RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(Effective Fall semester 2011)

1. Unconditional admission to the college.
2. Submit complete application packet for admission to the Radiologic Technology Program by the published deadline in the application packet.  The packet should include the following documents:

• WCC Admission Agreement form from the Office of Admissions and Records
• RAD Program Application
• Essential Functions Form
• All high school and college transcripts or official GED scores (official copies to the College and copies in packet)
• A2 Admission Assessment test scores (copy is acceptable)

3. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.  (Alabama Regulations For Control of Radiation Rule 420-3-03(6), “Occupational Radiation Dose Limits” states that all occupational workers employing ionizing radiation must be at least 18 years of age).
4. A minimum of 2.50 cumulative GPA for students with previous college work.
5. A minimum of 2.50 high school GPA for students without prior college work (GED acceptable in lieu of high school transcript).
6. Applicants must be eligible for placement into the following courses:

1. ENG 101, English Composition I
2. MTH 100, Intermediate College Algebra
3. BIO 201, Human Anatomy & Physiology I

7. Applicants must be in good standing with the College.
   
8. Applicants must meet the Technical Standards required for Radiologic Technology Programs.

Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program is competitive, and the number of students is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available.  Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.  Admission shall be provisional upon the student’s ability to perform essential functions, have negative substance abuse screening results, and receive clinical attendance approval of findings from a required criminal background check.  Random substance abuse screening will be conducted throughout program enrollment. Following admission to the Program, all students must submit a completed physical examination form, including immunization status documentation and verification of the ability to perform essential functions related to this program.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ARRT CERTIFICATION

• Individuals must satisfy general qualifications for certification in accordance with The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) guidelines.  The ARRT is the board that administers the national certification examination upon completion of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program. A candidate for certification by the ARRT must meet the ethics, education and examination requirements as described in The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Rules and Regulations and ARRT Standards of Ethics.
• In order to take this examination, individuals must be of good moral character.  Generally, the conviction of a felony or any other offense or misdemeanor, or a felony involving moral depravity, indicates a lack of good moral character for ARRT purposes.
• Please see the Radiologic Technology Program Director for advisement if the previous statement applies. 

Upon admission to the Program, all students must complete a health form including immunization records.

Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program shall be provisional depending upon the student’s ability to pass an initial drug screen.  Students may be subjected to random drug testing during the length of the Program.

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
SELECTION CRITERIA
(Admissions scoring form available)

1. 50 points from grades earned in college level academic coursework in Math, Science, and English

A = 95 B = 85 C = 75 D = 65

Math 100 A – 95 English 101 B – 85 Science  BIO201 A – 95

eg., 95 + 85 + 95 = 275/3 = 91.67        91.67 x 0.5 = 45.84 points

            *Note:  Grade of “C” or above must be obtained to meet program requirements. If a challenge exam or CLEP test was taken in lieu of a course, the applicant will be awarded the points for a letter grade of “B”.

2. 50 points from A2 Admission Assessment composite score from areas of math, reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary.
               eg., Composite score of 85 x 0.5 = 42.5 points
   


3. One point for each required general education course completed with a grade of “C” or higher prior to application submission.  Courses applicable for point award are BIO201, BIO202, ENG101, Humanities/Fine Arts elective, MTH100 or higher, PSY200, and SPH106 or SPH107.  If a challenge exam or CLEP test was taken in lieu of a course the applicant will be awarded the points for a letter grade of “B.”  A total of seven (7) points are available.
               eg., Four (4) of the above courses completed with grades of “C” or higher = 4 points
   
   
   
4. Academic average points + A2 Admission Assessment composite score points + completed general education points = Total Applicant Score
               eg. from above areas:  45.84 + 42.5 + 4 = 92.34 admission points
   
   
   
5. Applicants are then ranked
               NOTE:  If a tie should exist between applicants, the GPA will determine ranking

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
PROGRESSION POLICY

To progress through and graduate from the Radiology Technology Program, the student must:

1. Progress through the required radiology curriculum in the prescribed sequence.
2. Attain a grade of 75% or higher in each required radiology course, and a grade of 70% or higher in all general education courses.  (a cumulative 2.5 GPA)
3. Maintain ability to meet the Essential Functions for a Radiologic Technology Program with or without reasonable accommodations.
4. Students must successfully complete the Program within 33 months from the initial semester of RAD courses.
5. Maintain current CPR at the health care provider level as outlined by the Program.
6. Maintain current professional liability insurance as outlined by the College.
7. Maintain a satisfactory level of mental and physical health, including current immunizations, Hepatitis B vaccinations (or signed waiver), and annual TB testing.
8. Abide by the policies, procedures, and rules of behavior of the agencies from which clinical education experiences are obtained (to include drug screening and background checks at the student’s expense) and by the prescribed dress code for clinical education.
9. Abide by the policies, procedures, and rules of behavior of the Radiologic Technology Program as published in the Program and College Student Handbooks and as specified in other materials provided.
10. Follow established guidelines required by the College for maintaining accidental and health insurance.
11. Maintain a personal radiation monitoring device and radiographic identification markers as outlined by the Program.
12. Read and sign the Student Clinical Rotation Contract as outlined by the College.