MALCOLM X COLLEGE 1900 West Van Buren Street Chicago, IL (312)

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1 MALCOLM X COLLEGE 1900 West Van Buren Street Chicago, IL (312) TWO-YEAR CURRICULUM for An Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiography OFFICES: 3416 / 3419 / 3420 LABORATORIES: 3216 / 3523 REV 1/12

2 MALCOLM X COLLEGE 1900 West Van Buren Street Chicago, IL Phone: (312) OFFICE OF RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM Dear Prospective Student: Thank you for your interest and request for information regarding the Radiography Program here at Malcolm X College. Enclosed is a copy of the Program's brochure listing admission requirements, application and other pertinent information. However, you will need to complete an application for admission into Malcolm X College. The program application will not be considered until a current college application is on file in the admissions office. If financial assistance is needed, it is requested that contact be made with a Financial Aid advisor at (312) Return the Radiography application and supporting documentation to my office as soon as possible. If you have any further questions, please call 312/ , 312/ , or 312/ Best wishes for a prosperous future. Sincerely, Michael White, M.P.A, M. Ed., R.T. (R)(T)(CT) Program Director

3 MALCOLM X COLLEGE RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Radiography Program provides knowledge and skill development in the art and science of producing quality films for diagnosis and treatment of disease. The program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The program has demonstrated an 87% board passage for the past five years. The Radiography Program prepares students to become certified and licensed Radiographers. Certification is granted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon successful completion of the national board examination and Licensure by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the program uses the American Society of Radiologic Technologist s Curriculum Guide. Students are eligible for employment immediately after completion of ALL program requirements, certification and licensure. Employment will be prohibited by non-compliance of the ARRT Code of Ethics. Over the last five years, 87% of the graduates find employment within 180 days of graduation. The average salary for an entry-level radiographer is $22.00 per hour. Salaries increase based on education and experience as well as size and location of medical facility. Radiographers are paid higher salaries for certification in related modalities, such as: CT, MRI, Mammography, Interventional studies, Cardiac Catherization, and Ultrasound. Who Is Eligible to Apply Students 18 years of age or older and grades of C or better in Math 118 or higher, Health Science 102 or Biology 120 and a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale ADMISSION CRITERIA Current college admission application, program admission application, college transcripts transcripts (foreign, other colleges and out of district) must be evaluated for transfer credits prior to application for admission (see the Registrar s Office for evaluation), two letters of recommendation (typed on letterhead paper), one student essay (typed), and personal interview. Grade point average ranking will be a factor in determining admission. Math and Science course credit must be within the past five years to be used for admission credit. TUITION $89.00 per credit hour (total program credit hours seventy-five excluding prerequisites). $ prerequisites (fee varies based on student competencies) $2, st year (varies with completion of general education courses)

4 $2, nd year (varies with completion of general education courses) $5, both years total Tuition only (varies with completion of general courses) FEES $30.00 program application fee non-refundable/ $30.00 college registration fee/ $30.00 late registration fee $ college activity fee (full time) $85.00 college activity fee (part time) $30.00 laboratory fee (per each lab course) $2, program / professional fees / books/ uniforms (approximate) Application plus other admission materials MUST be packaged together and mailed or delivered to the program office (room 3419). Application packets are to be downloaded from the website. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for processing for admission. You must make sure that the application package is received before April 9 th. Applications that are mailed before the deadline and received in the program office after the deadline will be considered LATE Applications will NOT be considered after the deadline date. Applications should be hand delivered between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm in a sealed 10 x 13 envelope (no binders/folders) FREQUENCY OF ADMISSION Once a year- beginning the first week of the summer term Classes are offered during the daytime only. THERE ARE NO EVENING OR WEEKEND CLASSES LENGTH OF COURSE / PROGRAM SCHEDULE The program is accredited for twenty-five months The student typically attends classes on campus two days a week and clinical three days a week for the first year. The day will begin at 8:00 am 3:30 pm on campus class & 8:00 am 4:30 pm clinical The student typically attends classes on campus two days a week and clinical three days a week for the second year. The day will begin at 8:00 am 3:30 pm on campus & 8:00 am 4:30 pm clinical The curriculum is two full calendar years. (including Summers) Students MUST follow the curriculum designed by the program. THE TWO YEAR CURRICULUM Applicants must: 1. Be admitted to Malcolm X College. 2. Be at least 18 years of age. 3. Submit completed application form with a $30.00 application fee. (Application will not be processed without fee - cash or money order

5 only) [NO REFUNDS] {Money Order should be made out to Malcolm X College} 4. Submit two letters of recommendation either from a past teacher, employer, counselor or minister, etc., on organization letterhead paper. (MUST BE TYPED) 5. Provide a copy of college transcripts. Send a copy to Admission Office and a copy to Radiography Office. Grades must be at least "C" to be considered for eligibility in all prerequisite class and the cumulative Grade Point Average on all transcripts submitted to the Radiography Program Office must be 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. All foreign students will be required to submit transcripts from all secondary institutions attended with certified English translations and U.S. course equivalencies. All transcripts (in district and out of district) must be formally reviewed and evaluated by the registrar s office prior to application to the program. 6. Submit an essay letter to the Radiography program stating why you chose the field of Diagnostic Radiography and Malcolm X College. (MUST BE TYPED) (minimum of one page) 7. Be interviewed by members of the Program's selection committee before acceptance into the program. Interviews are scored and ranked. 8. Complete with a "C" or better the minimal competencies (prerequisites). Other general education courses listed on the curriculum sheet must also be completed with a grade of C of better. GPA ranking will be a factor in admission. Minimal of cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale to be considered for admission into the program. Note: All documents MUST BE attached to the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Completed applications are ranked and accepted into the Radiography Program based on: 1. Grade Point Average 2.5/4.0 scale 2. Interview Points Interview score of 180 points will be considered first. How to increase chances of being accepted into the program: UPON ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM, THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE NEEDED: Provide a copy of current Health Insurance. Provide a copy of recent Medical Examination. CPR Certification Background and Drug Screening (students must pass drug screen)

6 All students admitted into the program must complete ALL COURSES, general education and radiography, prior to GRADUATION. SEE COLLEGE ADVISORS FOR ADVISEMENT Physical Requirements Needed for Successful Performance in the Clinical Area A person working in the field as a radiographer may be required to perform many extraneous and laborious tasks. Patient care in the clinical area requires excellent communication and language skills. Therefore all students must be able to: A. Stand on feet for approximately 8 hours B. Push and/or pull patients with weights that may exceed 200 lbs. C. Communicate in English well enough so that you can be understood by others, and others can understand you. D. Execute both hand and pedal dexterity E. Give directions and respond to patient requests F. Operate portable equipment G. Critique visually a film H. Exhibit good hearing ability & is able to exercise good body mechanics I. Lift and carry various accessory equipment The following prerequisite courses are required as minimal competencies. Each course must be taken by ALL STUDENTS to establish eligibility for admission:

7 (or higher) Mathematics Credit Hours Biology 120 or Health Sciences Credit Hours Other general education courses required to complete the program: (May be taken during the program tenure) English Credit Hours Biology Credit Hours Biology Credit Hours Psychology Credit Hours Computer Info Systems Credit Hours New students are accepted into the Radiologic Technology Program during the Spring of each year, with the program starting date the first week of the summer term. SUMMER SEMESTER 2012 COURSE CREDIT HOURS RT FIRST YEAR FALL SEMESTER 2012 SPRING SEMESTER 2013 COURSE CREDIT HOURS COURSE CREDIT HOURS RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT TOTAL 14 TOTAL 13 SUMMER SEMESTER 2013 COURSE CREDIT HOURS RT 242 4

8 SECOND YEAR FALL SEMESTER 2013 SPRING SEMESTER 2014 COURSE CREDIT HOURS COURSE CREDIT HOURS RT RT RT RT RT RT RT RT TOTAL 13 TOTAL 11

9 THE RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM Malcolm X College offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiography. The program is accredited by the Joint Review on Education in Radiologic Technology and qualifies graduates to write the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination. Graduates are also eligible for State licensure upon successful completion of the program. The curriculum consists of both didactic and clinical components. Upon completion of the two years A.A.S. Degree Program (Diagnostic Radiography), students will be able to: A. Write the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination. B. Become licensed by the State of Illinois, Department of Nuclear Safety. C. Be employed as a staff technologist in clinics, hospitals, physicians' offices and industry. D. Continue their education to earn a baccalaureate or higher degree in a four-year college or university. E. Continue Radiography training beyond the normal requirements in the area of bio-medical engineering, radio-pharmacology, CT scanning, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Special Angiography Procedures, Interventional Procedures, and Equipment Application Specialist. The following clinical education centers are included in the program's accreditation: Jackson Park Hospital Chicago, IL Jesse Brown V.A. Medical Center Chicago, IL St. Bernard Hospital Chicago, IL Sacred Heart Hospital Chicago, IL Rush University Center Chicago, IL Weiss Hospital

10 Chicago, IL Roseland Community Hospital Chicago, IL Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center Chicago, IL Provident-Hospital of Cook County South Shore Hospital Chicago, IL Chicago, IL University of Chicago Hospitals & Med Ctr Stroger Cook County Hospital Chicago, IL Chicago, IL DEADLINE DATES Please Read and Observe all Deadline Dates 1. FEBUARY 1, THE FIRST DAY to turn in the APPLICATION PACKET for the Radiography Program. 2. APRIL 9, THE LAST DAY for submitting APPLICATIONS and supporting documents for the program such as letters of recommendations, college transcripts, and your essay stating why you chose Radiography as a career and Malcolm X College (packaged and submitted together). Applications should be hand delivered between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm in a sealed 10 x 13 envelope (no binders/folders) PLEASE NOTE: Materials submitted after DEADLINE DATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. New applications must be submitted each year. The program does not recycle applications. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE HAND CARRIED TO: MALCOLM X COLLEGE RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAM Room West Van Buren Street Chicago, IL GENERAL INFORMATION

11 Information regarding financial aid and its various sources of grants and scholarships is available through the Office of Financial Aid, (312) , Room Information regarding college admissions and appropriate documents for college admissions is available in the Office of Admissions, (312) , Room Transcripts from other colleges/universities should be evaluated by Office of Records, Room 1502 before applying to the Radiography Program. It is your responsibility to make sure the application is received before or on April 9 th. Applications that are mailed before the deadline and received in the program office after the deadline date, will be considered late and will not be considered for admission into the program.

12 MALCOLM X COLLEGE Radiography Program APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION PLEASE TYPE Name: Last, First, Middle Initial Address: City: State: Zip: Address: Phone: Day: ( Evening: ( ) - ) - 18 years or older: Yes / No Have you previously attended or currently enrolled in any City College(s)? Yes / No Are you transferring credits* from another college or university? Yes / No * Official transcripts of all transfer courses must be on file in MXC Office of Admissions. G.E.D. Equivalent: Yes / No Date of completion: / / Is this your first application to the program? YES / NO If no, year applied Signature: Date: / / Deadline for submitting this application is: April 9, 2012, 5:30 PM The Radiography Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

13 national origin, sex, religion, age, or marital status based on admissions policies. Note: All required documents MUST BE attached to the application. Incomplete or late applications WILL NOT be considered for admission. No personal checks will be accepted for the application fee. Money orders or cash only for the application fee. (MO made out to MXC) No personal checks NO REFUNDS are given after the application is turned into the Radiography Program Office. THE PROGRAM WILL NOTIFY CANDIDATES OF APPLICATION AND INTERVIEW STATUS BY . PROGRAM INTERVIEWS ARE SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 27, 2011.