AS-RADT - AS in Radiography

Demonstrate a functional knowledge of medical terminology required in radiologic science.

Convey an understanding of the ethics and laws that impact Radiologic Sciences at both the state and federal levels.

Demonstrate introductory knowledge of radiologic science and the health care system.

Demonstrate knowledge of and perform patient care procedures required in radiologic sciences.

Demonstrate an understanding of pharmacology and venipuncture procedures as it relates to radiologic science.

Demonstrate proficiency in the skills, techniques and knowledge required for image analysis.

Demonstrate proficiency in the skills, techniques and knowledge required to operate imaging equipment.

Convey an understanding of the principles of imaging and the various factors that contribute to accuracy including x-ray production, image formation, and factors related to radiographic quality.

Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the human body with a focus on the muscular, endocrine, respiratory, urinary and appendicular skeletal systems.

Demonstrate proficiency in the skills, techniques and knowledge required to perform accurate radiographic procedures.

Demonstrate the proficiency in the skills and knowledge required of clinical practice.

Convey an understanding of the principles of imaging and the various factors that contribute to accuracy including image acquisition and processing, scatter radiation control, and image evaluation.

Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and equipment required of digital image acquisition and display.

Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the human body with a focus on the axial skeletal system.

Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the human body with a focus on the circulatory/cardiovascular, digestive and reproductive systems.

Demonstrate proficiency in the skills, techniques and knowledge required to perform accurate fluoroscopic procedures.

Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the human body with a focus on the nervous system.

Demonstrate introductory knowledge of computed tomography.

Demonstrate appropriate venipuncture technique.

Demonstrate an understanding of radiographic pathology.

Demonstrate an understanding of how radiation is produced and the characteristics of different classifications of radiation.

Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the human body including the immune system and chemical composition of the body.

Demonstrate an understanding of the integral aspects of radiation biology required of a radiographer.

Convey the importance for proper radiation protection and the precautions radiographers should take to prevent unnecessary exposure to themselves and patients.