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The Radiography Program is six semesters and designed to be completed
in 24 months.
Didactic
The majority of the didactic work for the program will be completed
within the first 21 months. You’ll take part in this course
work at both Rochester Community and Technical College and Mayo
Clinic.
Clinical
During the program, you’ll gain extensive hands-on clinical
experience in Mayo Clinic’s Department of Radiology.
Rotations
Clinical rotations are scheduled in both outpatient and hospital
settings throughout the Mayo Clinic campus. No off-site rotations
are required as part of the program curriculum.
Course Sequence – Year 1
Fall Semester - September to December
(RCTC and MSHS) |
| Course |
Location |
Name |
Credits |
| PHYS1103 |
RCTC |
Principals of Physics |
3 |
| PSYC2618 |
RCTC |
General Psychology |
4 |
| ENGL1117 |
RCTC |
Reading and Writing Critically I |
4 |
| BIOL1127 |
RCTC |
Principles of Anatomy &
Physiology I |
4 |
| RADT321 |
MSHS |
History & Introduction
to Radiography |
2 |
| RADT335 |
MSHS |
Introduction to Clinical
Radiography I * |
1 |
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TOTAL |
18 |
Spring Semester - January to May
(RCTC and MSHS) |
| Course |
Location |
Name |
Credits |
| SPCH1114 |
RCTC |
Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
| PHIL1125 |
RCTC |
Ethics |
3 |
| MATH1115 |
RCTC |
College Algebra |
3 |
| BIOL1128 |
RCTC |
Principles of Anatomy &
Physiology II |
3 |
| ENGL1118 |
RCTC |
Reading and Writing Critically II |
4 |
| RADT322 |
MSHS |
Patient Care for Radiographers |
2 |
| RADT336 |
MSHS |
Introduction to Clinical Radiography I* |
1 |
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TOTAL |
19 |
Summer Semester - June to August
(MSHS) |
| Course |
Location |
Name |
Credits |
| RADT323 |
MSHS |
Radiation Physics |
2 |
| RADT324 |
MSHS |
Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning I
|
5 |
| RADT337 |
MSHS |
Clinical Practicum I |
4 |
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TOTAL |
11 |
Program Course Sequence – Year 2
Fall Semester - September to December
(MSHS) |
| Course |
Location |
Name |
Credits |
| RADT326 |
MSHS |
Radiographic Anatomy and Positioning II |
5 |
| RADT325 |
MSHS |
Principles of Radiographic
Exposure I |
2 |
| RADT435 |
MSHS |
Clinical Practicum II |
8 |
| |
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TOTAL |
15 |
Spring Semester - January to May
(MSHS) |
| Course |
Location |
Name |
Credits |
| RADT423 |
MSHS |
Principles of Radiographic
Exposure II
|
2 |
| RADT424 |
MSHS |
Radiation Protection/
Radiobiology/Quality Control |
2 |
| RADT425 |
MSHS |
Special Modality Imaging |
3 |
| RADT436 |
MSHS |
Clinical Practicum III |
8 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
Summer Semester - June to August
(RCTC and MSHS) |
| Course |
Location |
Name |
Credits |
| RADT426 |
MSHS |
Applied Radiography Topics |
1 |
| RADT437 |
MSHS |
Clinical Practicum IV |
6 |
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TOTAL |
7 |
Total RCTC Credits: |
31 |
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Total MSHS Credits: |
54 |
Total Program Credits: |
85 |
Please note:
- Clinical Practicum includes:
48 clinical hours = (1) semester credit
32 lab hours = (1) semester credit
- Courses and sequencing are subject to change.
Grading or Evaluation
Mayo School of Health Sciences uses student evaluative tools that
include:
- Written examination
- Demonstration of skills
- Self-assessment exercises
- Faculty reviews
Our system of evaluation provides students and faculty with a comprehensive
look at individual performance. This allows faculty and administrative
staff to direct students who are experiencing academic difficulty
to the appropriate support resources, including tutoring programs
and counseling opportunities.
Curriculum Enhancements
Mayo School of Health Sciences is committed to developing and maintaining the very best education programs. Changes may be made to the curriculum and other aspects of this program as necessary to assure the highest-quality training.
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