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)
English and Communications (6 Credits)
Natural Science (8 Credits)
Information Literacy (3 Credits)
| CGS 1030 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
Lower Level Requirements (8 Credits)
Core Requirements (22 Credits)
| RTE 2385C | Radiation Protection and Radiobiology | 6 |
| RTE 2418C | Image Production and Evaluation | 7 |
| RTE 2458C | Equipment Operation, Radiographic Related Physics and Quality Assurance | 3 |
| RTE 1503C | Radiographic 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.