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The Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology is offered at the Ashtabula and Salem campuses. Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging procedures applying knowledge of anatomy, pathology, positioning, patient care, equipment, radiation protection and imaging techniques. With the successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

The Associate of Technical Study degree in Radiologic Technology offers a completion program to graduates of certificate programs in radiologic technology. Kent State University awards 32 credits for the hospital-based program and ARRT certification. Students then complete 34 credit hours in prescribed general studies courses. These courses may be applied toward the Bachelor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences degree in computed tomography, diagnostic medical sonography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine (admission suspended) or radiation therapy at Kent State University's Salem Campus.

The Radiology Department Mangement Technology concentration within the Associate of Technical Study in Radiologic Technology offers a completion program to graduates of certificate programs in radiologic technology. Kent State University awards 30 credits for the hospital based program and ARRT certification. Students then complete business and general courses. These courses may be applied toward a bachelor degree in business management at Kent State University.

Students interested in the A.A.S. degree should apply to the Ashtabula or Salem Campus and meet with the director of radiologic technology for additional application details. Students interested in the A.T.S. degree should meet with the program director at the Salem Campus.

Radiologic technologists held about 230,600 jobs in 2014. More than 60 percent of all jobs were in hospitals. Most other jobs were in offices of physicians; diagnostic imaging centers; and outpatient care centers. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)
 

All seven of Kent State’s regional campuses are accessible to students who hold a high school diploma or GED. Admission decisions are based on cumulative grade point average, ACT and/or SAT scores, strength of high school college preparatory curriculum and grade trends. Check with the Regional Campus Admissions Offices to determine application requirements, as they may differ among campuses.

For more information about admission criteria for transfer, transitioning and former students, please visit the admissions website.

Acceptance to Technical Study:

• A.A.S.: Admission to the program is on a selective basis due to the limited number of students approved for each clinical education setting. The application deadlines are February 1 at the Salem Campus and  Ashtabula Campus.  Program applicants are encouraged to meet with an advisor at the Ashtabula or Salem campuses to discuss the minimum admission requirements. Detailed information and requirements for admission, satisfactory progress and graduation are in the student handbook for this program. A copy of the handbook may be obtained from the program website.
• A.T.S.: Must be a registered radiologic technologist prior to program start. Program applicants are encouraged to meet with an advisor at the Salem campuses to discuss the program requirements. Upon admission to these programs, students will be granted 32 credit hours on the basis of their certification.

A.A.S.: Minimum 73 credit hours. Minimum 2.000 overall GPA and in major. Students must receive a grade of C (2.000) or better in all RADT courses; and in BSCI 11010/11020 or BSCI 21010/21020.

A.T.S.: Minimum 66-67 credit hours. Minimum 2.000 overall GPA and in major.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Demonstrate oral communication skills.
2. Demonstrate written communication skills in the classroom, clinical setting and workplace.
3. Successfully perform all radiographic procedures in the lab and clinical setting and workplace.
4. Demonstrate professional conduct in the clinical setting and workplace.
5. Satisfactorily perform entry-level procedures upon employment as a radiologic technologist.

Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology