Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology

The Dr. W. D. Dabbs Center for Advanced Training and Technology was begun in part through an endowment from the late Dr. Walter Dabbs of Clovis. Radiographers perform an important function in the rapidly expanding branch of medicine known as Radiology.

Radiographers are medical personnel who perform diagnostic imaging examinations. They are educated in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection, and basic patient care.

Upon completion of the course of study in Radiologic Technology, individuals may apply to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART). This certification allows individuals to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in many states.

Admission Process for Radiologic Technology Applicants

1. Applicants must complete an application packet for admission to the Radiologic Technology Program. This application packet may be obtained in the Office of Admissions and Records and must be on file in the same office by March 1 of each year to be considered for admission to the Radiologic Technology Program for the following fall semester. The applicant’s file must contain the following information:

a. Completed Radiologic Technology Application.

b. Completed CCC Application for Admission if not currently enrolled.

c. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 from all colleges attended or complete 12 credit hours with a cumulative 2.5 GPA at Clovis Community College.

d. A description of recent employment and volunteer activities which demonstrates use of time and abilities.

2. All high school and college transcripts and CLEP scores must be forwarded to the Office of Admissions and Records. If students are not high school graduates, GED scores must be forwarded. Official transcripts must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions and Records.

3. Students applying to enter the Radiologic Technology Program are required to take and meet minimum score requirements for the Accuplacer Assessment before the March 1 application deadline. Applicants are strongly advised to take the Accuplacer test several months prior to the deadline in case further study or retesting is required. The Accuplacer Assessment is given in the Testing Office.

Students are expected to place into the following:

ENG 102 (for the sentence skills requirement)

MATH 107 or higher (for the elementary algebra requirement)

CL READ – college-level reading

If the student cannot place into the expected classes, the English, math, and reading portions of the requirement may be met by successfully completing the equivalent classes listed below:

ENG 102/ENG 104 (or ENG 233) with a grade of “C” or higher within the last 10 years*

MATH 107 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher within the last 5 years*

MATH 098 or NSG 100 with a grade of “B” or higher within the last 5 years*

READ 097 with a grade of “B” or higher within the last 10 years*

*from the semester of application for the RADT Program

4. BIOL 211, BIOL, 212, MATH 107, and BOFT 263 must have been completed within the five (5) years prior to admittance to the program.

5. Course descriptions are listed in this catalog, and it is the student’s responsibility to complete prerequisites prior to admission to the RADT Program. Students will not be accepted into the program without completion of all general education requirements and related requirements.

6. Applicants are eligible for admission consideration regardless of age, race, religion, national origin, sex, or non-limiting disabilities.

7. CCC reserves the right to process and accept applications after the March 1 published deadline if additional program recruiting is necessary.

Selection Procedure

A student file must be complete to be considered in the selection process. Files without transcripts indicating an acceptable grade point average, acceptable Accuplacer test scores, and an application are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed by the RADT Selection Committee. Complete applicant files will be forwarded to the RADT Selection Committee, composed of representatives from the CCC faculty and staff.

Applicants for the RADT Program will be selected based on the cumulative grade point average of the general education and related requirements on the RADT degree plan. If additional criteria are required, the cumulative grade point average of all completed college work will be considered.

The Radiologic Technology Selection Committee considers all applicants who have completed admission requirements. Once decisions have been made, applicants will be notified of their status as follows:

1. Accepted Status: Met all requirements for admission and is admitted conditionally pending the results of a physical examination.

2. Accepted Alternate Status: Eligible for admission, placed by rank on an alternate list for admission as vacancies occur prior to the close of registration in that semester.

3. Non-accepted Status: Did not meet minimum requirements.

Program Requirements

1. Students are accepted for admission to the Radiologic Technology Program conditionally pending the results of a physical examination. The results of the physical examination should be sent to the Radiologic Technology Department at CCC prior to the start of the fall semester. This is a requirement for affiliation in clinical agencies. Forms for the physical examination are available in the Radiologic Technology Department. Physical requirements for the program are found in the application packet.

2. During the six semesters of the program, students participate in classroom and laboratory learning experiences as well as required clinical rotations.

3. All students must have a current two-man cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) card before beginning the Radiologic Technology Program.

4. Students must have a grade of “P,” “C” or better in all of the Radiologic Technology courses as well as in all related requirements.

5. Students must follow the regulations contained in the Student Manual from the Radiologic Technology Program.

6. The faculty reserves the right to recommend to the Executive Vice President the withdrawal of any student whose behavior interferes with the legal, ethical, and/or safe practice of Radiologic Technology. Students withdrawn under this policy are not eligible for readmission to the Radiologic Technology Program.

Special Information

Prospective students who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor are advised to contact the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART) before admission to the Radiologic Technology Program to determine eligibility for licensure. The AART may be reached at 651.687.0048.

The program may need to comply with the New Mexico Department of Health Regulations (section 29-17-2 to 29-17-5, NMSA 1978 [9/1/98]): Caregivers Criminal History Screening Act. This will require Radiologic Technology students to have a NATIONWIDE CRIMINAL HISTORY SCREENING. When screening becomes necessary, it will be done through the use of fingerprints reviewed by the Department of Public Safety and submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Directions for obtaining this clearance will be available from the Radiologic Technology Department.

Special Fees for Radiologic Technology Students

In addition to the fees already listed in this catalog under Tuition and Payments, the following special fees are required for RADT students.

RADT Fees – Primarily for standardized testing

Module Fees – Cost of printed material issued to students

Lab Fees – As assigned to individual classes in class schedule

Accreditation

The CCC Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Individuals may contact the Joint Review Committee by writing: 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, by calling 312.704-5300 or through the Web at www.jrcert.org.

General Education Requirements (17-18 credits)

COMM 101 Interpersonal Communication........................................... 3

ENG 102* English Composition.......................................................... 3

HPE Physical Education Activity.......................................................... 1

MATH 107* Intermediate Algebra or

Higher Math................................................................................. 3-4

PSY 101 Introductory Psychology....................................................... 3

CIS 120* Introduction to Applications Software.................................. 4

Related Requirements (12 credits)

BIOL 211* Human Anatomy and Physiology I...................................... 4

BIOL 212* Human Anatomy and Physiology II..................................... 4

BOFT 263 Medical Terminology......................................................... 3

RADT 101 Introduction to Radiologic Technology................................ 1

Program Requirements

With the exception of RADT 101, courses in the Radiologic Technology major can be taken ONLY after acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program.

Fall Semester I (10 credits)

RADT 102 The Profession of Radiologic Technology............................ 1

RADT 104 Fundamentals of Radiography I......................................... 3

RADT 105 Radiographic Positioning I................................................. 2

RADT 105L Radiographic Positioning I Lab.......................................... 1

RADT 107 Clinical Education I........................................................... 1

RADT 112 Patient Care.................................................................... 2

Spring Semester I (9 credits)

RADT 111 Fundamentals of Radiography II........................................ 3

RADT 114 Radiographic Positioning II................................................ 2

RADT 114L Radiographic Positioning II Lab......................................... 1

RADT 116 Clinical Education II.......................................................... 1

RADT 120 Radiobiology ................................................................... 2

Summer Semester I (6 credits)

RADT 122 Radiation Protection......................................................... 2

RADT 130 Clinical Education III......................................................... 2

RADT 140 Radiographic Pathology I................................................... 2

Fall Semester II (9 credits)

RADT 205 Clinical Education IV......................................................... 4

RADT 207 Radiographic Pathology II.................................................. 2

RADT 212 Radiographic Imaging....................................................... 3

Spring Semester II (9 credits)

RADT 201 Radiographic Physics........................................................ 2

RADT 203 Special Radiographic Procedures....................................... 1

RADT 214 Clinical Education V.......................................................... 4

RADT 216 Radiographic Pathology III................................................. 2

Summer Semester II (6 credits)

RADT 220 Seminar in Radiologic Technology...................................... 2

RADT 230 Clinical Education VI......................................................... 2

RADT 240 Radiographic Pathology IV................................................. 2

Total credits required for an Associate of Applied Science in

Radiologic Technology..................................................... 78-79

*Courses require prerequisites.