Offering Campus
Argosy University, Twin Cities
Program Overview
Argosy University offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology degree program. The mission of the program is to provide the medical community with entry-level radiologic technologists competent to perform diagnostic medical radiography. Consistent with the institutional mission, the program is committed to the student’s educational and professional growth. The program is designed to integrate both general and technical education to ensure that graduates can meet the multiple demands of rapidly changing technology in medical practice.
Radiographers are highly skilled professionals qualified by education to perform imaging examinations and accompanying responsibilities at the request of physicians qualified to prescribe and/or perform radiologic procedures.
The AAS in Radiologic Technology degree program requires the satisfactory completion of 72 semester credit hours that includes 21 credit hours of general education, 33 credit hours of program specific courses, and 18 credit hours of clinical training. Full-time students who follow the recommended course sequence can complete the program in as little as 24 months. The maximum allowable time-frame to complete this program based upon full time status is 36 months.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Outcome One
Demonstrate professional behaviors and communication and provide safe patient care.
Program Outcome 1A: Accurately assess patient condition, provide comfort and safety, and respond appropriately.
Program Outcome 1B: Understand, prepare, operate, store and handle procedural equipment. Perform and interpret quality assurance testing and maintenance, know the safe limits of equipment operation.
Program Outcome Two
Competently perform entry level radiologic technology procedures.
Program Outcome 2A: Read, write and speak to communicate effectively with patients and health care staff.
Program Outcome 2B: Understand basic concepts and demonstrate knowledge of the principles of radiation protection, radiographic technique, positioning and anatomy in the production of optimal quality radiographs. Evaluate and critique images of technical and procedural accuracy.
Program Outcome Three
Exercise ethical and independent judgment in technical performance.
Program Outcome 3A: Display self-reliance, personal integrity, responsibility and independent problem-solving abilities to adapt to changing. environments and display flexibility when encountering new or unusual situations and function effectively during stressful situations.
Program Outcome 3B: Practice the legal and ethical boundaries as described by ASRT Code of Ethics to meet healthcare needs of patients.
Program Outcome Four
Achieving Personal Development & Positive Relationship Skills.
Program Outcome 4A: Demonstrate interpersonal skills by exhibiting positive relationship skills through professional conduct and by accepting constructive criticism.
Certification/Registry Exams
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) seeks to ensure high quality patient care in radiologic technology. ARRT tests and certifies technologists and administers continuing education and ethics requirements for their annual registration. Certification is the process of initially recognizing individuals who have satisfied certain standards within a profession. A person is certified by ARRT after completing educational preparation standards, complying with ethics standards, and passing a certification exam. The AAS in Radiologic Technology degree program is designed to prepare graduates to take the ARRT certification exam. Completion of the program requirements does not guarantee passage of the ARRT certification exam. Requirements for taking and passing certification exams are subject to change without notice to Argosy University. The most current information regarding the ARRT certification exam can be found at: http://www.arrt.org.
Admission Requirements
Students who have successfully completed a program of secondary education or equivalent (GED) are eligible for admission to the AAS in Radiologic Technology degree program.
- Proof of high school graduation or GED
- ACT composite score of 20, or
- Combined Math and Critical Reading SAT score of 960
- A minimum score on an Argosy University pre-approved English language proficiency test is required for all applicants whose native language is not English or who have not graduated from an institution at which English is the language of instruction as specified in Section Five, Admission Policies , “English Language Proficiency Policy.”
In addition, because this program is highly competitive, Argosy University, Twin Cities has established a set of objective criteria to identify applicants for admission acceptance. Applications will be evaluated by the Argosy University, Twin Cities Admissions Committee and representatives of the relevant department. A wait list will be maintained.
Final decisions regarding point total and acceptance into the program are made by the Argosy University, Twin Cities Admissions Committee.
All applications for admission to the program must be submitted to the Admissions Department. An admissions representative will help interested applicants to complete the following required documentation:
- Student Information Form
- Personal interview
- Completed Application for Admission Form
- Application fee (non-refundable, except in California and Arizona. In the state of Arizona, the application fee is refundable if the application is canceled within three business days of the applicant signing the Enrollment Agreement.)
- Proof of high school graduation or GED
- SAT or ACT score and pre-approved English language proficiency exam score (if applicable)
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary schools attended
- Clinical Training Agreement
- Technical Standards Form
- Health forms
Allied health professionals perform a wide range of physical tasks and assignments, and they must accept certain risks that are inherent in healthcare delivery. In applying for admission to Argosy University, prospective students are given information regarding these tasks, and applicants agree that they are capable of and willing to perform these tasks and assume these risks.
Graduation Requirements
- Satisfactory completion of all requirements in the program of study
- Completion of all technical program specific courses with a grade of “C” or better
- Completion of all General Education courses with a grade of “C” or better
- Completion of all required clinical competencies and clinical training hours
- A completed Petition to Graduate submitted to campus administration
- ARRT registry application and fee
- Students must also be current on all financial obligations in order to receive official final transcripts.
AAS in Radiologic Technology Degree Program Requirements
The AAS in Radiologic Technology degree program requires the satisfactory completion of 72 semester credit hours according to the sequence outlined below.
Program Credit Hour Distribution
- General Education (21)
- Program-Specific (33)
- Clinical Training (18)
Clinical Training Requirement
Clinical Education I and II (RAD 270 and RAD 290 ) are full-semester internships in a medical facility, consisting of 37 hours per week of day, evening, and weekend rotations. A sample list of clinical training sites is available upon request.
Argosy University will provide each student an appropriate clinical training assignment. Every effort will be made to secure facilities that can provide the student with the best possible educational experience. Students may be placed outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, including possible out of state locations. Students may need to relocate for clinical training. Argosy University, Twin Cities reserves the right to not enroll any student who refuses to be placed in a Clinical Training Facility outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, including possible out of state locations. Students may rotate through weekend and or evening rotations as required by the clinical training site.
All clinical training facilities involving human patient contact require a criminal background check on the student(s) assigned to their facilities, in accordance with Minnesota State Law. If a student’s record is found to have a felony or assault conviction, the student will not be accepted for clinical training, may not be allowed to site for a registration or certification exam, and may not be allowed to work in the field. Any site requiring a drug and or alcohol screening any associated fees is the responsibility of the student.
