RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
SELECTION CRITERIA

 

I.          50% from GPA in Math, Science, English (college level unless only high school available)

A= 95	Math A – 95	eg., 95 + 85 + 95 = 275/3 = 91.6 91.6 x .5 = 45.5
B =85	English B – 85
C =75	Science A - 95

 II.        50% from Compass scores in Math, Writing, and Reading

	Math		Actual score on COMPASS if tested into MTH 100 or successful completion of or currently taking MTH 098 use lowest score required to place into MTH 100
	Writing		Actual score on COMPASS if tested into ENG 101 or successful completion of or currently taking ENG 093 or ENG 092 use lowest score required to place into ENG 101
	Reading		A minimum score of 76 required Actual score on COMPASS if no RDG course required or successful completion of or currently taking RDG 085 use lowest score required to place into RDG 114

            Math + Writing + Reading / total maximum points possible
            Take this score and multiply by .50

 

III.    GPA points + COMPASS points = Total Applicant Score

* One point will be added to the above score for each required general education course in which a “C” or better is obtained

Click here for the Admission Scoring Page (pdf)

IV.       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.

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
RE-ADMISSION POLICY

Students who interrupt the progression through the Radiologic Technology Program must apply for re-admission to the Program.  A student who fails to progress during the first semester of the Program must reapply for acceptance as a new student. Students must submit a re-admission request no later than mid-term of the term prior to a planned re-entry. The Program will provide the student a plan for re-admission.  The student may be considered for re-admission only once.

Re-admission to the Program also depends upon the availability of clinical space. Students in regular progression in the Program have first option on clinical space.

Re-admission requires:

1. A 2.5 cumulative GPA in all course work.
2. That no longer than 33 months may elapse from initial admission term to date of graduation.
3. All students who are readmitted must prove competency in all previous coursework as prescribed by the Program and successfully complete any RAD course in which a “D” or “F” were received.
4. Ability to meet and comply with standards and policies in the current College Catalog and Student Handbook.
5. Students who have been dismissed from two clinical facilities are ineligible for re-admission.
6. Any student dismissed from the College for academic or disciplinary reasons will not be considered for re-admission.

Transfer Policy

Receiving advance placement in the Radiologic Technology Program requires:

1. Unconditional admission to the College with clear academic status.
2. Ability to meet and comply with standards and policies in the current College Catalog and Student Handbook.
3. Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
4. That no longer than 33 months elapse from the initial admission term to date of graduation.
5. Official transcripts verifying a minimum grade of “C” earned in courses which represent collegiate coursework relevant to the degree with course content and level of instruction resulting in student competencies at least equivalent for those matriculating students.  Alabama College System Standardized Radiologic Technology Curriculum courses will be transferred without review of the course syllabus.  Verification of knowledge and/or skills may be required.
6. Eligibility to return to previous Radiologic Technology Program in good standing.
7. No more than one semester in which a grade of “D” or “F” has been earned in a radiography course.    
8. Completion of 25% of total required hours for the A.A.S. Degree in Radiologic Technology at institution conferring degree.

 

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY (RAD) Curriculum Update October 31, 2005
GENERAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS				Credit Hours
BIO	201*	Human Anatomy and Physiology I		4
BIO	202	Human Anatomy and Physiology II		4
ENG	101	English Composition I		3
MTH	100	Intermediate College Algebra or higher		3
PSY	200	General Psychology		3
SPH	106	Fundamentals of Oral Communication		3
		Humanities/Fine Arts Elective		3
		Total General Education Credits		23
* Prerequisite: BIO 103 or satisfactory placement on the Alabama College System Biology Placement Exam
REQUIRED ORIENTATION COURSES				Credit Hours
ORI	101	Orientation to College		1
ORI	104	WorkKeys Assessment and Advisement		1
		Total Orientation Credits		2
FIELD OF CONCENTRATION CREDITS (FIVE TERMS)				Credit Hours
First Term
RAD	111	Introduction to Radiography		2
RAD	112	Radiographic Procedures I		4
RAD	113	Patient Care		2
RAD	114	Clinical Education I		2
Second Term
RAD	122	Radiographic Procedures II		4
RAD	124	Clinical Education II		5
RAD	125	Imaging Equipment		3
Third Term
RAD	134	Clinical Education III		5
RAD	135	Exposure Principles		3
RAD	136	Radiation Protection and Biology		2
Foruth Term
RAD	212	Image Evaluation and Pathology		2
RAD	214	Clinical Education IV		8
Fifth Term
RAD	224	Clinical Education V		8
RAD	227	Review Seminar		2
		Total Field of Concentation Credits		52
		TOTAL CREDITS FOR DEGREE		77

NOTE:  Before completing this program, students must prove competency in computer applications.  Students who fail to demonstrate adequate competency in Computer Science by passing a computer competency exam must successfully complete CIS 146.