University of Kentucky Undergraduate Bulletin
2003-2004
Visit the Radiography Web site.
A.A.S. with a major in Radiography
This program prepares the graduate to take an active role in the clinical setting of diagnostic imaging. Graduates of the radiography program have an integral role in diagnostic and therapeutic services within the health care industry. The curriculum is comprised of specialized courses in radiography, basic sciences and general education. Emphasis in the radiography courses includes radiation physics, patient care, positioning, technical factors, pathology, and radiation protection. Students enrolled in the radiography program must achieve a minimum grade of C in each radiography course. Upon completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to apply to write the examination for registration as a radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Radiographers interested in advanced credit in the radiography program should contact the program coordinator or the admissions office.
Please see the Admission Guidelines for Health Programs listed in the LCC Catalog, or visit the Radiography program Web site at: http://www.uky.edu/LCC/RAD.
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Summer Session I |
Credits |
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BSL 110 Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
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4 |
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Summer Session II |
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BSL 111 Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
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4 |
Fall Semester |
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RAD 100 Radiography I |
10 |
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ENG 101 Writing I* |
3 |
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MA 109 College Algebra* |
3 |
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16 |
Spring Semester |
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RAD 110 Radiography II |
10 |
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ENG 102 Writing II |
3 |
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PHY 172 Physics for Health Sciences |
2 |
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15 |
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Second Year |
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Summer Session I |
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RAD 200 Radiography III |
4 |
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4 |
Summer Session II |
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RAD 205 Radiography IV |
3 |
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3 |
Fall Semester |
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RAD 210 Radiography V |
9 |
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PY 110 General Psychology* |
3 |
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Computer Literacy Course |
1-3 |
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13 - 15 |
Spring Semester |
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RAD 220 Radiography VI |
9 |
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Heritage/Humanities/Foreign Language Course* |
3-4 |
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Oral Communication Course* |
3 |
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15 - 16 |
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Total |
74 - 77 |
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*General Education course. |
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| -NOTE: A CPR certificate must be obtained prior to enrolling in RAD 100 and must be kept current throughout the program. | |
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-The curriculum requires attendance in two summer sessions, fall and spring semesters. |
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