Year - First Semester

PH  103  Introduction to Philosophy
RT  201  Equipment Operation and Maintenance I
RT 202   Radiation Physics and Protection
RT 203   Applied Radiologic Pathology I
RT 205   Clinical Education III
Social Science Elective

Second Year - Second Semester

BIO 209  Essentials of Sectional Anatomy

BU 132  Information Technology I
PH  205  Ethics in Health Care
RT  206  Equipment Operation and Maintenance II
RT  207  Radiation Biology
RT  208  Applied Radiologic Pathology II
RT  209  Special Imaging Topics
RT  210  Clinical Education IV

Summer II

RT 211   Applied Radiologic Technology II/Clinical Education (8 weeks)

*Other curriculum models are available

Would you like more information on this or other programs?   Fill out our Information Request Form or call 716-826-1200.  Requests by mail may be sent to Trocaire College, Office of Admissions, 360 Choate Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14220 or email us at Trocaire College.  Please indicate your name, mailing address (including zip code), phone number and the program you are interested in.