Admission Requirements (General)

The Radiologic Technology program is a selective admission program. Completing the general education requirements does not guarantee admission.

A student desiring to pursue an associate of applied science degree in Radiologic Technology must:

1. Apply, meet the general admission requirements, and be accepted by Northeast State Community College.
2. Indicate Radiologic Technology as the desired major on the Northeast State application form.^*
3. See a faculty advisor from the Health Professions area before registering for classes and obtain faculty approval to register.
4. Complete all required learning support courses before making application for the Radiologic Technology program.
5. Complete BIOL 2010, ENGL 1010, HRPR 1000, and MATH 1530 before making application for the Radiologic Technology program. A grade of “C” or better must be achieved in all courses before admission. Biological science, including Human Anatomy and Physiology, courses previously taken must have been completed within the last ten years.

^*As this program is a selective-admissions program, students will be initially enrolled in the Associate of Science in Pre-Allied Health degree program. Once a student makes application and is accepted into a selective-admissions program, they will be enrolled into that specific program.

Admission to the Radiologic Technology Program

1. Selection of each class will be made by the Radiologic Technology Advisory Committee whose membership consists of:
   1. Dean of Health Professions.
   2. Program Director of the Radiologic Technology Program.
   3. Representatives from the local communities of interest.
   4. Radiologic Technology Program Faculty.
   5. Vice President for Academic Affairs (ex officio).
2. Students will be evaluated on overall GPA, grades earned in required sciences, prior education, and be interviewed by the Radiologic Technology Advisory Committee. (Evaluation criteria will be made available to each student during the application and orientation process).
3. Individuals selected for the class will be notified in writing of acceptance into the program. Students notified of acceptance into the program must return the acceptance form, by the date specified, indicating intent to be included in the class. Students who do not respond will have their positions filled by other applicants selected by the Radiologic Technology Program Director from the list recommended by the Radiologic Technology Advisory Committee.
4. Students not selected for admission may reapply for a subsequent class.
5. Transfer students - Individuals who have attended other colleges and desire to transfer into the Northeast State Radiologic Technology program will be considered on an individual basis. Transfer requests should be directed to the Dean of Health Professions. Transfer students must meet the same standards and criteria as others desiring to pursue an associate of applied science degree in Radiologic Technology at Northeast State Community College.

Radiologic Technology Program Application Requirements

A student who has completed the above referenced requirements and has maintained an overall 2.0 GPA, excluding remedial and developmental courses, must complete an application and follow any additional program admission guidelines.

Readmission Policies

A student who has been dismissed or has withdrawn from the Radiologic Technology program may be readmitted. The following apply:

1. Only one readmission to the Radiologic Technology program is permitted. This readmission must occur within a one-year time frame.
2. A student must apply to the Radiologic Technology Program Director for readmission at least one semester before the desired date of return.
3. A student must request readmission in writing and appear before and be approved by the Radiologic Technology Advisory Committee.
4. A student who fails to maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA may be considered for readmission only after removing all grades of less than a “C” in all required general education courses.
5. A student repeating a Radiologic Technology course must repeat both the theory and clinical components of the course.
6. A student may be readmitted only if space is available.

Retention

To remain in good standing once admitted to the Radiologic Technology program, the student must:

1. Adhere to all Northeast State, Radiologic Technology program, department, and clinical affiliate policies.
2. Maintain a 2.0 GPA or better in the Radiologic Technology program.
3. Satisfactorily complete the theory, clinical, and/or skills requirements of each Radiologic Technology course. Failure in either segment will result in a grade of “F” for the entire course.
4. Submit to the Radiologic Technology Program Director written evidence, on the appropriate form, of a physical examination within the past six months showing the applicant is in good physical health and possesses no physical disabilities that would impede the applicant’s ability to fulfill the functions and responsibilities of the radiologic technologist. Any limitations in the individual’s ability to perform adequately will require additional documentation.
5. Exhibit safe clinical behavior; have no documented “critical incidents” in clinical practicum sites.
6. Demonstrate professional, ethical, and legal conduct.
7. Purchase professional liability insurance ($1,000,000 to $3,000,000) and maintain it throughout the program.
8. Maintain CPR certification.
9. Sign a statement prior to admission indicating the student is drug free and submit to a drug test if requested by the Dean of Health Professions at any time during the program. A positive drug test is grounds for immediate dismissal.
10. Students must comply with policies of clinical affiliates concerning drug testing and criminal background checks and must assume associated costs.

Graduation

Program graduation requirements include the successful completion of all courses in the program with a minimum grade of “C” in each course.