AS in Radiologic Technology at Bluefield State College West Virginia
Thursday, March 12th, 2009The two-year program in radiologic technology affords the individual knowledge and ability in the performance of medical imaging procedures. Students participate in structured clinical settings involving direct patient contact which encompasses varied imaging modalities.
The program has restricted enrollment and accepts one class per year with classes beginning in May. Students must obtain a grade of “C,” or better, in each radiologic technology course, in algebra and human anatomy and physiology/laboratory, as well as all required general education courses. On successful completion of the associate degree program in radiologic technology, the graduate is eligible to apply for admission to the certification examination in radiography administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Successful completion of the ARRT examination provides licensure for the graduate to practice as a registered radiographer.
Registered technologists who have graduated from certificate programs may obtain an associate of science degree by completing 26 semester hours of general education courses as required by the curriculum. The College grants 45 semester hours of block credit based upon post certification.
The curriculum in radiologic technology is offered in Bluefield on the main campus and some courses may be offered in Beckley at the Beckley Center located in Harper Industrial Park and/or the Higher Education Center. The radiologic technology courses at the Beckley Center are taught by Bluefield State College radiologic technology faculty. Students may elect to take the non-radiologic technology courses at Bluefield State College or other area colleges. Courses taken at other colleges must have prior approval. These courses must be equivalent to the program courses as judged by Bluefield State College (see transfer credit policy). The radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Eligibility requirements for admission to the associate degree program include
1. Meet general admission requirements.
2. Complete the HESI Admission test with 75% or better overall average AND a 70% or better in each of the following sections: Math, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary and General Knowledge, Grammar and Biology.
3. Completion of Health 100, with a “C” or better, prior to admission to the program.
4. Eligibility to enter MATH 109 by the fall semester of entrance year into the program. It is strongly recommended that students complete with a “C” or better BIOL 201/203 and MATH 109 prior to admission into the program.
5. An overall high school GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale, OR a score of 40 on each of the GED exams with an average standard score or 45 or better.
6. (A) One unit each of high school algebra, biology, and chemistry or physics with a “C” or better. (ACT/SAT equivalent score of 19 in math will substitute for algebra.) OR (B) Enrollment at BSC or other accredited institution of higher learning prior to application with GPA of 2.5 or better with minimum of 12 completed credit hours and a “C” or better in math, biology and introductory chemistry. (Developmental/remedial courses will not be considered.)
7. Applicants exceeding these academic standards and course requirements will be given first priority.