The Radiologic Science Program at the College of Coastal Georgia

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1 The Radiologic Science Program at the College of Coastal Georgia Page 1 of 7

2 Instructions 1. Complete a College of Coastal Georgia Application. (May be obtained from the Registrar s Office) Return the Application to the Registrar s Office with the correct application fee, a copy of your Immunization Certificate, an OFFICIAL copy of your high school transcript, OFFICIAL SAT I or ACT scores, and OFFICIAL transcripts from any other college you have attended. 2. Complete a Radiologic Science Program Application (available on-line or at the main office for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences). Keep pages 1-3 for your records. 3. Complete the HESI A2 test by January 15 th. 4. Pay attention to due dates. The deadline for submission and/or postmark of the Radiologic Science Application AND all Official documentation and/or transcripts from other institutions is January 15 th. All interested students must submit a new application each year. 5. Wait to hear from the College regarding formal acceptance into the college. 6. Be patient. Letters of program status (acceptance or denial) will be mailed to all candidates in late February. Please do not call our offices in regard to individual status as officials do not discuss this matter over the phone prior to the sending of letters. 7. Attend the first CCGA orientation session offered after you are accepted to CCGA. Please do this to ensure that you have all the pertinent information about college policies and to ensure timely registration for the classes you desire. Radiologic Science Program Specifics 1. The Radiologic Science class accepts new students each summer. 2. The deadline for applying to the program for the summer is January 15th. 3. A Radiologic Science major may begin core curriculum classes any semester desired. 4. The core classes required for Radiologic Science: English 1101 with a grade of C or better Humanities Elective (Area C Elective) Math 1001 or Math 1111(if both classes are completed, the most recent grade will be used for program admission ranking) with a grade of C or better Biology 2110 and Biology 2111 (or equivalent) with a grade of C or better in each course Psychology 1101 History 2111 or History 2112 Political Science 1101 Students are encouraged to complete ALL core prior to beginning the Radiologic Science courses. 5. Students must have a minimum overall gpa of 2.5. The overall gpa includes all unadjusted transfer and unadjusted institutional grades. Page 2 of 7

3 6. Students must successfully pass the HESI A2 test prior to the application deadline. Please see the CCGA website or an RS advisor for more information in regard to the admissions test. 7. Applicants must be able to meet/perform the nine (9) Essential Functions for Radiologic Science as listed below: 1. Be able to meet college admission requirements. 2. Be able to perform venipuncture according to OSHA guidelines. 3. Be able to stand and/or walk for three hours without rest. 4. Be able to withdraw contrast media from a vial according to OSHA guidelines. 5. Be capable of handling clinical specimens and biohazardous material according to OSHA guidelines. 6. Be able to operate radiologic equipment according to departmental regulations. 7. Be capable of verbal and nonverbal communication. 8. Be able to life 25 pounds. 9. Be able to visualize images on radiographic film and/or computer screen. Services for students with disabilities are available through the Office of Disability Services. Qualified students with documented disabilities are eligible for physical and academic accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of Students requesting accommodations should contact The Office of Disability Services at or Students who have been approved for accommodations have the responsibility of identifying themselves and their needs to each professor through an accommodation letter provided by Disability Services. Please visit the CCGA campus or web site for complete information in regard to CCGA and Radiologic Science Program Policies. Our program is part of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Students should refer to the following documents: The CCGA Catalog The CCGA Student Handbook The CCGA Radiologic Science Academic and Clinical Handbook Additional Information: The College of Coastal Georgia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity/equal access institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap, veteran status or any other protected category in its educational programs and activities and employment. The Radiologic Science Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). In order to achieve our accreditation, the program must demonstrate and maintain compliance with current JRCERT Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiography. The JRCERT can be contacted online at or 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL , Program completion generally requires 3 years for students who begin the core curriculum courses immediately following high school and progress to acceptance into the Radiologic Science Program. College of Coastal Georgia Radiologic Science graduates have scored above average on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists National Registry Exam for the past 10 years. Page 3 of 7

4 College of Coastal Georgia School of Nursing and Health Sciences Radiologic Science Application Name: Last First MI Address: Home Phone #: address: Cell Phone #: Are you 18 years of age or older? Yes No (please circle) In case of emergency, please notify: Name Relationship Address Phone Are you presently enrolled at College of Coastal Georgia? Yes No (please circle) If yes, please provide your Coast or 9200 number. Do not provide your Social Security number. Student ID # If no, please contact the Registrar s Office for an application for the College of Coastal Georgia. Briefly explain why you are interested in training for this health occupation: How did you hear about our program? Page 4 of 7

5 High School(s), Vocational School(s), College(s), and University(ies) attended: Name/Address of Institution Dates Attended From To Degree Major Honors or Awards Received: Employment Experience (including Military Service): List most recent employer/experience first. Name/Address of Organization Dates of Employment From To Position Ethics Requirements: Individuals who have been involved in a criminal proceeding or who have been charged with or convicted of a crime must file a request for an Ethics Pre-Application Review with the ARRT. As mentioned previously, this is the credentialing agency for radiologic technologists. Per the ARRT, A charge or conviction, a plea of guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) to an offense that is classified as a misdemeanor or felony constitutes a conviction for ARRT purposes. This includes situations in which the result is deferred or withheld adjudication, suspended or stay of sentence, or where the individual enters into a pre-trial diversion activity. Military courts-martial must also be reported. The Ethics Pre-Application Review applies only to crimes specified on the pre-application form and does not apply to any crimes occurring after submission of the pre-application or otherwise not reported on the pre-application form. All offenses must be reported regardless of how long ago they were committed. Exceptions are: offenses committed while a juvenile and processed in the juvenile court system; Page 5 of 7

6 traffic violations that did not involve drugs or alcohol; charges that were dismissed if there were no court conditions required for the dismissal. The Ethics Pre-Application Review and the appropriate non-refundable fee are to be submitted to the ARRT. This is the student/applicant s sole responsibility. The pre-application process can be found at the ARRT web site (arrt.org) or by calling the ARRT (651) The ARRT Ethics Committee will contact the student in regard to the Pre-Application Review decision. A copy of the final decision from the ARRT must be presented to program officials no later than the first day of enrollment in the radiologic science program. STUDENTS WHO DO NOT POSSESS A FINAL ARRT PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW DECISION ON THE FIRST DAY OF ENROLLMENT IN THE RADIOLOGIC SCIENCE PROGRAM WILL BE IMMEDIATELY DISMISSED FROM THE PROGRAM. Students are advised that the ARRT Pre-Application Review process can take up to 12 weeks to be completed. A student who is not sure about the status or impact of any prior charges or convictions should not submit an application to our program until he/she has checked with the ARRT. It is a form of lying to submit a radiologic science program application with an answer of No in regard to this matter and subsequently inform program officials that there was in truth a charge. Being deliberately untruthful is a serious and unethical action and is grounds for immediate termination from our program. A student who has been terminated from the radiologic science program under such conditions is not eligible for readmission. Criminal background checks and/or drug testing can be required by the clinical education sites. The cost will be the responsibility of the student. Results of background checks and/or drug testing could result in denial to the clinical site and inability to pass a course or continue in the program. Students who are under the assumption that any past police or court documents have been expunged are encouraged to research the extent of such assumption. Anecdotal evidence has shown that some information considered to be expunged does indeed populate ethics and background checks. Students are advised to air on the side of caution and respond accordingly. Have you ever had a charge or conviction, a plea of guilty, or a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) to an offense that is classified as a misdemeanor or felony? (This includes a situation in which the result is deferred or withheld adjudication, suspended or stay of sentence, or where the individual enters into a pre-trail diversion activity. Military courtmartials are also included.) Yes No (please circle one) Page 6 of 7

7 I certify that the above answers are correct to the best of my knowledge and that I am a citizen of the United States. I do not object to any of my employers, past and present, being contacted for information and verification of my character and/or employment record. My signature is verification that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by all rules and regulations as stated in the application. I understand that if I have been charged or convicted of a crime I could be ineligible for the ARRT Registry Examination even if I successfully complete the CCGA Radiologic Science Program. I further attest to my willingness to accept any consequence that can occur as a result of my deliberate misrepresentation or withholding of information. Student s Printed Name Date Student s Signature Date Return to: Radiologic Science Program Director College of Coastal Georgia 1 College Drive Brunswick, GA FOR OFFICE USE ONLY: Date Application Received: Updated: May 27, 2014 Page 7 of 7