Maverick the Manatee getting x ray from two students

Program Information

  • Program Level: Associate in Science (A.S.)
  • Area of Interest: Nursing and Health Professions
  • Location: SCF Bradenton

SCF's Radiography Program

The Radiography Program combines didactic and clinical education to prepare the graduate for a career as a radiographer.

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Radiography [2023]

Maverick the Manatee getting x ray from two students

Radiography Application Information

The Radiography program application period runs from January 1-January 31.

The Radiography program application period runs from January 1st through the last business day of the month annually. Students will not be able access, view or complete the program application until the application period opens on January 1st.

The program does not utilize a wait list. Student must apply/reapply every year. The Radiography program is a limited enrollment program. Completion of all or part of the application requirements does not guarantee acceptance. All applications & supporting documentation, including evidence of completion of the program’s virtual information session or a previous certificate of attendance, must be received by the Radiography Program by 4pm on the last business day of January. 

All correspondence including accepted/denied emails will be sent to the students SCF email.

Those wishing to apply to the program must  attend a Radiography Program Information Session as a part of the application process. *Attendance is mandatory to be considered for the program. The intent of a Radiography Program Information Session is to educate prospective students and any interested members of the general public about the radiography program and a career in radiologic technology.  Anyone interested in learning more about the program and career are encouraged to attend. You may attend the virtual information session at any time.  At the conclusion of the information session, you will be asked for information to document your attendance and meet one of the requirements of the application process.

Program Information

  • Program Level: Associate in Science (A.S.)
  • Area of Interest: Nursing and Health Professions
  • Location: SCF Bradenton

Radiography [2023]

Associate in Science Degree

(77 Credit Hours)

Program Director

Patrick Patterson, MS, RT (R) (N), CNMT
941-752-5245
PatterP@SCF.edu

Program Goal

The Radiography Program combines didactic and clinical education to prepare the graduate for a career as a radiographer. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists National Examination to become a registered radiographer. The Radiography Program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Questions regarding the program's accreditation may be directed to the JRCERT at www.jrcert.org, via mail to 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois 60606-2901 or by telephone (312) 704-5300.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Be clinically competent.
    • The student will properly position the patient.
    • The student will provide appropriate patient care.
    • The Student will properly manipulate equipment.
  • Demonstrate effective communication.
    • The student will demonstrate effective oral communication skills.
    • The student will demonstrate effective written communication skills.
  • Utilize effective critical thinking skills.
    •  Students will perform non-routine procedures.
    •  Students will analyze images

Program Entrance Requirements

  1. Earned grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better on ALL general education courses required by the program toward the degree and a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 to meet graduation requirements.
  2. Satisfactory completion of any remedial coursework needed to be eligible for college level courses.
    NOTE: Prerequisite courses may be required for
    ENC 1101
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     and mathematics requirement. These prerequisite courses MUST be taken PRIOR to entry into
    RTE 1002
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     to be eligible to take the required courses. Consult the course descriptions in the Catalog or the specific department of the College for additional information.
  3.  Program Prerequisite courses MUST be completed with the following grades by the end of the Fall term prior to the year in which the applicant is applying.*
    Prerequisite courses:
    BSC 2085 - Anatomy and Physiology I
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    * (Must be completed with a grade of "B" or better)
    Mathematics* Choose from Category A,
    Area II, A.S.
     (with grade "C" or better)
  4. A minimum grade of "C" is required for all courses applied to the radiography degree with exception of Anatomy and Physiology I
  5. A completed application for the Radiography Program and the nonrefundable application fee of $35. (A separate application is required for admission to the College.)
  6. Verification of attendance at a Radiography Program information session. Please refer to the program's Web page for dates of the information sessions (scf.edu/Radiography).

* Students are admitted to the Radiography Program once a year with classes beginning in the Summer term. This is a limited enrollment program. Completion of all or part of the general academic courses required for the degree does not guarantee acceptance into the program. However, priority is given to applicants who have completed the most required hours of coursework toward the degree by the end of the Fall term preceding the year for which the applicant is applying. If there are more qualified applicants than seats available in the program, the primary criteria for selection is the GPA of the general education courses required by the program. The secondary selection criteria is the overall college GPA.

Upon acceptance, the following are required:

  1. A statement of satisfactory physical and mental health from a licensed physician or nurse practitioner. (Form to be provided.)
  2. Background checks, fingerprinting, CPR certification, and health and drug screenings to meet local health care agency regulations. Based on the results of these checks and screenings, students may become ineligible for program admission. Continuation in the program is based on acceptable results from random/ongoing screenings and background checks. Clinical facilities may limit or prohibit students with positive drug screen results or criminal histories from participating in clinical experiences, thus making the student ineligible to continue in the program. Students are responsible for all fees incurred with these checks and screenings.
  3. Successful completion of the Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider course offered through the American Heart Association.
  4. Mandatory attendance at the program orientation and completion of the one-day clinical observation experience.

 

For additional program and admission information, check the website at scf.edu/Radiography.

General Academic Courses

Students are encouraged to complete as many as possible of the general academic courses listed below PRIOR to entry into the Radiography Program.

Subtotal Credit Hours: 20

Radiography Courses

Summer

Fall

Spring

Summer

Fall

Spring

Subtotal Credit Hours: 57

Note(s):

Please refer to the Radiography Program's website at scf.edu/Radiography for the most current program information.

This program will require ALL Radiography courses to be taken on the Bradenton Campus.  Contact the department if you need specific details.

Notification on Professional Licensure (USDOE Regulation 34 CFR 668.43 (a) (5) (v) and National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity (NC- SARA):

Current and prospective students for certain programs at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) that lead to professional licensure are hereby notified that SCF programs fulfill education requirements for specific professional licensure required for employment in the state of Florida.

Professional licensure requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change. Students presently living in Florida who plan to obtain licensure in another state must contact their Program Manager via email to assist in determining if SCF's program will meet the requirements for your intended state of residence. SCF licensure programs do not accept students presently living outside of the state of Florida.

 

 

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Transfer Students

All Radiography Programs are individual within themselves regarding sequencing of courses and program requirements. Because of this individuality, it is extremely difficult to accept transfer students from other Radiography programs and maintain the appropriate sequencing for the students learning process, preparation for graduation and board examinations. Each student requesting transfer will have their current Radiography program evaluated for consistency of course sequencing, program requirements and compatibility with the SCF Radiography Program. State College of Florida also requires that at least 25% of the course credit hours required for the degree/certificate must be completed at SCF. For Radiography this would be a minimum of 19 credit hours.

Advanced placement students are considered for admissions on a space available basis. If more than one student applies for advanced placement for the same available space in the class, the date of the completed application including transcripts (other than the currently attended classes) will be the determining factor. The following are the policies and procedures related to advanced placement into the SCF Radiography Program.

Acceptance of Transfer Students or Advanced Placement

The applicant must:

  1. At the time of application, be currently enrolled in a Radiography Program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and/or Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Students not currently enrolled in a radiography program, but left their prior program in good standing within the past six months, may be considered for advanced placement on an individual basis.
  2. Complete an application to State College of Florida and submit it to the College Admissions Office. In the event the applicant has previously attended State College of Florida and the applicant has missed one or more major semesters, the previous application must be updated.
  3. Complete an additional application to the Radiography Program for Advanced Placement  with the $35.00 application fee attached and returned to the Radiography Department.
    AT LEAST TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THE ANTICIPATED ENTRY DATE.
  4. Successfully complete all the courses that he/she is currently enrolled in with a “C” or better.
  5. Request official transcripts from all previously and currently attended colleges and universities, whether the courses apply to the Radiography degree or not, and have them sent directly to the SCF Office of Admissions.
  6. Have a GPA of no less than 2.5 in all courses related to the Radiography degree with a minimum of a “C” in each course, with the exception of Anatomy and Physiology I which needs a “B” or better.
  7. Submit a copy of the syllabi, clinical evaluations and completed competency exams for all Radiography courses, completed and currently taking, to the SCF Radiography Program Director for evaluation. Once evaluated, it may be determined that the student may need to repeat a course or course(s) in order to complete all of the SCF Radiography Program requirements. Additionally, an educational plan will be developed to assure the student possesses appropriate didactic knowledge and clinical skills.
  8. Request a letter be sent to the SCF Radiography Program Chair from the Director of your current Radiography program verifying that you are in “good standing” and the reason for your withdrawal from that program.
  9. Complete a SCF Health Professions Medical form including a statement of satisfactory physical and mental health and a record of current serum titers verifying immunity from communicable diseases, immunizations and record of annual tuberculosis test or chest films. This form will be provided from the Radiography Department.
  10. Hold a current CPR certification Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider through the American Heart Association, which will remain current through the student’s graduation. Students, who have completed less than 3 credit hours (SCF equivalent) of Practicum I, will be required to successfully complete a CNA certification course. This course must be taken prior to starting the program’s Practicum courses.
  11. Submit documentation for a background check. (Information will be provided.)