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| The Radiologic Technology Program is a 21-month program that is designed to prepare students for careers as entry-level radiologic technologists. Upon completion of this program, the graduate is eligible to apply for examination by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The skills developed in the program will prepare the graduating student to perform imaging examinations and radiologic procedures under the direction of a physician. The radiologic technologist is able to apply principles of radiographic exposure with a knowledge of anatomy, physiology and positioning to determine the best demonstration of anatomical structures. The technologist is also responsible for the care, protection and comfort of the patient. Additional responsibilities include the ongoing monitoring of equipment safety and quality. This requires a level of professional judgment which necessitates quality academic and clinical training. Radiologic technologists are employed by hospitals, clinics, and private contractors. It is recommended that students take high school Algebra and Biological Science. |
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| To be considered for admission to this program the applicant must: 1. Possess a high school diploma or an equivalency certificate, 2. Attend a Radiology Information Session scheduled through the Admission’s Office, 3. Complete an interview at the College with department and clinical affiliate staff, 4. Complete Biological Principles I or successful challenge of Biology Examination as a prerequisite to Anatomy & Physiology. Students must achieve a grade of 75 or better in all Radiologic Technology courses. Clinical experience is arranged by the program with affiliated hospitals. Students are assigned to sites by the program director, and must abide by policies and procedures of the hospital as well as the program. |
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| Policies Regarding the Radiologic Technology Program Eligibility: Students must be matriculated into the Radiologic Technology Program in order to take Radiologic Technology concentration courses. All these courses are sequential and must be completed in order. Admission to the program is through the Admissions Department on a space-available basis. |
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| Failure of Radiologic Technology Courses Academic: Passing grade for all Radiologic Technology courses is 75. A student earning a grade less than 75 will receive a grade of "F''. Failure of a Radiologic Technology course necessitates reversion to non-matriculating status since courses are sequential and are offered once per year. Students may reapply to the program, and repeat a failed course, once, on a space-available basis. Students who fail the same Radiologic Technology course twice, or who fail two Radiologic Technology courses, will not be readmitted to the Radiologic Technology Program. Clinical: Clinical Experience courses are sequential and graded on a pass/fail basis. A "pass'' grade must be received in each clinical course prior to advancement to the next level. A "pass'' grade is achieved by 100% completion of assigned clinical objectives as documented by the Clinical Instructor. Incomplete Grades: Earned Incompletes (I) which are not made-up prior to the beginning of the next course level will necessitate reversion to non-matriculating status. Students must complete the incomplete work and then apply for re-admission to the program on a space-available basis. Readmission: Students may be readmitted to the program once, as space is available, except in cases of disciplinary dismissal. Clinical Education: Radiologic Technology students earn college credits for intensive clinical experience in local hospital Radiology Departments. As set forth in the Affiliation Agreement between the College and each affiliate, the student is a guest of the hospital, and must abide by the policies and procedures of each institution. Repeated infractions of policies may result in dismissal from the program. In addition, clinical experience may be immediately terminated if a student is judged to be a danger to self, patients, or others. Attendance: Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes, labs and clinical hours. Students are permitted 1 clinical sick day per semester. Additional absences must be made up. More than 2 absences during one semester may be cause for dismissal from the program. Absences in excess of 2 days will be made up on Fridays during the winter intercession and on Fridays during the summer rotation. For students in the fourth semester, make-up time will be scheduled after the end of classes in May. |
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| Schedule for Clinical Assignments: Sophomore students must complete in Clinical Experience III, two alternate shifts per week during the two week January intercession and up to five alternate shifts during Clinical Experience IV. An alternate shift is described as an evening/and or week-end clinical practicum and one that provides the students with unique learning experiences.
Associated Costs: In addition to regular tuition and fees, students are responsible for the purchase of uniforms, medical liability insurance, books, health insurance, protective eyewear and other associated costs. Students must also possess reliable transportation to and from clinical assignments. These policies represent an abbreviated version of policies published in the Radiologic Technology Program Handbook. |
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* If one tests out of English Composition I, then any Speech, Literature, Journalism, or Foreign Language course may be substituted. ** Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry (MATH112) or higher ***Biological Principles is a prerequisite for these courses or must be completed by successfully challenging the Biological Principles Challenge Examination. # Students are assigned to clinical affiliations for two days a week during the Freshman academic year, and three days a week during the Sophomore Year. A 12-week 30-hour per week summer clinical experience is also required. Students contemplating a career in radiology must be aware that if they have ever been convicted by a court of law, their records will be subject to review by the ARRT examination board. This program awards the A.S. Degree upon completion of 26 courses and a minimum of 75 credits. Keyboarding competency is a requirement for graduation (see Academic Information). |
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