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Health Studies: Radiologic Technology AS
66This program provides the appropriate college prerequisites to enter an accredited school of medical radiography and/or earn Liberal Arts & Sciences credit hours. Students are awarded the Associate in Science degree upon completion of the 3,000 hours of academic and supervisory instruction provided by accredited schools of medical radiography and upon completion of the 36 credit hours at the college level. MVCC equates the 3,000 hours as 30 credit hours of transfer credit. An official transcript from an accredited school of medical radiography must be forwarded to the Registrar’s Office before matriculation into the Radiologic Technology program. Students may complete prerequisites and other required course work toward the Associate degree at the College before entering an accredited school of medical radiography. Students would matriculate into the General Studies program. Students have the choice of earning a diploma (School confers) following completion of the 3,000 hours of instruction or the degree (College confers) after completion of the 30 hours of transfer credit and the 36 hours of college-level credits. Prerequisites: High School (HS) Chemistry with lab (Regents 70 or HS course score of 75) within 5 years of admission to the program. HS Biology is recommended within 10 years of entrance into the program. An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
To prepare the students to communicate and interact effectively with instructors and peers.
- Students will communicate and interact effectively with instructors and peers through on-line and/or classroom interactions.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to respect differences that may be a result of cultural heritage.
- Students seeking admission to a school of Radiology from MVCC will have completed a minimum of 15 credit hours from Mathematics, Science, Social Science/Psychology, Information Technology, Humanities.
- Graduates of the program will successfully pass a state licensing examination. [Information will be requested from both St. Luke´s and St. E´s to document these results on MVCC graduates].
- Graduates of the program transfer with full junior level status to a four-year institution in a related field of study.
- Graduates will have comparable GPA with students who initially started as freshman at the transfer institution.
- Graduates will be employed in the Radiology field within 6 months of graduation.
- Students will demonstrate the ability to display and interpret statistical information. (MA110)
- Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
- Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.
First Semester
1.0
This course is an opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to be successful in college. Students learn the importance of the faculty-student and advisor-advisee relationship, develop time management techniques, apply effective study skill techniques, recognize the implications of living in a diverse society, utilize college resources, and explore career and transfer requirements. Collaborative projects are included. Students matriculated in a degree program must take this course in their first term of study. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course focuses on several kinds of writing-self-expressive, informative, and argumentative/persuasive, and others. A minimum of five essay compositions are required. The course emphasizes the composition of clear, correct, and effective prose required in a variety of professions and occupations.Prerequisites: The required developmental reading (DS050 Developmental Reading, DS051 Essential Reading & Study Skills, or DS080 Study Reading), or SL115 ESL4: Advanced Reading, and/or writing courses (EN099 Introduction to College English or SL116 ESL4: Advanced Composition) or permission of the instructor or designee. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course introduces the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis is on interactions of individuals in their cultural, social, and economic environments as determined by their cognitive, behavioral, and emotional experiences and training. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course gives an understanding of and a feeling for the society in which we live. The concepts and theories discussed relate to humanity, its culture and society, and to those forces that contribute to the smooth operation of this society as well as those forces that contribute to conflict and social problems. Topics include culture, socialization, stratification, population, and patterns of social organization. See when this course is offered ...
3.0
This course introduces probability and statistics. Topics include graphs, tables, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, normal distribution, correlation and regression, probability, and inferential statistics. This course is available in two formats: lecture only, or lecture plus laboratory using technology. Prerequisite: An appropriate placement test result or MA045 Basic Math Skills or MA050 Introductory Mathematics. See when this course is offered ...
4.5
This course covers the structure and function of the human organism and the regulatory processes that operate within a living system. It introduces general anatomical, physiological, and chemical organization, and includes the integumentary (skin), skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Laboratories involve vertebrate dissection, the use of prosected human cadavers and human skeletal materials, microscope work, non-invasive human experimentation, and possibly animal experimentation. Prerequisite: One year of high school chemistry or equivalent preparation, or permission from the Dean of Life and Health Sciences. Students enrolled in Life and Health Sciences Center programs are recommended to complete this course before beginning their specialized program coursework. See when this course is offered ...
Second Semester
3.0
This course encourages a deeper understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in imaginative literature. Emphasis is placed on the use and development of critical thinking and language skills. Library-oriented research is required. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition or EN106 English 1: Composition and Reading. See when this course is offered ...
Humanities Elective is restricted to: HU183, HU184, HU187, HU188, HU191, HU192, HU204, HU210, HU220, or HU292.
Social Science elective is restricted to HI101, HI102, HI111 or HI112.Completion of Liberal Arts & Sciences requirements under the Radiologic Technology Program at MVCC does not guarantee admission to an accredited school of medical radiography. Student must apply directly to accredited school(s) of medical radiography for acceptance into their programs.
3.0
This course provides knowledge of relevant computer skills and a solid foundation in the terminology and concepts of computer technology. Experience is provided with a variety of microcomputer software applications, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, file management, and integrated software. Concepts and terms focus on preparing for a technologically oriented society and using the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication. See when this course is offered ...
4.5
This course, which is a continuation of BI106 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1, involves the study of structure, function, and regulation in the human organism. Topics include blood, peripheral nerves, the cardiovascular system, lymphatics, the respiratory system, the excretory system, the endocrine system, the reproductive systems, the digestive system, and metabolism. Laboratories involve vertebrate dissection, the use of prosected human cadavers and human skeletal materials, microscope work, non-invasive human experimentation, and possibly animal experimentation. Prerequisite: BI106 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1, permission from the Dean of Life and Health Sciences.. Students enrolled in Life and Health Sciences Center programs are recommended to complete this course before beginning their specialized program coursework. Students with transfer credit for BI106 Anatomy and Physiology 1 must complete a three-hour orientation to the use of prosected human cadavers before participating in the BI107 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 laboratory. Transfer students must meet with the Dean of Life and Health Sciences thirty days before beginning this course. See when this course is offered ...
2.0
This course assists in making intelligent health-conscious decisions through topics such as wellness, aging, sexuality, drugs and alcohol, and communicable diseases. It introduces activities and skills for leading healthy lifestyles including fitness assessment, weight management, and exercise. See when this course is offered ...
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