Radiography

Radiographers are experts in the performance of examinations requiring the use of x-rays and skilled in the use of highly complex machinery. Their responsibility is to produce a quality X-ray image (radiographs) of the internal parts of the body for diagnostic interpretation by a physician (radiologist).

The professional program in Radiography is thirteen (13) quarters in length, including the summer between the first and second year, with the final seven (7) quarters being completed in sequence as shown. There is no provision for part-time or evening-only enrollment.

During the first two professional years, students complete prerequisite courses and courses required under the General Education Curriculum (GEC). In the third and fourth professional years, students learn how to perform radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures on patients. As the program progresses, students work with more difficult cases in the emergency room, surgery, and with patients too ill to come to the radiology department. Also, during the final year, students choose to specialize in a clinical or non-clinical practicum.

A minimum total of 182 quarter hours is required for graduation, including the GEC Approved List of Courses and the third- and fourth-year requirements outlined under the Radiography Curriculum below. Satisfactory completion leads to the Bachelor of Science in Allied Medical Professions degree. 

Graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the national examination in radiography from The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and obtain a State of Ohio Radiography License.

Ohio State's Radiologic Sciences and Therapy program is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Ohio Department of Health.

Curriculum

FIRST AND SECOND YEARS (Pre-Professional) 
See Suggested Scheduling Plan

THIRD YEAR

Autumn Quarter (14 quarter credit hours)

• Rad Sci 310 - Patient Care in Radiography (3 cr hr)
• Rad Sci 411 - Radiographic Procedures I (4)
• Rad Sci 425 - Principles of Radiologic Imaging I (3)
• Rad Sci 440.01 - Applied Radiologic Technology I (4)

Winter Quarter (14 cr hr)

• Rad Sci 412 - Radiographic Procedures II (4)
• Rad Sci 471 - Radiologic Physics (3)
• Allied Med 680.01 - Research Design in Biomedical Science (3)
• Rad Sci 440.02 - Applied Radiologic Technology I (4)

Spring Quarter (14 cr hr)

• Rad Sci 426 - Principles of Radiologic Imaging II (4)
• Rad Sci 672 - Radiologic Sectional Anatomy (3)
• Rad Sci 440.03 - Applied Radiologic Technology I (4)
• Directed Elective (3)

Summer Quarter (14 cr hr)
Quarter: Rad Sci 550.42 - CT (1)

• 1st term:
  • Rad Sci 540.01 - Applied Radiologic Technology II (5)
  • Allied Med 630 - Management Principles for Health Professions (3)
• 2nd term:
  • Rad Sci 540.02 - Applied Radiologic Technology II (5)

FOURTH YEAR

Autumn Quarter (13 cr hr)

• Rad Sci 530 - Quality Management in Medical Imaging (4)
• Rad Sci 540.03 - Applied Radiologic Technology II (4)
• Rad Sci 550.xx - Specialty Practicum (2)
• Allied Med 505- Principles of Disease I (3)

Winter Quarter (15 cr hr)

• Rad Sci 670 - Radiobiology for the RT (3)
• Rad Sci 540.04 - Applied Radiologic Technology II (4)
• Rad Sci 550.xx - Specialty Practicum (2)
• Allied Med 506- Principles of Disease II (3) 
• Directed Elective (3)

Spring Quarter (13 cr hr)

• Rad Sci 565- Administrative Aspects og radiologic Technology (2) 
• Rad Sci 630 - Transitions to the Imaging Workplace (1)
• Rad Sci 540.05 - Applied Radiologic Technology II (4)
• Rad Sci 550.xx - Specialty Practicum (3)
• Directed Elective (3)

(97 cr hr)

DIRECTED ELECTIVES (pertains to Radiography Professional Program only):          

The directed electives are specific to the area of specialization in the radiation sciences.  Radiography students elect to enroll in one of five areas of specialization:  professional practice, education, management, quality management, or radiology informatics.  Students will enroll in the appropriate 550.xx course specific to the area of specialization for 3 quarters during the senior year.

Course No. – Course Title (cr hr) – Qtr/s offered

Directed Elective Listing for Radiography Track

Allied Med 307 – The Evolving Art & Science of Medicine(5)

Allied Med 425 – Critical Phases in Life (3)

Allied Med  592 – Interactions in Health Care (3)
Allied Med  601 – Death, Loss, & Grief from Multiple Perspectives (4)

Allied Med 607 – Role of Integrative Medicine in Society (5)

AMIS 310 – Foundations of Accounting & MIS (5)