Radiologic Technology, A.A.S.
The Radiologic Technology, AAS degree program is granted by Metropolitan Community College, but coordinated at JCCC.
The radiologic technology curriculum (X-ray technology) consists of a continuous 24-month period of study. Areas of study are radiographic exposure, positioning and anatomy, and the use of imaging equipment. The program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
The JCCC radiologic technology program is offered to Johnson County residents in cooperation with MCC-Penn Valley Community College. Related courses are taken at JCCC with lab and clinical courses held at MCC-Penn Valley or at a cooperating health facility. You must be accepted as a student at JCCC and accepted into the program by MCC-Penn Valley. Consult with a JCCC counselor for more information.
Program courses and credit hours are subject to change because of requirement changes at the degree-granting institution. Contact MCC-Penn Valley Community College at 816-604-4243 for an application packet, which includes deadlines, admission requirements and options for meeting academic criteria.Visit http://mcckc.edu.
Note: Johnson County Community College students should seek specific counsel from the MCC program personnel for the appropriate course plan and numbers.
Johnson County Community College students should refer to Cooperative Program Information.
Degree granted by Metropolitan Community College
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Prerequisites
BIOL 140 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
MATH 116 | Intermediate Algebra* (course must be taken at JCCC) | 3 |
RATE 150 | Introduction to Radiologic Technology (course must be taken at MCC) | 2 |
Note: must pass all three courses above with a "C" or higher |
General Education Requirements-must be taken at JCCC
ENGL 121 | Composition I* | 3 |
SPD 121 | Public Speaking | 3 |
PSYC 130 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
American Institutions
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
U.S. History to 1877 | ||
U.S. History Since 1877 | ||
Political Science | ||
American National Government | ||
State and Local Government |
Specific Program Requirements-must be taken at JCCC
HC 130 | Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions | 3 |
Specific Program Requirements-taken at MCC-Penn Valley
COLL 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
POLS 153 | The Missouri Constitution | 1 |
RATE 160 | Fundamentals of Radiologic Technology | 2 |
RATE 165 | Patient Care | 3 |
RATE 171 | Radiographic Imaging I | 3 |
RATE 172 | Radiographic Procedures I | 3 |
RATE 173 | Clinical Practice I | 3 |
RATE 174 | Radiographic Imaging II | 2 |
RATE 175 | Clinical Practice II | 4 |
RATE 176 | Radiographic Procedures II | 3 |
RATE 178 | Clinical Practice III | 4 |
RATE 180 | Digital Imaging Environment | 2 |
RATE 270 | Radiation Biology and Protection | 3 |
RATE 278 | Radiologic Pathology | 2 |
RATE 279 | Radiographic Procedures III | 2 |
RATE 280 | Clinical Practice IV | 5 |
RATE 281 | Radiation Physics | 3 |
RATE 282 | Clinical Practice V | 5 |
RATE 283 | Final Seminar | 2 |
RATE 285 | Imaging Modalities | 2 |
Total Program Hours: 79