The purpose of the Basic X-Ray Technician program is to prepare the student for the position of basic X-Ray machine operator. The program offers the knowledge and skills necessary for doing radiologic work on extremities and chest. The student will be trained to a high level of professionalism in communicating, caring, and protecting the patient during the taking of X-rays, and will have good knowledge of medical terms. The program prepares the student for the Basic X-Ray State of Florida Licensure Examination, and includes all the required courses for the first year toward the Radiologic Technology A.S. program at FNU. Entrance requirement: High School Diploma or GED*. FNU awards a diploma upon completion of the program.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (45 CREDITS)

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

COMMUNICATIONS (3 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  • ENC 1101
    English Composition I **
    3
COMPUTERS (4 CREDITS)
Credit Hours
  • CGS 1030
    Introduction to Information Technology
    4

CORE REQUIREMENTS

Courses
Credit Hours
  • HSC 1000C
    Introduction to Health Care
    3
  • HSC 1531C
    Medical Terminology
    3
  • BSC 1085C
    Anatomy & Physiology I
    4
  • BSC 1086C
    Anatomy & Physiology II
    4
  • HSC 1230L
    Patient Care Procedures
    2
  • RTE 2385C
    Radiation Protection and Radiobiology
    6
  • RTE 2418C
    Image Production and Evaluation
    7
  • RTE 2458C
    Equipment Operation, Radiographic Related Physics and Quality Assurance
    3
  • RTE 1503C
    Radiographic Procedures, Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy I
    6
  • CPR XXX
    CPR Seminar
     
  • HIV XXX
    HIV Seminar
     
  • PDT XXX
    OSHA Seminar