Radiography, A.S.
Program Overview
Radiographers exercise initiative and independent judgment in the performance of X-ray examinations for diagnosis of disease and injury. They also assist radiologists in fluoroscopic and special vascular procedures. Radiographers are in demand in nearly every community - in hospitals, physicians' offices, clinics, government, education, industry and research.
Accreditation
The A.S. Radiography program at Santa Fe College is accredited by theJoint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).The program's current length of accreditation is 8 years. JRCERT contact information is: 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182; phone: 312-704-5300; email:mail@jrcert.org;webjrcert.org.
The program is in compliance with the curriculum frameworks as administered by the Florida State Department of Education. The curriculum follows the recommendations of theAmerican Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT)and theAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The College is accredited by theSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Filing a Grievance
If a student discovers that the Program is out of compliance with JRCERT Standards, a grievance may be filed online at the following link:Grievance Reporting.
Reporting Allegations
The JRCERT is required to be responsive to allegations of non-compliance with any of its Standards. Please be advised the JRCERT cannot advocate on behalf of any one student. An investigation into allegations of non-compliance addresses only the program's compliance with accreditation standards and will not affect the status of any individual student. The JRCERT takes seriously and follow up appropriately any allegation that an accredited program is not maintaining compliance with its accreditation standards. Before the JRCERT will act to investigate the program, however, it must be assured that the complainant has addressed the matter internally. Did you follow the program's/institution's due process through to its final appeal? If you have addressed the matter internally and wish to make a formal complaint, please complete an allegation reporting form. The allegations must reference the specific accreditation standards/objectives with which you believe the program to be in non-compliance. The Standards for an Accredited Program in Radiologic Sciences can be found under theAccreditation Informationmenu.
Licensure and Certification
Successful completion of all degree requirements may provide you eligibility to take the specialty exam offered by theAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
If you are a student who resides outside of Florida, or plan to relocate outside of Florida, Santa Fe College has made the determination that this degree program or curriculum only meets educational requirements for professional licensure in the state of Florida. Please contact the Licensure Board in your state to determine whether this program or curriculum will meet any licensure requirements.
Please note that program prerequisite courses have changed. Carefully review the following information to ensure your application to the Program satisfies the posted requirements.
The following prerequisite requirements must be completed in order to apply to the Radiography program:
- Possess a 2.50 or higher overall college GPA.
- Complete the following prerequisite coursework with a grade of "C" or better:
- BSC2085/L Anatomy and Physiology I with lab
- BSC2086/L Anatomy and Physiology II with lab
- ENC1101 College Composition
- *Choose one of the following Math courses:
- MAC1105 College Algebra
- MGF1130 Mathematical Thinking
- STA2023 Statistics
- Choose one of the following Social/Behavioral Sciences courses:
- AMH2020 US History Since 1877
- POS2041 American National Government
- Choose one of the following Humanities/Fine Arts courses:
- ARH1000 Art Appreciation
- HUM2020 Introduction to Humanities
- LIT1000 Literature Appreciation
- MUL1010 Music Appreciation
- PHI2010 Introduction to Philosophy
- THE1000 Theater Appreciation
*Successful completion of MGF1106 and/or MFG1107 prior to the 2025-2026 academic year may be used to satisfy the mathematics core in lieu of MGF1130.
All transcripts and coursework must be evaluated and accepted by Santa Fe College prior to the application date in order to qualify for application.
To help protect patients and students, upon acceptance to a Health Science Program, all students must undergo state and federal background checks and show proof of certain immunizations and negative drug screenings as required by clinical affiliates. Students will be provided instructions to complete these tasks at the appropriate time. For more information regarding the application process, please visit the "Before You Apply" webpage.
For more information on program specific expectations and to view the Allied Health Student Handbook, please visit the “Prospective and Current Students” webpage.
See Application Dates and Deadlines and closely review other requirements Before You Apply.
All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.
Program Costs Breakdown
Tuition for 77 Credit Hours
- $8,221.29 Florida Residents
- $29,483.30 Non-Florida Residents
Lab Fees: $626.00
Additional Expenses
- $200.00 Uniforms/Shoes
- $30.00 Magnetic Name Tag
- $750.00 Required Textbooks and Tracking Software
- $600.00 Laptop Computer w/Webcam
- $900.00 Health Physical and Immunizations
- $80.00 Flu Vaccination (2)
- $65.00 American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
- $51.90 On-line Expanded National Background Screening
- $135.00 Drug Screening Test
- $68.00 Level 2 Background Screening Fingerprinting
- $225.00 National Board Exam Fee
- $200.00 Miscellaneous Clinical Expenses: Tracking Software, Database, Parking
Program Cost Totals
- $12,152.19 Florida Residents
- $33,414.20 Non-Florida Residents
Scholarships
There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.
Financial Aid
There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.
Selection criteria and points system is subject to change. It is the applicant's responsibility to check with the Health Sciences Advisement Office for up-to-date requirements and information.
Prior Degree and/or Certification (Maximum Points = 9)
- B.A./B.S. or higher (7 PTS)
- A.A./A.S. (2 PTS)
- Current Patient Care Certification (CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant, etc.) (2 PTS)
All-College GPA (Maximum Points = 20)
- 3.75 – 4.00 (20 PTS)
- 3.50 – 3.74 (15 PTS)
- 3.25 – 3.49 (10 PTS)
- 3.00 – 3.24 (5 PTS)
- 2.75 – 2.99 (3 PTS)
- 2.50 – 2.74 (1 PT)
Prerequisite Coursework GPA (Maximum Points = 20)
- 3.75 – 4.00 (20 PTS)
- 3.50 – 3.74 (15 PTS)
- 3.25 – 3.49 (10 PTS)
- 3.00 – 3.24 (5 PTS)
- 2.75 – 2.99 (3 PTS)
- 2.50 – 2.74 (1 PT)
Military Service (5 PTS)
Five points will be awarded to US Armed Forces active duty and honorably discharged veterans. Includes recent Reservist and National Guard combat deployments. DD-214 or proof of current service required. Minimum of 1 year active duty service required. Part-time Reservist or National Guard service must be documented separately and equal 365 active duty days (i.e., weekend service, annual 2-week assignment and deployment). Service dates may be combined with proper documentation. Veterans who receive a general discharge must be classified without misconduct.
Purpose
The purpose of the SF Radiography Program is to educate and develop competent, professional radiographers who, by virtue of theory and practice, are proficient in all facets of radiography; and have a high degree of adaptability in a changing technology. A further aim is to develop qualities of leadership prerequisite to teaching and supervision in radiography. The Program hopes to nurture a sense of pride in the profession of radiology and impress upon the graduate the importance of continuing education and lifelong learning. The Program also maintains that the patient is, and should remain, the students' primary focus.
Mission
In addition to supporting the mission statement and goals of Santa Fe College, the mission of the Radiography Program is to provide a comprehensive, competency-based radiologic curriculum to prepare a diverse group of graduates with entry level skills needed to perform quality radiologic procedures and provide the patient with the best possible care.
Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
- Goal - Students will be clinically competent.
- Outcome - Students will produce images that are of diagnostic quality.
- Outcome - Students will demonstrate appropriate radiation safety practices.
- Goal - Students will apply critical thinking skills.
- Outcome - Students will analyze radiographic images for accuracy.
- Outcome - Students will adapt positioning for non-routine situations.
- Goal - Students will communicate effectively.
- Outcome - Students will demonstrate appropriate oral communication skills.
- Outcome - Students will demonstrate sufficient writing skills.
- Goal - Students will demonstrate professionalism.
- Outcome - Students will demonstrate professional conduct.
- Outcome - Students will demonstrate ethical behavior.
Santa Fe College Radiography Program Statement on Mammography Clinical Rotations
In an effort to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students, mammography clinical rotations will be offered to male and female students, when available. While the Program will make every effort to place male students in a clinical mammography rotation if requested, clinical site policies often restrict mammography rotations to female students. The Program must adhere to established clinical site policies that restrict mammography rotations to female students. Placement of male students in a mammography rotation is not guaranteed and, in fact, is very unlikely.
The Radiography program spans 20 months (five semesters) with courses meeting in a variety of formats to include: on-campus, online, and virtually. In addition, students will intern at clinical affiliates in Gainesville and Lake City.
The program is academically rigorous and requires students to be available Monday thru Friday 8am – 4:30pm
The program is a total of77 credit hours, including prerequisite requirements. Program core courses: 57 credit hours. Pre-requisite courses: 20 credit hours.
The Technical courses must be taken as a cohort in the order indicated below. The prerequisite requirements listed in "Requirements for Admission" may be taken in any order based on course offerings.
Term 1 Fall (14 credit hours)
- RTE1000 Intro to Radiographic Technology (3 credit hours)
- RTE1110C Radiologic Technology and Patient Care (2 credit hours)
- RTE1418C Radiographic Techniques 1 (4 credit hours)
- RTE1503C Radiographic Procedures 1 (4 credit hours)
- RTE1804 Radiologic Clinical Education 1 (1 credit hour)
Term 2 Spring (12 credit hours)
- RTE1457C Radiographic Techniques 2 (4 credit hours)
- RTE1513C Radiologic Procedures 2 (3 credit hours)
- RTE1613C Radiologic Physics (3 credit hours)
- RTE1814 Radiologic Clinical Education 2 (2 credit hours)
Term 3 Summer (6 credit hours)
- RTE1824 Radiologic Clinical Education 3 (1 credit hour)
- RTE1834 Radiologic Clinical Education 4 (2 credit hours)
- RTE2563 Radiographic Procedures 3 (3 credit hours)
Term 4 Fall (12 credit hours)
- RTE2385C Radiation Biology (3 credit hours)
- RTE2202 Admin & Professional Concerns (3 credit hours)
- RTE2782 Radiographic Pathology (2 credit hours)
- RTE2844 Advanced Radiologic Clinical Education 5 (4 credit hours)
Term 5 Spring (13 credit hours)
- RTE2573 Special Imaging Modalities (2 credit hours)
- RTE2473C Radiographic Techniques 3 (4 credit hours)
- RTE2061 Radiography Seminar (3 credit hours)
- RTE2854 Advanced Radiologic Clinical Education 6 (4 credit hours)
The Radiography program is a practice discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective and psychomotor performance requirements. Applicants should assess their aptitude and ability to perform professional duties by reviewing the Program Performance Standards below and discussing them with their healthcare provider. Applicants who identify potential difficulties with meeting the Program Performance Standards should communicate their concerns to the Academic Chair for Allied Health Programs. If the concern is related to a documented disability, applicants are responsible for contacting the Disabilities Resource Center for determination of reasonable and appropriate accommodation.
Critical Thinking
Standard: Critical thinking sufficient for clinical judgment.
Example: Handle multiple priorities in stressful situations. Make accurate independent decisions.
Concentrate and focus attention for prolonged periods of time to attain precise testing
results. Ability to work alone as well as a member of a team.
Interpersonal
Standard: Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families and groups
from a variety of social, emotional, cultural and intellectual backgrounds.
Example: Display patience, empathy and concern for others. Effectively deal with anger/fear/hostility
in a calm manner. Demonstrate a high degree of patience. Work with other health care
providers in stressful situations, such as life and death situations.
Communication
Standard: Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in verbal and written
form.
Example: Communicate needs in a prompt and concise manner. Accurately record/document pertinent
information. Follow verbal and/or written instructions. Interact with patients and
other health care providers in a professional manner.
Mobility
Standard: Physical abilities sufficient to move independently from room to room and through
hallways; maneuver in small places.
Example: Respond promptly to the patient's needs, manipulate equipment, lift a minimum of
30lbs, exert a sustained force of 20 pound; stand for prolonged periods wearing a
12-20 pound lead apron; walk an equivalent of 5 miles per day; ability to sit for
periods of 1 hour at a time; participate as a team member of four to move a 150 pound
incapacitated person and provide for patient safety at all times.
Motor Skills
Standard: Gross and fine motor abilities sufficient to safely and effectively perform cardiopulmonary
skills.
Example: Ability to grasp, hold, grip, seize, turn or otherwise manipulate work with hands.
Work with fingers to manipulate switches, dials and other computer equipment. Input
data into computer.
Hearing
Standard: Auditory ability sufficient to monitor and assess health needs.
Example: Communicate verbally with patients and other health care providers. Detect and evaluate
sounds of equipment.
Visual
Standard: Visual ability sufficient for physical observation and assessment.
Example: Observe and monitor patients in full and dimmed light. Visual near acuity of 20 inches
or less with clarity. Distinguish depth, color and spatial attributes of images.
Tactile
Standard: Tactile ability sufficient for physical assessment.
Example: Perceive attributes of an object via touch. Palpate.
Professional Appearance
As a representative of Santa Fe College and the Radiography Program, students must abide by specific professional appearance guidelines required by our clinical affiliates. Hair must be maintained within the range of natural color and must be conservative in length and style. Clothing and footwear must comply with standards prescribed by the program. Facial hair should be kept neat and trimmed short.
Program Effectiveness captures the quality of a program using qualitative data such as program completion, national exam pass rates and job placement.
The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information on their website.
Credentialing Examination
The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
Credentialing Examination Rate(number passed on 1st attempt divided by number attempted within 6 months of graduation)
- 2023 – 22 of 22 – 100%
- 2022 – 15 of 15 – 100 %
- 2021 – 19 of 19 – 100%
- 2020 – 23 of 24 – 96%
- 2019 – 24 of 25 – 96%
- Program 5-Year Average 103 of 105 – 98%
Job Placement
The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
Job Placement Rate(number employed divided by number actively seeking employment within 12 months of graduation)
- 2023 – 22 of 22 – 100%
- 2022 – 13 of 15 – 87%
- 2021 – 18 of 18 – 100%
- 2020 – 21 of 22 – 95%
- 2019 – 22 of 24 – 92%
- Program 5-Year Average: 96 of 101 – 95%
Program Completion
The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 85%.
Program Completion Rate(number graduated divided by number started the program)
- 2024 - 24 out of 26, Annual Completion Rate 92%
- 2023 - 22 out of 22, Annual Completion Rate 100%
Disclosure
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not the bill that you will receive from Santa Fe College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Santa Fe College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance below are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
Off-Campus* | Off-Campus with Parent** | |
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Tuition and Fees In-State: $106.77 per credit |
In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190 |
In-State: $2,563 Out-Of-State: $9,190 |
Books, Course Materials, |
$783 | $783 |
Living Expenses (Food & Housing) |
$10,367 | $3,654 |
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$2,394 | $2,394 |
Transportation | $1,197 | $3,942 |
Total |
In-State: $17,304 Out-Of-State: $23,931 |
In-State: $13,336 Out-Of-State: $19,963 |
Off-Campus* | Off-Campus with Parent** | |
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Tuition and Fees In-State: $126.33 per credit |
In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292 |
In-State: $3,032 Out-Of-State: $10,292 |
Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment |
$783 | $783 |
Living Expenses (Food & Housing) |
$10,367 | $3,654 |
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses |
$2,394 | $2,394 |
Transportation | $1,197 | $3,942 |
Total |
In-State: $17,773 Out-Of-State: $25,033 |
In-State: $13,805 Out-Of-State: $21,065 |
*Off-Campus: you intend to live off-campus but not with your parent(s).
**Off-Campus with Parent: you intend to live with your parent(s) or other relatives.
Note: All costs and rates are subject to change for the upcoming year.
For more detailed information, visit SF's Cost of Attendance page.