2022-2023 College Catalog

Radiologic Technologist Assistant TCC

Radiologic Technologist Assistant TCC (Major Code: RT21)

Program Description

The Radiologic Technician Assistant program places emphasis on maintaining adequate supplies in exam rooms, handling of oxygen tanks, ability to process CR & DR, knowledge of PACS system, transporting patients to/from all imaging areas, greeting patients and assist in preparing the patients for exams, preparation of the examination rooms, and dismissing the patient after the exam is completed giving any special instructions needed.

Career Information

Occupation

-Imaging/Radiology Technical Assistant
-Imaging/Radiology Medical Records(Film Library)
-Imaging/Radiology Liaison
-Hospital Transporter 

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 10.9% in Fulton and Clayton counties and 11.6% in the State of Georgia by 2030. Estimated salaries in this field start at $13 - $16/hr.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.

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Admission Requirements

General College Admissions Requirements

 

Program Admission Requirements

  • Submit a completed application and application fee to the college

  • Be at least 17 years of age

  • Submit official high school transcript or High School Equivalency transcript or college transcripts showing successful completion of 60+ semester credits or 72+ quarter credits

  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable

  • American Heart Association Provider CPR Certification, physical examination, up-to-date immunizations and health requirements for clinical sites, criminal background check and drug screen required prior to start of clinical rotation.

  • Successful completion of Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology I Lab, mandatory prior to enrolling in occupational courses.

Blood and Airborne Pathogens

Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College will be performing tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials, and airborne pathogens.

These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each occupational training program/course. Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure. Students should contact their program directors for more information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens may be reviewed at https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/tcsg_policy_manual.pdf.

Program Contact Information

Danielle Hibbert
Program Coordinator, Radiologic Technology
Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health Building H149B
404-225-4567

dhibbert@atlantatech.edu

 

Nytavia Wallace MS RT (R) (MR)
Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology
Brenda Watts Jones Allied Health Building H149C
404-225-4432
nwallace@atlantatech.edu

Program Length and Cost

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 terms

Credit Hours: 25

Estimated Program Cost: $5,184

Required Courses

General Education Courses (17 Credits)

Area I – English Requirement (3 credits)

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

Area II – Social/Behavioral Science Requirement- select one of the following (3 credits):

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3

Or

HIST 1111World History I

3

Or

POLS 1101American Government

3

Or

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

Or

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics – Select one of the following (3 credits):

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

Or

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

Area IV – Biology Requirement (8 credits):

BIOL 2113Anatomy and Physiology I

3

BIOL 2113LAnatomy and Physiology Lab I

1

BIOL 2114Anatomy and Physiology II

3

BIOL 2114LAnatomy and Physiology Lab II

1

Occupational Courses (8 Credits)

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

2

IMSA 1100Clinical Practice

2

RADT 1010Introduction to Radiology

4

Total Credit Hours: 25

 

Program Outcomes

1. Understand and observe principles of diagnostic radiography.
2. Diagnostic Radiography OR and Mobile Procedures Patient Preparation