Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology at University of Montana

Programme overview

A Radiologic Technologist (Radiographer) uses critical thinking and independent judgment to obtain diagnostic medical images while providing quality patient care and minimizing radiation exposure. The Radiologic Technology program is approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. When all requirements for the associate of applied science degree are completed, the student will be eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Faculty: Missoula College | Duration: 74 credit hours; two-year plan of study | Location: Missoula, MT, United States

What you will study

74 credit hours. Required courses include Medical Terminology; Human Anatomy & Physiology I; Human Anatomy and Physiology II; Probability and Linear Mathematics; Fundamentals of Physical Science; College Writing I; Medical Ethics; Introduction to Interpersonal Communication; Patient Care in Radiology.

Career pathways

Technologists are employed in acute care settings, ambulatory care settings, physicians offices, in education, and in management or sales positions. With additional education and training, radiographers may be employed in radiation therapy, computed tomography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, diagnostic medical ultrasound, nuclear medicine, special vascular imaging, and cardiac catheterization. Students who apply twice to the program and are not accepted are strongly encouraged to conta

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies (University of Montana undergraduate admission; no separate programme-specific application is listed unless noted). The Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology requires students to successfully complete the Pre-Radiology prerequisite courses prior to applying to the program. Students admitted to the University of Montana may enroll in the Pre-Radiology prerequisite courses. Students must pass BIOH 201N with a minimum grade of B and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 in all course work, including prerequisite courses, to apply to the Radiologic Technology program. Application to the program is required spring semester in the year prior to the autumn semester program start. Students may apply while enrolled in the Pre-Radiology prerequisite courses with acceptance to the program to be determined after spring grades are finalized. Students who apply twice to the program and are not accepted are strongly encouraged to contact Career Services for counseling toward another degree. Students

Duration: 74 credit hours; two-year plan of study

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