Radiography (A.A.S.)
Faculty
Dr. Nicole Betschman, Associate Professor and Program Director, Public Health and Health Services
Faculty representing diverse disciplines in the School of Nursing and Health Professions, College of Arts and Sciences, and School of Professional and Graduate Studies also contribute to the Radiography program.
Description
This Radiography degree program is designed to assist students in obtaining their Applied Associate of Science in Radiography degree in partnership with MedStar Washington Hospital Center Medical Imaging School of Radiology. Once students complete the prerequisite courses* they are able to apply to the two-year School of Radiology program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Prior to completing the MedStar program, students must present a conferred undergraduate associate or bachelor degree. Upon completion of the MedStar program and with the conferred degree, students are eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) National Certification Exam. This exam permits candidates to work anywhere in the United States.
The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education and Radiologic Technology and is licensed by the DC Higher Education Licensure Commission.
Students who have completed the two-year Radiology program are eligible to return to Trinity to complete the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Radiography.
Degree Requirements
Students will complete general education and prerequisite courses before applying to the Radiography program. These can be taken at Trinity in the School of Professional and Graduate Studies. Courses in the School of Professional and Graduate Studies are offered in convenient evening and weekend formats.
The requirements to graduate from Trinity with an Associate of Science in Radiography degree include successful completion of the following:
- All program prerequisite and core curriculum courses (students follow the School of Professional and Graduate Studies core).
- All prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better.
- A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
- Completion of the MedStar Radiography program while enrolled at Trinity
Prerequisite Courses (23 credits)
All the the following prerequisites are required to apply to the MedStar Radiography Program:
BIOL 101 Introduction to BiologyExplores various aspects of biology from cell structure to metabolism, diversity and ecology. The course consists of two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Recommended for non-science majors. There is an additional laboratory fee for this course. Formerly BIO 101 Introduction to Biology.
4 credits
FLC Area I
Core Area II
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry
BIOL 121 Human Anatomy and Physiology IA systematic approach to the study of the human body. The first part of this year -long course emphasizes the tissues, the integumentary system, the bones and skeletal tissue, muscles and muscle tissue, and the nervous system. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts discussed during the lecture portion of the class to clinical questions presented throughout the semester. Three hours of laboratory per week. Does not fulfill Biology major requirement. There is an additional laboratory fee.
4 credits
Pre-/Co-requisite: MATH 102, MATH 108 or MATH 109.
Pre-requisite: BIOL 101 (SPS); pass BIOL 101 with a C or better or placement test score (CAS).
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area.
BIOL 122 Human Anatomy and Physiology IIA systematic approach to the study of the human body. The second part of this year-long course emphasizes the endocrine, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts discussed during the lecture portion of the class to clinical questions presented throughout the semester. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Does not fulfill Biology major requirement. Prerequisite: C or better in BIOL 121. There is an additional laboratory fee.
4 credits
ENGL 107 College CompositionDevelops effective writing of evidence-based, thesis-centered academic essays. Emphasizes the research and documentation skills necessary for successful academic writing. Focuses on argumentative essays that build to a substantive research paper. Formerly ENG 107 College Composition.
3 credits
General Education: Foundational Skills Area
FLC Area I Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
HPNU 120 Medical TerminologyThis is an 8-week course designed for individuals interested in learning the language of medicine required to work within a variety of health care fields. The student will acquire word-building skills in the field of medicine and will have a solid understanding of basic medical language and a foundational start on basic medical science and health related concepts that will be useful for other courses within the health professions.
1 credit
Prerequisites: None
INT 109 Information LiteracyIntroduces information literacy, skills, and technology tools that support the discovery, analysis, and integration used in critical thinking and constructing knowledge in the classroom and the larger world, including values and legal issues that impact ethical use of these tools.
3 credits
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
MATH 108 Finite MathematicsThis is a quantitative literacy and reasoning course designed for education majors and those students intending to study nursing and other allied health fields. Topics include: problem solving, set theory, logic, algebra, and measurement; including unit conversions and dimensional analysis. Additional topics include functions, graphs, systems of equations and inequalities, as well as probability and statistics. Real-world applications will be emphasized throughout the course. Formerly MATH 108 and MAT 108 Elementary Mathematical Modeling.
4 credits
Prerequisites: None
General Education Area: Foundational Skills
Major Requirements (83 Total Credits)
Sample Academic Plan
** Denotes prerequisite prior to applying to Medstar Medical Imaging School of Radiology **
First Semester (9 credits)
BIOL 101 Introduction to BiologyExplores various aspects of biology from cell structure to metabolism, diversity and ecology. The course consists of two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. Recommended for non-science majors. There is an additional laboratory fee for this course. Formerly BIO 101 Introduction to Biology.
4 credits
FLC Area I
Core Area II
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry **
HPNU 120 Medical TerminologyThis is an 8-week course designed for individuals interested in learning the language of medicine required to work within a variety of health care fields. The student will acquire word-building skills in the field of medicine and will have a solid understanding of basic medical language and a foundational start on basic medical science and health related concepts that will be useful for other courses within the health professions.
1 credit
Prerequisites: None **
MATH 108 Finite MathematicsThis is a quantitative literacy and reasoning course designed for education majors and those students intending to study nursing and other allied health fields. Topics include: problem solving, set theory, logic, algebra, and measurement; including unit conversions and dimensional analysis. Additional topics include functions, graphs, systems of equations and inequalities, as well as probability and statistics. Real-world applications will be emphasized throughout the course. Formerly MATH 108 and MAT 108 Elementary Mathematical Modeling.
4 credits
Prerequisites: None
General Education Area: Foundational Skills **
Second Semester (10 credits)
BIOL 121 Human Anatomy and Physiology IA systematic approach to the study of the human body. The first part of this year -long course emphasizes the tissues, the integumentary system, the bones and skeletal tissue, muscles and muscle tissue, and the nervous system. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts discussed during the lecture portion of the class to clinical questions presented throughout the semester. Three hours of laboratory per week. Does not fulfill Biology major requirement. There is an additional laboratory fee.
4 credits
Pre-/Co-requisite: MATH 102, MATH 108 or MATH 109.
Pre-requisite: BIOL 101 (SPS); pass BIOL 101 with a C or better or placement test score (CAS).
General Education: Knowledge and Inquiry Area.**
ENGL 107 College CompositionDevelops effective writing of evidence-based, thesis-centered academic essays. Emphasizes the research and documentation skills necessary for successful academic writing. Focuses on argumentative essays that build to a substantive research paper. Formerly ENG 107 College Composition.
3 credits
General Education: Foundational Skills Area
FLC Area I Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life**
INT 109 Information LiteracyIntroduces information literacy, skills, and technology tools that support the discovery, analysis, and integration used in critical thinking and constructing knowledge in the classroom and the larger world, including values and legal issues that impact ethical use of these tools.
3 credits
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life**
Third Semester (10 credits)
BIOL 122 Human Anatomy and Physiology IIA systematic approach to the study of the human body. The second part of this year-long course emphasizes the endocrine, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Students have the opportunity to apply concepts discussed during the lecture portion of the class to clinical questions presented throughout the semester. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Does not fulfill Biology major requirement. Prerequisite: C or better in BIOL 121. There is an additional laboratory fee.
4 credits **
PHIL 103 Reasoning and ArgumentationPresents examples of analysis and argumentation in order to examine what constitutes either a deductive and an inductive argument, the notions of validity and truth, the justificatory power of evidence as well as common informal fallacies. The course provides practice in various techniques of argumentation and critical analysis. Formerly PHI 103 Reasoning and Argumentation.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Foundational Skills Area
FLC Area III
Prerequisite CRS 101 - CAS Only
SOCY 100 Introduction to SociologyIntroduces students to the science of sociology and prepares students for upper-level social science course work. Formerly SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
Core Area II: Understanding the Self and Society
Fourth Semester (9 credits)
COM 290 Public SpeakingExamines theory and practice of public speaking. Students will prepare and present informative and persuasive speeches. Audience analysis, research, speech organization, delivery and effective persuasive strategies will be covered.
3 credits
FLC Area I
Core Area I: Skills for Work and Life
PHIL 245 Ethics IIntroduces the student to social ethics and the concepts of person and community by examining the moral traditions that inform our understanding of the individual. The course traces the focus of ethics from a concern about what kind of person to be to the more modern and narrow concern in how to act in both the public and private domains, acknowledging the ways in which our cultural and historical practices help shape our vision. Formerly PHI 212 The Moral Dimension: Persons and Community.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Values and Beliefs Area
Core Area III: Ethics and Moral Reasoning
PSYC 101 Introductory PsychologyIntroduces the student to the scientific study of the mind and behavior. All major sub-areas of psychology (social, developmental, clinical, physiological, motivation and emotion, sensation and perception) are explored, as well as the major theoretical perspectives (behavioral, cognitive, psychoanalytic, and humanistic). Formerly PSY 121 Introductory Psychology.
3 credits
General Education Curriculum: Knowledge and Inquiry Area
FLC Area V
Core: Area II
Fifth Semester (6 credits)
Two Core Curriculum humanities courses
Sixth Semester (9 credits)
SNHP 220 Health Promotion, Policy and PoliticsThis course explores political factors that influence patient outcomes and health promotion strategies to enhance health and health care systems. Students are engaged in understanding how health care policy shapes health care systems, determining accessibility, accountability and affordability. Students will evaluate how health care delivery systems are organized and financed, and the effect this has on patient care.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
General Education Curriculum: Applications Area
SNHP 228 Patient AdvocacyThe focus of this course is on patient advocacy. The course considers patient advocacy within the background and development of the health care delivery system in the United States and the forces associate d with q uality of care. The course explores trends and issues impacting health care delivery and the role of the advocate in health promotion and health education in a complex health care delivery landscape.
3 credits
Prerequisites: None
SNHP 230 Community Health Workers in the U.SThis course focuses on the role of Community Health Workers in different populations. Students will focus on advocacy, cultural awareness, and access of services in communities. The course will include various group activities and simulations for conflict resolution, client-centered outreach, and behavior change.
3 credits
Medical Imaging School of Radiology Curriculum (30 credits)
If accepted to MedStar, students typically enroll in the MedStar Radiography program after completing prerequisites and remaining enrolled at Trinity. Prior to completing the MedStar program and sitting for the national certification exam, students must present a conferred associate or bachelor degree. A minimum of 30 credits will be transferred from MedStar to meet radiography elective degree requirements.
Medstar Imaging School of Radiography Application Process
To apply to the MedStar Radiography program, students must have a GPA of at least 2.0, successfully complete all prerequisite courses, complete the Medstar Medical Imaging School of Radiology application (applications open in January each year), and register to take the HESI exam prior to the deadline.
Additional Information
After successful entrance into the Radiography program, students complete the two-year program at Medstar while completing the A.A.S. requirements at Trinity to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (AART) exam.
Students who are not accepted can re-apply the following year but must retake the HESI and complete the MedStar application process again. Students are highly encouraged to continue with their academic plan of study to progress towards degree completion in a health-related major.
Radiography Learning Outcomes:
- Radiography associate degree graduates are able to apply core concepts of health sciences and basic clinical procedures in safe and effective patient care.
- Radiography associate degree graduates demonstrate effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, and members of the health care team.
- Radiography associate degree graduates can identify and follow ethical, legal, and professional standards in diverse health care settings.
- Radiography associate degree graduates are prepared to participate in quality improvement and lifelong learning activities to support professional growth and improve patient outcomes.
Program Policies
Advanced Placement:
Credits earned through AP examinations do not fulfill requirements of the Radiography major.
CLEP Policy:
Credits earned through CLEP examinations do not fulfill requirements of the Radiography major.
Transfer Policy
Consult program faculty for information about transferring courses to Trinity.
Grades in Major Courses
A minimum of a 2.0 (“C”) cumulative GPA average must be earned in the required courses for the major. A grade of C- may be counted toward fulfilling the requirements, at the discretion of the program faculty, if the overall average in the required courses is at least a 2.0.
Pass/No Pass
The pass/no pass grading option is not accepted for courses within the major.
TELL Policy:
Students applying for credit in experiential learning should consult with the program faculty.