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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
(RAD3)
The Radiologic
Technology program is limited in the number of students that can be
admitted each fall semester. Applicants will be accepted into the
Radiologic Technology program on a first qualified, first accepted basis.
Applicants must be 18 years of age by the first day of class (federal
law). Acceptance will be in a two-stage process – “Preliminary
Acceptance” and “Final Acceptance.” Applicants are considered to be
qualified for acceptance to the next available class when they meet all
acceptance requirements.
Once students
have completed the following requirements, they will be granted
“Preliminary Acceptance” into the Radiologic Technology program.
1. Meet the criteria for admission to
Horry-Georgetown Technical College. This includes submission of
application fee of $25; official high school transcript, including
graduation date or copy of GED; and official college transcripts.
2. Minimum placement test scores from one
of the following tests:
SAT, ACT, or COMPASS (College
placement test)
3.
The Developmental Studies course sequence will be required if
minimum placement test scores are not achieved.
4.
Transfer students must meet the College transfer student admission
requirements.
5.
High school (or college) algebra; grades of “C” or better required;
and
6.
High school (or college) science (biology, chemistry, physics);
grades of “C” or better required.
·
Completion of the Radiologic
Health Science Certificate with grades of “C” or better; or
·
Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree; or
·
Complete the HOBET (Health
Occupations Basic Entrance Test) with a composite score of 50. The HOBET
may not be re-taken;
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Observe in a hospital
radiology department for two mornings;
·
Payment of a non-refundable
$100 tuition deposit;
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Complete a Health Sciences
Division physical examination form 30 days prior to the first day of
classes, indicating the student is physically and mentally able to enter
the program; and
·
Valid CPR certification (BLS
Health Care Provider) These standards refer
to all non-academic acceptance criteria essential to participate in the
program. Students selected for program acceptance must be able to engage
in educational activities and training activities in a manner that will
not endanger other students, staff members, themselves or the public,
including patients. In order to be considered, accepted or to be retained
in the program after acceptance, all applicants with or without
accommodations must:
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possess sufficient visual
acuity to interpret requisitions, prepare contrast media and perform
observation necessary for patient assessment and nursing procedures. In
addition, applicants must possess sufficient visual acuity to distinguish
6 line pairs per millimeter on a radiographic test phantom to assure the
ability to evaluate the diagnostic quality of radiographs produced.
Applicants must be able to distinguish tone qualities of a radiograph from
black through shades of gray to white;
·
be able to provide verbal
communication to and receive communication from patients, members of the
health care team, and be able to assess care needs through the use of
monitoring devices, stethoscopes, infusion pumps, fire alarms, audible
exposure indicators, etc.; and
·
possess sufficient gross and
fine motor skills to manipulate equipment, position and lift patients, and
perform other skills required in meeting needs of radiologic technology.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS/ETHICS REVIEW
·
If the applicant has been
convicted of a misdemeanor (sole exception of speeding and parking
violations) or felony, (all alcohol and/or drug related violations must be
reported), the applicant must request a review of the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) before he or she will be permitted to sit
for the National Board Examination. The committee will determine the level
of sanction for each conviction.
·
Any misrepresentation or
falsification of information on the ARRT application form is considered to
be a serious violation of professional ethics and may result in revocation
or permanent ineligibility.
·
The ARRT may conduct criminal
background searches whenever appropriate.
·
The ethics review may be
delayed until all conditions of the court have been completed, including
probation and summary discharge.
·
A fee of $50 is charged for
pre-application review. A student must earn a
“C” or better in each course with a prefix of AHS or RAD. Any student not
maintaining this academic standard will be suspended from the Radiologic
Technology program. Grade scale for all
radiologic technology courses:
94 - 100 = A
FIRST SEMESTER (Fall)
TOTAL 18
SECOND SEMESTER (Spring)
BIO 211 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
TOTAL 19
SPC 205 Public Speaking 3
TOTAL 16
FOURTH SEMESTER (Fall)
ENG 101 English Composition I 3
TOTAL 19
FIFTH SEMESTER (Spring)
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers 3
TOTAL 17
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 89
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