Department of Nursing and Allied Health Technology

DIAGNOSTIC HEALTH SCIENCES

If you have an analytical mind and keen problem solving skills, this healthcare career field may be for you. Take your knowledge into the job market.

Program: Pre-Radiography Associate of Applied Science

(Offered through an articulation agreement with Prince George’s Community College.)

Radiography is an allied health career specialty focusing on imagery as a means of assisting the physician in diagnosing patient conditions. Radiographers produce images of the patient’s body on film or computer screens. Providing around-the-clock service to patients, radiographers have flexible hours.

Program Description & Courses

Students complete their general education requirements at CSM, their professional training at PGCC, and their clinical practice in their local service area when possible. The radiography program is accredited by the Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Get description and course requirements.
*Note: This is the most up-to-date information available and may not be the same as the printed Academic Catalog.

Specific admissions requirements

This is a competitive admissions program.

It is the student’s responsibility to contact the CSM nursing and heath technology advisor to receive the petition packet. Upon completion of the packet, it is the student’s responsibility to deliver the packet to the CSM nursing and health technology advisor for review prior to submission to PGCC. Students are required to provide proof of immunization status, a completed health form, and a criminal background check at the student’s expense. Students may be required to provide proof of health insurance and a negative drug screen at the request of agencies and at the student’s expense.

Professional organization resources and certification information

Graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Examination for certification and licensure in Maryland.

http://www.arrt.org
http://www.asrt.org

Designated Health Manpower Shortage Program

The Pre-Radiography program has been designated as a Health Manpower Shortage program. The Maryland State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has determined certain health occupations in the state to be in short supply. The Maryland Higher Education Commission has designated educational programs that correspond to these health occupations to be eligible for the Health Manpower Shortage Program. This means that Maryland residents who have petitioned for and been accepted into this program are eligible for Prince George in-county tuition rates while they maintain enrollment. Some restrictions apply. Check with the Admissions Office for more information.