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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY (RAD)
(Wallace Campus)
The Radiologic Technology program is designed to provide the student with clinical and didactic training in producing and processing radiographs, essential for a radiologist's accurate interpretation of the human anatomy on x-ray film and/or digital imaging systems.
ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE AND
PROGRAM CERTIFICATE
On successful completion of the Radiologic Technology program, students are granted an associate in applied science degree and a certificate of completion of the Radiologic Technology Program. They are also eligible for the certification examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Important Note: The Alabama College System's Department of Postsecondary Education is currently reviewing and revising Radiologic Technology curricula across the system and may impose changes within the academic year. Students should contact the program office or Allied Health Secretary for updated information.
ADMISSION
Students are admitted to the Radiologic Technology program without discrimination regarding color, age, creed, marital status, race, religion, sex, or national origin. Applicants must meet College requirements for admission. Admission packets for the program are available in May of each year and may be obtained from the Instructional Affairs Office in the Administration Building, Room 116. Applicants will be considered for admission into the program based on past academic achievement and performance on the Radiologic Technology admissions examination (HOBET exam). Cost of the test will be incurred by the applicant. Wallace Community College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990. Students who have a disability and require some accommodation in taking the HOBET exam should notify Radiography personnel when submitting an application to the program. If accommodation is not requested in advance, its availability on site cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must submit two official copies of high school and college transcripts to be considered for admission into the program. One copy should be included in the admission packet, and the other should be forwarded to the Admissions Office. Two letters of recommendation, a self-evaluation essay, and a completed form verifying visitation to the radiology department of a hospital must be included in each admission packet.
All applicants are required to take a Radiologic Technology program admissions examination. Further information regarding admissions is provided in the Radiologic Technology admission packet. On conditional admission into the program, students must complete a medical history questionnaire and submit evidence of a physical examination that includes required immunizations. Final acceptance into the clinical portion of the program is determined by the Radiologic Technology Admissions Committee. Admission is conditional and depends on the student's ability to perform all essential functions identified for this program. Reasonable accommodations are considered.
Contractual agreements between the College and clinical agencies impose additional requirements on students enrolled in health programs. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the areas of confidentiality, attire, criminal background check, liability insurance, and substance abuse screening.
PROGRESSION
Students must maintain a grade of “C” or above in each Radiologic Technology course to progress from one term to another. Students must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above in each term to continue with the program or to graduate. The clinical proficiency outlined in the Clinical Education Handbook must be met to progress from one term to the next.
Students must complete all general education requirements of the Radiologic Technology program before entering the sixth term. Students may repeat any Radiologic Technology course only once. Failure to pass a course a second time will result in termination from the program. Students must comply with hospital and Radiologic Technology Department regulations, policies, and procedures. Repeated counseling may result in termination from the program.
READMISSION
Students who apply for readmission are given consideration by the Radiologic Technology Admissions Committee. Students must submit a readmission request no later than mid-term of the term prior to planned reentry. All students who are readmitted must reenroll in all RAD courses required for the term of readmission.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Students who have been enrolled in other accredited schools of radiography are evaluated on an individual basis to determine appropriate placement.
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