Wes Watkins Technology Center

RADIOLOGY AIDE

Radiology Aides assist Radiologic Technologists in obtaining diagnostic images. Students in this major will learn about patient care, radiation safety, radiography handling procedures, and how to assist Radiologic Technologists. Students will participate in clinical practice.

Direct-Teacher Led Class
SOC Code: 31.9092.00

Application Process

Tuition Waiver

College Credit

CERTIFICATION
National Health Science Certificate
American Heart Association CPR

CURRICULUM / HOURS

Health Careers Core Curriculum	200
Core Medical Terminology	45
Anatomy	60
Physiology	60
Core Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid	15
Introduction to Radiologic Science	10
Radiation Protection for the Radiology Aide	15
Patient Care for the Radiology Aide	60
Imaging Equipment, Processing, and PACS	50
Clinical Practice for the Radiology Aide	60
TOTAL HOURS	575

STUDENT ORGANIZATION
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is an international student organization for high
school and adult students that promotes career opportunities in the healthcare industry to enhance
the delivery of quality healthcare to all people. HOSA provides opportunities for students to enhance their
personal and leadership qualities through individual and group projects and through skill competitions
which are held on local, state, and national levels.

INSTRUCTORS