A literature review was conducted to establish criteria for the development and establishment of an associate degree program in radiologic technology in Alaska, where traditional education programs had been slow to respond to the current personnel shortage. The information was obtained from a variety of state, regional, and national organizations dating back about 10 years. Twenty-three sources were identified, based on relevance and applicability of recommendations. Several recommendations for length and content of career entry education were considered. Health professions core education, ways to meet the growing shortage of personnel resources, and establishment of foundational education for career advancement were all addressed. The resulting program was an associate of applied science degree in radiologic technology developed by the University of Alaska-Anchorage and delivered over 5 semesters (20 months) using 3 prerequisite courses and 62 credits hours of degree course work (47 professional credits, 15 general degree credits). Successful completion would meet eligibility guidelines for American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification. (YLB)