RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

Associate of Applied Science Degree
Thomas Wolfe
(901) 333-5417

The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program is to prepare competent, certified radiographers to help meet entry-level needs of employers of the health care community in Southeast's service area. This program offers an opportunity to develop skills necessary to assure comprehension, application, and evaluation of clinical information; competent clinical proficiency; and acceptable professional behavior in their roles as medical radiographers. Upon completing degree requirements, students may sit for the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite, 900, Chicago, IL 60606-2901, Phone (312) 704-5300.

In support of its mission statement, the program has established the following goals:

  1. The program will graduate students with entry-level employment skills.
  2. The program will meet needs and expectations of its graduates and of employers hiring its graduates.
  3. The program will maintain appropriate state-of-the-art instructional facilities and equipment.

Policies and Requirements

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission into the Radiologic Technology Program, candidates must:

  1. Be granted degree admission status at Southwest.
  2. Have achieved an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 on all college-level courses completed.
  3. Be at least 18 years of age.
  4. Have completed the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of "C":
    1. English I - ENGL 1010
    2. College-level math course to satisfy Career Core degree requirements (Finite Mathematics - MATH 1630 is preferred)
    3. College-level natural science course to satisfy Career Core degree requirements (General Biology I is preferred)
    4. Introduction to Radiologic Technology - RADT 1010
  5. Submit a score on the Health Occupations Aptitude Test administered by the Southwest Testing Center.
  6. Submit the Special Application for Admission to Allied Sciences programs by April 15.
  7. Submit official transcript(s) of all college work attempted and/or completed at colleges other than Southwest prior to April 15 (mailed from releasing institution).
  8. Applicants must complete all prerequisite requirements and testing by the end of the spring semester prior to the summer semester for which they are applying.

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Selection Criteria

The Radiologic Technology Admissions Committee ranks the applicants using the following criteria:

  1. College-level GPA x2
  2. Prerequisite course GPA x2
  3. Score on the Health Occupations Aptitude Test divided by 100

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Criminal Background Checks

Criminal background checks, to be paid by the student, are required of all students participating in the Radiologic Technology Program. Estimated cost is $50. Based on the results of these checks affiliated clinic sites may not allow a students' presence at their facility. The program does not guarantee placement in the clinical setting, therefore this could result in the student's inability to successfully complete the requirements of this program. Additionally, a criminal background may preclude licensure or employment.

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Retention Policy

Students must attain a minimum grade of "C" in all RADT courses. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the program.

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Readmission Policy

Students withdrawing from the program or dismissed for any reason may be considered for readmission the following year by the program coordinator of Radiologic Technology 30 days prior to the first day of registration for that term.

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Transfer Policy

Transfer students from other accredited college-based Radiologic Technology programs will be considered for advanced standing only after evaluation of courses completed at that institution. Space must also be available in the clinical sites.

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Program Costs

In addition to tuition and lab fees, students may have additional cost ranging from $400 to $800 to include uniforms, duty shoes, physical examinations, laboratory tests, immunizations, graduation, certification and licensure fees.

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