The Limited Radiographer (X-ray) Training Program teaches individuals to perform limited radiographic procedures in ambulatory health care settings as authorized by state law. By combining instructor-led Internet training, classroom labs and an extensive clinical externship at local health care facilities, students learn to perform X-ray procedures over a 12-month period by taking courses in radiographic exposure/equipment and general positioning techniques. Graduates of the program are eligible for board certification. Tuition covers books and badge fees associated with externship.

To enter the Limited Radiographer general program, students must be 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED and CPR Healthcare Provider certification. Students complete subjects in the following areas of study along with a six-month externship where they perform 420 clock hours of X-rays on patients under the supervision of a site coordinator. Note: Upon start of externship, all students are required to show proof of intradermal TB skin test and major medical insurance.

• Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology
• Radiographic Exposure
• General Positioning

Approval
TTC's Division of Continuing Education and Economic Development's Limited Radiographer (X-ray) general program is approved by the S.C. Radiation Quality Standards Association (SCRQSA). Graduates of the program are eligible to take the state examination.