Radiology Degrees Online

Radiography prepares the student to become a registered medical radiographer (X-ray technician). Students receive their training on campus and in the radiology departments of affiliate hospitals. The departments of radiology are equipped with state-of-the-art radiographic equipment. On campus, students practice their newly acquired skills in a modern radiographic laboratory and learning center under the direct supervision of qualified staff. Course work prepares the student to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ (ARRT) examination.

As a registered radiographer, the graduate will join other allied health professionals educated and experienced in the latest technical procedures requiring the use of X-rays and other imaging modalities for the diagnosis of medical conditions. Radiographers serve a vitally important role as a “hands-on” technical assistant to the radiologist, a physician who specializes in applications of all forms of ionizing radiation.

Career Opportunities: Clinical radiographer in acute health care setting, physician/surgeon offices, specialty clinics, armed services.

Recommended High School Subjects: Two years of algebra. Physics and/or a general science survey course also are suggested.

Special Admissions Requirements: Acceptance into this competitive major is based on a selective admissions process. To view detailed information on acceptance criteria, testing requirements, performance expectations, and the admissions ranking system, consult the following Web site: http://www.pct.edu/catalog/specialadmission.htm

Due to federal guidelines, students under the age of 18 will not be allowed to begin clinical education.

Remediation Strategies: All developmental needs must be cleared before admission to this major will be considered. It is strongly recommended that students attempt to remediate math deficiencies in the summer session prior to the first semester in the major. This will allow for proper MTH 180 and PHS 112 sequencing in the fall and spring. Failure to remediate math will delay acceptance into the major.

Transfer Procedures: Graduates of this major may be eligible to enter the College’s Applied Health Studies (BAH) major. This major will subscribe to transfer standards established by the College. Refer to the Applied Health Studies major in the bachelor’s degree section for more details.

Program Goals: A graduate of this major should be able to:
practice radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.
use knowledge of anatomy, positioning, and radiographic techniques to accurately show anatomical structures on a radiograph.
determine exposure factors needed to produce the best radiographs possible with minimum radiation exposure to the patient.
recognize differences between diagnostic quality and inferior radiographs.
exercise discretion and good judgment in all aspects of work.
provide basic patient care and comfort, anticipate patient needs as well as provide appropriate patient education.
recognize patient emergencies and initiate lifesaving first aid.
apply knowledge of mathematics in determining exposure factors.
use effective communication skills.
use correct medical and anatomical terminology in radiography work.
apply the necessary knowledge of basic electronics and physics to radiographic work.
anticipate and provide basic patient care and comfort.
apply principles of body mechanics.
operate radiographic imaging equipment and accessory devices.
process radiographs.
adapt exposure factors for various patient conditions, equipment, accessories, and contrast media to maintain appropriate radiographic quality.
evaluate the performance of radiographic systems, know the safe limits of equipment operation and report malfunctions to proper authority.
demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to quality assurance.
apply the necessary knowledge of basic trauma and pediatric radiography positioning techniques to show anatomical structures on a radiograph.
use knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy to accurately show anatomical structures on an MRI or CT scanned image.
demonstrate knowledge of intervential radiographic techniques.
demonstrate an understanding of and support of the profession’s code of ethics and comply with the profession’s scope of practice.

Performance Standards: Students enrolled in this major must earn a minimum final grade of ‘C’ in each of their radiography courses. Failure to do so will result in termination from the major. Approximately 1,600 clinic practicum hours are included to qualify students for registry examinations.

Applications for the 2009 Radiography Program will be accepted April 1, 2008 through March 1, 2009.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Admission to the radiography program is a selective process and considers GPA and ACT score. To be considered for admission to the 2009 radiography program, please complete the following:
Complete a Kellogg Community College Selective Admission Application indicating “Radiography” as the curriculum of choice. The code for the radiography curriculum is 288.
Provide and ACT or SAT score.
If an applicant has never completed either test, the Academic Advising department can provide test dates and locations. For applicants who hold degrees and have never completed either test, the ACT/SAT requirement will be waived and application points awarded based on level of degree held and GPA.
Provide official high school transcript
Provide official college transcripts from all colleges attended.

Application files must be complete by March 1, 2009 containing all the above listed documents. Any incomplete application files will not be considered.

Any questions regarding the application file should be directed to Jayme McHale or in Selective Admissions.
PREREQUISITES:
The folowing two courses are prerequisites for the 2009 Radiography Program.
MATH 121 Intermediate Algebra – 4 credits
OIT 227 Medical Terminology – 2 credits
(a 1 credit course will not be accepted)
“Prerequisite” means that the course must be successfully completed by the application deadline of March 1, 2009 for the application to be considered.

AWARDING APPLICATION POINTS:
Application points are awarded according to:
Successful completion of prerequisites with a grade of “C” or better.
High School GPA/GED if less than 12 college credit hours have been completed or
College GPA if greater than 12 college credit hours have been completed.
ACT/SAT or Degree/GPA
Completion of and grade earned in the following courses: BIOL 201, BIOL 202, EMT 110, ENGL 151, COMM 101, PSYC 201, SOCI 201.
*the first three (3) courses listed secure more admission points than the Remaining four (4).
*completion of these courses is not required for admission.
Any applicant who does not secure a position in the 2009 radiography program must re-apply after April 1st 2009 to be considered for 2010. There is no “waiting list”.

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Application Process

It is important that all applicants for the Radiography Program understand the selective admissions process. Applicants who wish to submit an application must first meet minimum requirements. Please review carefully the information regarding minimum requirements and other pertinent information listed below. ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPEAR IN PERSON AT CAPE FEAR COMMUNITY COLLEGE. NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE TAKEN OVER THE TELEPHONE OR BY MAIL/WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE.

The following steps must be completed by 5:00 pm on Friday, March 13, 2009.

Students must:
Complete the CFCC General Admissions Application.
Request official high school transcript or GED scores be mailed to the Admissions and Records Office. Official transcripts should be mailed from the institution(s) attended or be hand delivered in an envelope sealed by a representative of the school(s) attended.
Request official transcripts from all colleges or schools attended since high school be mailed to the Admissions and Records Office. These will be reviewed for possible transfer credit.
Have and maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher in all post-secondary courses taken in the last 3 years at Cape Fear Community College.
Complete appropriate Placement Test, if required by the Admissions Office and meet minimum cut-off scores on Placement Test. (see #1 below)
High School courses in biology, algebra and chemistry with a .C. or better or one college semester of each with a grade of “C” or better. (see #2, 3, 4 below)
Submit “Radiography intent to apply” application with a counselor between January 13 and March 13 , 2009. (see #5 Timeframe below)
Take Psychological Services Bureau (PSB) exam. Information about the PSB examination will be discussed later in this page.

A $20.00 fee will be charged to take the Health Occupations PSB exam. Applicants must appear in person at Cape Fear Community College. The PSB exam fee must be paid by check, cash or credit card at the time the PSB exam is scheduled. If there are circumstances beyond the applicants control and he/she misses the scheduled test date and provides documentation of the extenuating circumstance, the Director of Counseling MAY choose to issue a “Stand By Pass” for testing. A “Stand By Pass” does not guarantee admission to the test; Admission to the test may be determined by seat availability.

1. PLACEMENT TEST SCORES

All students who wish to apply for the Radiography Program must have taken a Placement Test and met minimum cut-off scores within the previous five years.
* Completion of English 111 or its equivalent and Math 115 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher may eliminate taking a Placement Test.ASSET Compass Accuplacer (CPT) SAT ACT
41 Writing 70 Writing 86 Sentence 470 Verbal 19 English
41 Reading 81 Reading 80 Reading or Reading & Writing 19 Reading
41 Numerical 47 Pre-Algebra 55 Arithmetic 500 Math 20 Math
41 Elementary Alg.
Or
30 Intermediate Alg. 46 Algebra 55 Elementary Alg.

If an applicant scores less than the minimum cut-off scores on an appropriate Placement Test, he/she will be required to complete the essential sequence of developmental courses. If the student completes all of the required developmental courses with a grade of “C” or higher prior to the application deadline date and meets the other minimum requirements, he/she may be considered for admission to the Program.

The Placement Test or any combination of Placement Tests may be taken twice in twelve (12) consecutive months. Applicants who violate the testing policy will not be disqualified. However, when an applicant has tested more than twice in twelve consecutive months, only the first two attempts will be considered in the application process. Placement tests which violate the testing policy will be disregarded.

Students who have taken the Placement Test at another community college in the past five (5) years are responsible for ensuring that the scores are transferred to Cape Fear Community College by the application deadline.

Students who need to make accommodations for testing due to special needs should contact the Disabilities Coordinator in A-215A or call (910) 362 – 7012.

2. BIOLOGY

All students who wish to apply for the Radiography Program must have completed a Biology course in high school or college and achieved a grade of “C” or higher within the last seven (7) years of start date of the Radiography Program. Applicants who have taken the GED within seven (7) yearsmay also meet this requirement if they achieved a standard score of 45 or 450 on the GED Natural Science Test. If an applicant received his/her GED more than seven years ago, he/she will be required to complete Biology. Interested applicants who need to meet the biology requirement must complete either BIO 106, 110, 111, 163, or 168.

3. ALGEBRA

All students who wish to apply for the Radiography Program must have completed an Algebra course in high school or college and achieved a grade of a “C” or higher within seven (7) years of start date of the Radiography Program. Interested applicants who need to meet the Algebra requirement must complete either MAT 070, MAT 080, MAT 115, or higher.

4. CHEMISTRY

All students who wish to apply for the Radiography Program must have completed a Chemistry course in high school or college and achieved a grade of a “C” or higher within seven (7) years of start date of the Radiography Program. Interested applicants who need to meet the Chemistry requirement must complete either CHM 090, CHM 131 & CHM 131A, CHM151 or CHM 152.

5. TIME FRAME

Applications for the Radiography Program will be available beginning January 13 , 2009 in the Counseling Office (A-220 Downtown or NA-100 North Campus). All requirements must be met by the deadline, which is 5:00 pm on March 13, 2009.

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all requirements are met by the established deadline. Student Development deadlines, guidelines, and policies for the Radiography program apply equally to all students; thus, there can be no exceptions.

RADIOGRAPHY SELECTION PROCESS

The Point System was implemented as an objective means for evaluating Radiography Program applicants. Radiography applicants will be ranked based upon points earned, and the students with the highest number of points will be selected. If two or more students have the same total point count, the date that the Radiography “Intent to Apply” application was received in the Counseling Office will be used. See Radiography “Point Count Worksheet” for point values.