Basic X-Ray Technician, Diploma

Program Description:

The purpose of the Basic X-Ray Technician program is to prepare the student for the position of basic X-Ray machine operator. The program offers the knowledge and skills necessary for doing radiologic work on extremities and chest. The student will be trained to a high level of professionalism in communicating, caring, and protecting the patient during the taking of X-rays, and will have good knowledge of medical terms. The program prepares the student for the Basic X-Ray State of Florida Licensure Examination, and includes all the required courses for the first year toward the Radiologic Technology A.S. program at FNU. FNU awards a diploma upon completion of the program.

Program Requirements (45 Credits)

General Education (23 Credits)

Student Life Skills (1 Credit)

SLS 1501College Study Skills

1

English and Communications (6 Credits)

ENC 1101English Composition I

3

SPC 1017Fundamentals of Oral Communications

3

Natural Science (8 Credits)

BSC 1085CAnatomy and Physiology I

4

BSC 1086CAnatomy and Physiology II

4

Information Literacy (3 Credits)

CGS 1030Introduction to Information Technology

3

Lower Level Requirements (8 Credits)

HSC 1000CIntroduction to Health Care

3

HSC 1230LPatient Care Procedures

2

HSC 1531CMedical Terminology

3

Core Requirements (22 Credits)

RTE 2385CRadiation Protection and Radiobiology

6

RTE 2418CImage Production and Evaluation

7

RTE 2458CEquipment Operation, Radiographic Related Physics and Quality Assurance

3

RTE 1503CRadiographic Procedures, Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy I

6

Medical students are required to wear medical attire at all times. Students must furnish their own uniforms.

Students must complete 90 hours of clinical practice. All students must have liability insurance in order to participate in the clinical rotations.

All students must provide BLS, OSHA, HIV, and HIPPA seminar completion forms in order to participate in the clinical rotations.

Entrance Requirement:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • In addition, the student has to be currently employed in the medical field and present a letter from the employer justifying the need of the Basic X-ray license in the performance of his/her job; or, alternatively, a letter of agreement assuring employment in field upon graduation. International students (I-20) do not need to satisfy this requirement.

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