<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>ECPI University's campus-based Associate of Applied Science in Medical Radiography program is designed to teach you fundamental medical imaging processes and practices and help you develop techniques for working with various types of equipment. You could learn how to position patients, evaluate radiographic images, inject diagnostic contrasts, and monitor patients during procedures. Various processes in the use of X-ray, MRI, CT, ultrasound, and other imaging equipment will be reviewed. Other intended topics include medical terminology, pharmacology, patient safety, radiologic physics, film processing, and anatomy and physiology. You will also have the opportunity to review for certification exams and to participate in a 12-part clinical experience where you will conduct supervised diagnostic procedures in a medical environment. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You should have earned your high school diploma or GED before applying to ECPI University's Associate of Applied Science in Medical Radiography program. In addition, it could be helpful to possess strong analytical and technical skills and to have taken courses in biology and physics. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You must earn 76 credits to successfully complete the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Radiography program. The program consists of 49 credits in the core curriculum, 21 credits in arts and sciences courses, and six credits in self-integration courses. This program is designed to be completed in 1.5 years. </p> <p><u>Core Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>MED 104</td><td> Medical Terminology</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 100</td><td> Fundamentals of Radiologic Sciences and Healthcare</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 105</td><td> Patient Care and Ethics in Radiologic Sciences</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 110</td><td> Introduction to Radiologic Positioning and Technique</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 115</td><td> Radiographic Procedures 1</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 120</td><td> Introduction to Radiography Clinical Practice</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 125</td><td> Radiographic Procedures 2</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 135</td><td> Radiographic Procedures 3</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 145</td><td> Radiographic Images and Processing</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 156</td><td> Radiation Production, Characteristics, and Imaging Equipment</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 165</td><td> Radiological Pharmacology and Drug Administration</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 175</td><td> Radiographic Image Analysis</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 205</td><td> Radiographer Research and Exhibits</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 215</td><td> Computers in Radiologic Sciences</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 225</td><td> Radiographic Pathology</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 235</td><td> Radiation Biology and Protection</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 245</td><td> Radiologic Advanced Imaging Modalities</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 255</td><td> Radiography A.R.R.T. Exam Preparation</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 130</td><td> Radiography Clinical Education 1</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 140</td><td> Radiography Clinical Education 2</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 150</td><td> Radiography Clinical Education 3</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 160</td><td> Radiography Clinical Education 4</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 170</td><td> Radiography Clinical Education 5</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 180</td><td> Radiography Clinical Education 6</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 200</td><td> Radiography Clinical Education 7</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 210</td><td> Radiography Clinical Education 8</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 220</td><td> Radiography Clinical Education 9</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 230</td><td> Radiography Clinical Education 10</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 240</td><td> Radiography Clinical Education 11</td></tr> <tr><td>RAD 250</td><td> Radiography Clinical Education 12</td></tr> </table><p><u>Arts and Sciences Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>BIO 101</td><td> Human Anatomy and Physiology I</td></tr> <tr><td>BIO 104</td><td> Human Anatomy and Physiology II</td></tr> <tr><td>COM 110</td><td> Principles of Speech</td></tr> <tr><td>ENG 110</td><td> English Composition</td></tr> <tr><td>HUM 205</td><td> Culture and Diversity</td></tr> <tr><td>MTH 120</td><td> College Mathematics</td></tr> <tr><td>PSY 105</td><td> Introduction to Psychology</td></tr> </table><p><u>Self-Integration and Computer Literacy</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>COR 191</td><td> Career Orientation</td></tr> <tr><td>CSA 128</td><td> Computer Applications I</td></tr> <tr><td>FOR 110</td><td> Essentials for Success</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Once you have completed the Associate of Applied Science in Medical Radiography program and satisfied any necessary certification requirements, you could pursue employment opportunities in various medical settings. You might work in hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, or mobile imaging units. You might even seek non-clinical positions in imaging equipment manufacturing companies. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>CT Technician </li><li>MRI Technician </li><li>Radiologic Technologist </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>You might wish to continue your education after earning ECPI University's Associate of Applied Science in Medical Radiography. A bachelor's degree could introduce you to advanced practices and techniques and might prepare you for career advancement in the field. Examples of degrees you could seek include: </p> <ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology </li><li>Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging Sciences</li></ul>