2024-2025 Yavapai College Catalog 
    
    Dec 26, 2024  
2024-2025 Yavapai College Catalog

RAD 255 - Radiology Registry Prep and Professional Development


Description: Comprehensive review of standard subject materials to prepare students for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Examination. Includes guidance on resume building, honing interview skills, and exploring opportunities for continuing education.

Prerequisites: RAD 200A  and RAD 215 

Corequisite: RAD 200B  and RAD 250  

Credits: 3
Lecture: 3
Lab: 0

Course Content:
  1. Patient care
  2. Safety
  3. Image production
  4. Procedures
  5. Resume design
  6. Interview skills
  7. Continuing education requirements

Learning Outcomes:
  1. Recognize best practices related to patient interactions and management. (1)
  2. Summarize radiation physics, radiobiology and related radiation protection standards. (2)
  3. Identify equipment operation and quality assurance procedures. (3)
  4. Outline the process of image acquisition and evaluation. (3)
  5. Diagram imaging criteria related to head, spine, pelvis, thorax, abdomen and extremities. (4)
  6. Design a resume and cover letter to professional and industry standards. (5)
  7. Participate as a job-seeker in a mock interview. (6)
  8. Research continuing education requirements and where to obtain continuing education credits. (7)

Required Assessment:
  1. American Society of Radiologic Technology (ASRT) Seal Exams
  2. Clover Learning Mock Registry Exam
  3. Professional resume and cover letter
  4. Mock interview