Radiography
Through courses taught on the main campus and clinical experiences in area radiography departments, Austin Peay State University’s radiography program prepares students to gather diagnostic images through procedures such as chest x-rays, skeletal images, fluoroscopy and occasionally computed tomography(CT) imaging. Whether you are interested in working with patients, pursuing a career a secondary modality, or salesperson within the industry, APSU’s program will provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities employers are seeking.
APSU does NOT have a sonography program. Completing the radiography pathway will provide you the bachelor's required for applying to many programs in the area.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Radiologic Science Program graduate competent, entry-level radiographers who are prepared to function within the scope of practice of radiography.
The goal of the program will be to fulfill the needs of healthcare providers in the community and surrounding regions. Serving people by being a provider requires critical thinking and technical skills to offer the best possible care. To prepare the students to meet these requirements, they are provided with various levels of training. This training includes theory, clinical practice, didactic learning, laboratory testing, and competency testing in the clinical setting. Upon successful completion of the program, graduating students will be prepared to meet the requirements for an entry-level position in radiology.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
DEGREE EARNED
Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Science (BSRS)
PREREQUISITES
Core courses for a Bachelor of Science
2024-2025 Bulletin Core Requirements
SUGGESTED COURSE OF STUDY
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ADMISSION
Competitive. Acceptance includes overall grade point average of 2.5 or above, a minimum
of a C in all prerequisite courses except Chem 1010, 1011 and phys 1010, 1011, 1020,
1021, which have a suggested minimum of a B grade, completed application, 12 hours
of observations with technologist evaluations, essay, coursework completion, official
transcripts ,if transferring, and references. If potential cohorts are not differentiated
by GPA, observation hours scores, and application scores, interviews may be utilized
for the advisory committee to decide acceptance.
PROGRAM LENGTH
24 months; classes begin during summer following acceptance. The program follows the
APSU Academic Calendar
APPLICATION
Due by Feb. 28 of the semester in which the student will complete core courses for
a Bachelor of Science. *If a student would like to observe at a Vanderbilt facility, they will have to go
through the Vanderbilt Observational Experience department.https://www.vumc.org/observational-services/welcome
Immediate update not reflected on the application--Only 12 hours of observation are now required, 4 hours at 3 locations.
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Current Student Handbook
Radiography Goals
Goal # 1: Student(s) will demonstrate Clinical Competence.
Outcomes:
A. The student will demonstrate proper positioning skills.
B. The student will produce diagnostic quality images.
Goal #2: Student(s) will develop communication skills.
Outcomes:
A. Students will have effective oral communication in the clinical setting.
B. The student will demonstrate the ability to write a research paper by using
appropriate citations and synthesis of ideas.
Goal #3: Student(s) will demonstrate Critical Thinking Skills.
Outcomes:
A. Students will perform non-routine exams and demonstrate the ability to
modify routine protocols.
B. Students will have the ability to critique exams for image quality (positioning
and technique)
Goal #4: The program will provide our healthcare community with quality radiologic
technologists.
Outcomes:
A. Students who begin the program will graduate.
B. Graduates will pass the ARRT exam on the first attempt.
C. Employers will be satisfied.
D. Graduates will find employment as radiographers.
E. Graduates will indicate that the program prepared them to perform the
duties of an entry-level radiologic technologist.
Programmatic Accrediting
The radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
The program's current accreditation award is 8 years. General program accreditation
information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.
Programmatic Effectiveness Data
Programmatic data including job placement rate, ARRT national registry exam pass rate, and program completion rate can be found here: Effectiveness Data
JOB PROSPECTS
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects the employment of radiographers to grow
7 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations.
STARTING SALARY
$65,000 (on average)
For more information, contact Jennifer Thompson at (931) 221-6516.
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