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.
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission into the Radiologic Technology program, candidates must:
1. Be granted degree admission status at
Southwest
Tennessee
Community College
.
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:
a. English I - ENGL 1010
b. College-level math course to satisfy Career Core degree requirements
(Finite Mathematics -MATH 1630)
c. College-level natural science course to satisfy Career Core degree
requirements (General Biology I is preferred)
d. 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.
Selection Criteria
The Radiologic Technology Admissions Committee
ranks the applicants using the following criteria:
1.College-level
GPA
|
x 2
|
|
2
Prerequisite course GPA
|
x 2
|
|
3.Score
on the Health Occupations Aptitude Test divided by 100
|
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.
Readmission Policy
Students withdrawing from the program or dismissed for any reason may be
considered for readmission the following year program coordinator of Radiologic Technology 30 days prior to the first day of
registration for that term.
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.
