RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

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1 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM How to Apply for Radiology Admission to the Radiologic Technology AAS Degree Program at MVCC is a competitive, time-sensitive, and sequential educational process. The following are the requirements to apply for the Radiology program. Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the Radiologic Technology Essential Functions (see section 6) prior to applying. SECTION 1 Prerequisites Minimum qualifications: High school average of 83 OR a current overall college grade point average (GPA) of 2.80 Math: An SAT math score of 500 or higher OR an ACT math score of 19 or higher OR an appropriate math placement test score OR a grade of C or better in a MVCC MA090, MA091, MA110, MA108, MA115, or comparable mathematics course taken within seven Chemistry: High school chemistry with a lab and a final grade of 70 or higher taken within seven years OR a grade of C or better in CH111 & CH 112 or CH 131 or equivalent taken within seven Biology: High school biology with a lab and a final grade of 70 or higher taken within seven years OR a grade of C or better in an equivalent college biology course with a lab taken within seven Prerequisites can be taken at other colleges. Consult the Radiology Program Coordinator or Clinical Coordinator to find out if those classes meet the minimum criteria. IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants may have no more than one repeat (F, D or W) in any of the above prerequisite college courses within five years of applying to the Radiology Program. Any student who has been unsuccessful in two radiology courses or the same radiology course twice at MVCC will be dropped from the program. Any student who has been unsuccessful at another college/radiology program will not be eligible for admission to the Radiology Program. ALL PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO OFFICIALLY APPLY FOR ADDMISSION TO THE RADIOLOGY PROGRAM: STUDENTS NEW TO MVCC: Step 1: New MVCC students need to submit a completed MVCC college admission application to the college Admission Office by March 1, including all official college or high school transcripts. OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED Page 1 of 5

2 STATES: Request a professional education credential evaluation report from an evaluation service [such as World Education Services ( Please request that an official copy of the report be sent to: Mohawk Valley Community College, Office of Admissions, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY Step 2: New MVCC students: Complete the MVCC placement test prior to March 1. In order to be considered for admission into the Radiology program, candidates must complete the MVCC Placement Test and receive an eligible score on the math portion that will allow the student to enroll in MA110. Students may be exempt from taking certain portions of the placement test based on the college s Placement Testing Exemption Policy which can be found at: CURRENT MVCC STUDENTS: Step 1: Contact the Advisement Center at (315) to schedule an appointment with an appropriate advisor to continue the Radiology Program application process. Step 2: If all required prerequisites are completed, the applicant will be directed to schedule an advising appointment to complete a Radiology Program Application. Please PRINT legibly in blue or black ink. Include any additional significant information that you would like the Application Review Committee to consider. Step 3: In addition to the Radiology Application, students must bring and submit a written Letter of Intent to their advisement appointment to emphasize what they can bring to the radiology program and profession and include a reflection of your personal background and accomplishments. Also, discuss your achievements, talents, and your long term professional goals. Step 4: A qualified applicant who has met the minimum qualifications may be contacted for a personal interview to complete the admission process. Personal Interview: Candidates may be invited for a personal interview after the Radiology Technology Selection Committee has completed a preliminary review of the applicant s credentials. Invitations for a personal interview are issued only to those applicants whose records and other stated qualifications appear sufficiently strong to justify such a detailed study. Those applicants not issued an invitation will receive a letter of refused acceptance so that the individual will be able to act accordingly on his future plans without delay. Only those applicants whose files are complete (completed application, all official transcripts/academic record high school and college, letter of intent) will be considered for an interview. Note to international candidates: See the webpage link for information. If you require disability accommodations during any part of the application process, please contact the disability office at or [email protected] to discuss your needs. ADMISSIONS DECISION-MAKING PROCESS The Admissions decision-making process is conducted by the MVCC Radiology Technology Selection Committee. Applicants who have met all application requirements will be considered for admission. *As this program is highly competitive, meeting initial eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission into the Radiologic Technology Program. Admission to MVCC will require a completed college application for admission to be submitted to the Admissions Office no later than March 1. The Radiology Program Application and Letter of Intent deadline for applicants is March 1. Applications and Letters of Intent must be submitted to the Advisement Center by appointment no later than March 1.

3 Applications received after March 1 may be considered on a space-available basis. Academic transcripts; a completed Radiology Application; Letter of Intent; and a Personal Interview will determine the applicant s standing for admissions into the Radiology Program. The MVCC Radiology Technology Selection Committee will meet after March 1 to select candidates for acceptance into the Radiology Technology Program. All decisions of the Radiology Technology Selection Committee are final. Letters of acceptance or refusal for the Radiology Program will be mailed to candidates no later than April 15. Those applicants who have been accepted into the radiology program will be notified by for further registration instructions. Applicants who have not been accepted may re-apply to the Radiology Program one time only. Those individuals are encouraged to contact either our Admissions Office at or our Advisement Center at to schedule an appointed to discuss alternate educational opportunities. LENGTH OF PROGRAM The length of the Radiology Program at MVCC consists of two The program is a nationally recognized accreditation program under the JRCERT. SECTION 2 TRANSFER APPLICANTS Transfer application deadline is March 1 for fall term radiology courses and October 1 for spring term radiology courses. Transfer Applicants are applicants with transfer credit for Radiology Course(s) from another college and must apply, meeting all program and prerequisite criteria, and will be considered on an individual basis. SECTION 3 READMISSION APPLICANTS Readmission Application Deadlines-March 1 st for fall term radiology courses and October 1 st for spring term radiology courses Readmission applicants are applicants that have previously attempted any MVCC radiology course. Readmission applicants must have successfully completed all prerequisite course work. Applicants may have no more than one repeat (F, W or D) of only one radiology course one time. A second unsuccessful radiology course will result in academic dismissal from the program. Dismissed students are ineligible to return to the Radiology Program. Readmission into the Radiology Program and/or Radiology Course(s) requires approval of the Program Coordinator, and is on a space-available basis. SECTION 4 READMISSION APPLICANTS WITHIN ONE YEAR Application requirements for applicants seeking readmission into a radiology course within one year of: unsuccessful radiology course (F, D, or W), or a break in sequence. 1. Notify Program Coordinator in writing requesting readmission indicating course and semester for which readmission is sought. Page 3 of 5

4 Send letters to: Mary Kate LaPaglia, MAE, RT (R) (M), Payne Hall 350A, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY Radiology students, who were unsuccessful (F, D, OR W or a break in sequence) in any radiology course, must re-apply using the Radiology Program Application. SECTION 5 READMISSION APPLICANTS AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR Application requirements for students seeking readmission after more than one year of an unsuccessful radiology course (F, D, or W), or a break in sequence of radiology course(s): The break in sequence may not be more than 2 1. Notify Program Coordinator in writing requesting readmission. Indicate course and semester for which readmission is sought. Send letters to: Mary Kate LaPaglia, MAE, RT (R) (M), Payne Hall 350A, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY Radiology students who were unsuccessful (F, D, or W) in any radiology course must re-apply using the Radiology Program Application. 3. Science credits earned more than seven years prior to the start of the students first Radiology semester will not satisfy program or prerequisite course requirements. SECTION 6 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential skills and relevant activities are listed for your review so that potential students can decide whether or not they may be able to complete the requirements for the Radiology Program. Applicants must sign their application to indicate their review of section 5 of the Radiology Program Admission Application. MVCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of The college will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for an applicant with a disability, who is otherwise qualified. Applicants who are unsure if they can meet these essential skills or know they will need help in meeting them should contact the College s Disability Services Office (315) to discuss accommodations and/or auxiliary aids. A student in the associate degree radiology program must have the abilities and skills necessary for use of the radiology process. The following is a representative list of the essential skills, with or without accommodation, expected of students enrolled in the radiology program. 1. Demonstrate the ability to perform essential functions for a maximum of a 10 hour shift. 2. Demonstrate the ability to protect a client when the client is standing and ambulating on all surfaces with or without the use of assistive devices, including canes, crutches and walkers. 3. Demonstrate the ability to safely move a client over 100 pounds from one surface to another using the appropriate level of help. 4. Demonstrate safe body mechanics in the process of all client treatments, including lifting and carrying small equipment (under 50 pounds) and moving large equipment (over 50 pounds). 5. Demonstrate the ability to manipulate dials on radiographic equipment. 6. Demonstrate the ability to coordinate simultaneous motions. 7. Demonstrate the ability to perform occasional overhead extension. 8. Demonstrate the ability to hear blood pressure, heart and lungs sounds with or without corrective devices. 9. Demonstrate the ability to palpate soft tissue including pulse, muscle and bones.

5 10. Demonstrate the ability to perform interventions such as sterile procedures. 11. Display adaptability to change, 12. Establish effective relationships with others. 13. Communicate effectively, safely and efficiently in English (both written and spoken) by: Explaining procedures Receiving information from others Receiving information from written documents Exhibiting appropriate interpersonal skill (refer to ARRT Code of Ethics for Radiographers) 14. Analyzing and documenting assessment findings and interventions. 15. Distinguish color changes. 16. Detect an unsafe environment and carry out appropriate emergency procedures including: Detecting subtle environment changes and odors including, but not limited to, the smell of burning electrical equipment, smoke, and spills. Detect high and low frequency sounds, including but not limited to, alarms, bells, and emergency signals. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS: THE LAW REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF RADIOLOGY STATES THAT THE NYSDOH AND/OR THE ARRT, MAY DENY A CONVICTED FELON A LICENSE OR THE PRIVILEGE OF SITTING FOR THE ARRT EXAMINATION. Page 5 of 5