The Associate of Science in Radiography program is designed to guide student learning to operate current radiographic equipment that produces images that help doctors diagnose patients in a variety of clinical settings.
Faculty provide guidance on providing quality patient care and following ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure and capture the best images possible while being sensitive to the patient’s physical and psychological needs.
Students successfully completing the Associate of Science in Radiography degree program are eligible to apply for admission to write the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
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To be successful in this program, students need to be goal-oriented, have strong critical thinking skills, and stay on task without oversight. You’ll have to demonstrate not only mechanical ability and material comprehension, but a commitment to excellent patient care and medical professionalism. Students must be able to work independently and as part of a team, follow specific instructions, and communicate effectively with patients and physicians.
South College provides each radiography student with mentoring and advising. You’ll receive hands-on clinical training in approved healthcare facilities, in addition to excellent academic instruction. Our faculty continually review and update the curriculum, keeping our classes at the forefront of new procedures and technologies.
The South College Associate of Science in Radiography program offered at the Knoxville campus is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) (20 N. Wacker Drive, Ste. 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org). In June 2017, the program was awarded continued accreditation for a period of eight years. The next review is anticipated in 2025.
Nashville
The South College Associate of Science in Radiography program offered at the Nashville campus is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) (20 N. Wacker Drive, Ste. 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org). In 2022, the program was awarded accreditation for a period of eight years. The next review is anticipated in 2030.
Asheville
The South College Associate of Science in Radiography program offered at the Asheville campus is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Illinois, 60606-3182; phone (312) 704-5300; www.jrcert.org. The program was considered at the August 27, 2019 meeting of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and was awarded Accreditation for period of 8 years. The next site visit is tentatively scheduled for 2023.
Atlanta
The South College Associate of Science in Radiography program offered at the Atlanta campus is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) (20 N. Wacker Drive, Ste. 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, www.jrcert.org). In 2020, the program was awarded initial accreditation for a period of 3 years. The next review is anticipated in 2023.
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