The Radiologic Technologist works within the healthcare environment to provide diagnostic images for treatment and diagnosis. The imaging professional is responsible for accurately positioning patients and ensuring that a quality diagnostic image is produced. Each Radiologic Technologist is responsible for radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care. Clinical experience in Boston – area hospitals combined with coursework prepares graduates for positions in this high demand field.
3 CreditsMAT 100 level or aboveCollege level Math course
(Algebra, Statistics, Pre-calculus, or Calculus)
| Prerequisite Courses | 10 credits | |
| 3 credits | ENG 101 | English Composition I |
| 4 credits | SCI 201 | Anatomy and Physiology I * |
Note: Prerequisite courses should be completed before applying to the program. See program admissions information. The student must be selected to the program before registering for Radiology/Allied Health (HLT) courses. It is recommended that students complete other general education courses before applying (Anat and Phys II, English II, Psychology, Humanities elective).
| Program Courses | 58 credits | |
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First Semester-FALL |
14 | |
| 4 credits | SCI 202 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
| 3 credits | HLT 150 | Introduction to Radiology Technology |
| 3 credits | HLT 152 | Basic Radiographic Procedures |
| 4 credits | HLT 154 | Clinical Practicum I |
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| Second Semester-SPRING | 12 | |
| 3 credits | HLT 170 | Principles of Radiologic Quality |
| 3 credits | HLT 171 | Radiologic Instrumentation |
| 3 credits | HLT 172 | Intermediate Radiographic Procedures |
| 3 credits | HLT 174 | Clinical Practicum II |
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| Third Semester-SUMMER | 5 | |
| 5 credits | HLT 175 | Clinical Practicum III |
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| Fourth Semester-FALL | 14 | |
| 4 credits | HLT 250 | Fundamentals of Radiobiology |
| 3 credits | HLT 252 | Advanced Radiographic Procedures |
| 4 credits | HLT 254 | Clinical Practicum IV |
| 3 credits | ENG 102 | English Composition II |
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| Fifth Semester-SPRING | 13 | |
| 3 credits | HLT 270 | Topics in Radiology Technology |
| 4 credits | HLT 274 | Clinical Practicum V |
| 3 credits | SSI 122 | General Psychology |
| 3 credits | Elective (Humanities is recommended) | |
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| Total | 68 credits | |
