RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

Uvalde Campus

INSTRUCTOR        COURSE DESCRIPTION        ADMISSION APPLICATION

SECOND YEAR

Admissions Requirements to the Radiologic Technology Program 

1.      Submit to the Radiologic Technology Office a Radiologic Technology Application

2.      Submit to the Radiologic Technology Office an official high school transcript or GED certificate

3.      Submit to the Radiologic Technology Office official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended other than SWTJC

4.      Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5

5.      Take  the ACCUPLACER exam and pass all areas

(a)    If ACCUPLACER exempt due to an alternate test, you must provide documentation of acceptable scores.  This applies to ACT, SAT, TASP, ASSET, COMPASS, MAPS, THEA or TAKS (exit level).

6.      Evidence of good physical and mental health as reflected by a recent physical exam                 

      (within 12 Months). The exam must include the following documentation:

(a)    TB skin test or Chest X-Ray

(b)   VDRL       

(c)    Up to date immunization record

(d)    First injection of three in the Hepatitis B vaccination series

(e)    Must show proof of CPR for Health Care Provider (adult, infant, and child) prior to the first day of class

7.  The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists requires that the following        

      questions be asked of each applicant for registry:

     (a)    Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

(b)    Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor other than a minor traffic violation?

(c)    Have you ever been hospitalized with a psychiatric occurrence within the past three years?

(d)    Have you ever engaged in the intemperate use of drugs within the past three years?

(e)    Have you ever engaged in the intemperate use of alcohol within the past three years? 

                   
A person who has been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor that relates to the duties and responsibilities of a Registered Radiologic Technologist may be disqualified from being a Registered Radiologic Technologist.  The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists may not register such a person, and may upon conviction of a felony, suspend or revoke the registration of a person previously registered.

 Students with felony or misdemeanor convictions who apply to take the registry will be initially denied.  The graduate will have the option to appeal the decision.  The decision will be based upon a variety of factors, to include: age at the time of the offense, length of time since the offense, seriousness of the offense, and demonstrated rehabilitation. The process is lengthy, the individual may still be denied, and will not have a temporary permit during the appeal.  If the student is approved to take the registry examination, a testing date will be issued by the ARRT. 

Crimes which the ARRT considers to be directly related to the duties and responsibilities of a Registered Technologist include, but are not limited to:

(a)    Offenses against the person

(b)    Offenses against property

(c)     Offenses involving fraud, dishonesty or deceit

(d)    Offenses related to drugs or alcohol

(e)    Offenses which include attempting or conspiring to commit any of the above  

              For further information regarding the ARRT questions, please call 830-591-7290.

 Admission Process

     1.      Individuals must submit completed Radiologic Technology application files by July 1 in order to be considered for    
          acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program.  Acceptance based on a point system and is reviewed by the
          Radiologic Technology Admissions Committee.  Students will be notified of acceptance in writing. A list of alternates   
          will be established.

2.      After notification of admission into the Radiologic Technology program, the applicant must submit  the following documentation:

(a)     “Health Status” form completed by a physician, including documentation of:

        1.  TB results, RPR results
        2.  Current immunization record

        3.  Hepatitis B vaccination

3.      Must show proof of CPR certification for healthcare providers (adult, child and infant) prior to first day of class.

4.      Students admitted to the program must enroll in the student liability insurance program or provide proof of personal liability insurance.

5.      Applicants shall not be admitted after the third day of class. 

The Radiologic Technology Admissions Committee will select each class from the pool of applicants who meet minimum admission requirements.  Any application with incomplete records will not be considered for admission.  The admission process is competitive and completion of minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admission. 

 Priority selection of program applicants will be given as follows:  (1) Students who reside within the service area of SWTJC who have completed program prerequisites at SWTJC; (2) Out of SWTJC service area students who complete program prerequisites at SWTJC (3) Applicants who reside within the service area of SWTJC who have completed program prerequisites coursework elsewhere; (4) Out of SWTJC service area students.

Re-admission  

1.      To receive credit for previous Radiologic courses passed, the student must re-enroll within five years of the last admission.

2.      All re-admission must comply with the current admission requirements.

 Tuition and Fees

Students enrolling in the Radiologic Technology program pay regular tuition and fees. In addition students accepted in the program will be expected to pay the following additional fees:

        Prior to 1^st class day:

        The student must show proof that the following have been complied with:

       1.      Physical exam

2.      TB test or Chest X-ray

3.      RPR (VDRL) test

4.      Hepatitis B vaccine series of three injections (proof of having started the series)

5.      Current immunization record 

       * Failure to comply with the requirements above could result in dismissal from the program.

         The student must posses:  

1.      Two (2) sets of uniforms (scrubs) maroon in color……………………$55.00

2.      Two (2) white lab x-ray jackets………………………………………..$45.00

3.      White tennis shoes (preferably lace up leather)………………………. $50.00

4.      Personal liability insurance…………………………………………….$15.00 

        * Estimated costs subject to change

         Spring semester of last year: 

1.      ARRT initial registration exam………………………………………..$150.00

2.      TDH MRT License……………………………………………………..$32.00

3.      Graduation cap/gown and SWTJC AAS Degree……………………… $26.00

          * Costs subject to change

Withdrawl and Dismissal

Southwest Texas Junior College School of Radiologic Technology reserves the right to request to the withdrawal of any student whose health, conduct, personal qualities or scholastic records indicate that it would be inadvisable for the student to continue in the program.

A student wishing to withdraw from the radiology program and remain in good standing at SWTJC must participate in an exit interview with the program director.  The student must also comply with the withdrawal procedure as stated in the college catalog under “Changes and Withdrawals”  (see Academic Regulations section).

Refund Policy

See Finance Section in catalog

 Program Objectives

Southwest Texas Junior College will: 

1.      Provide and maintain a quality curriculum and endeavor to meet the individual learning needs of each student.

2.      Strive to teach and provide excellence in Radiologic Technology.

3.      Enforce the need for radiation safety.

4.      Seek to develop a desire to learn and develop viewing education as a life long endeavor in each student.

5.      Provide optimal learning experiences to ensure safe clinical practices.

6.      Continue to reflect the curriculum and the needs of the community.

Attendance Policy 

Students are required to adhere to attendance policies as outlined in the College Catalog and clinical handbooks.

 Graduation Requirements

Radiologic Technology graduates are eligible to attend the May commencement ceremony.  Radiology students will be eligible for graduation upon satisfactory completion of all program requirements.  Successful graduates will receive an Associates of Applied Arts degree.

Graduates will be eligible to sit for the national ARRT registry examination and the Texas Department of Health MRT License.  Information for the exams will be provided by the Program Director.  

All Radiologic courses must be completed with an average of 75% or better to qualify for graduation.