RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE Warner Robins Campus 80 Cohen Walker Drive, Warner Robins, GA 31088 (478)218-3216 Macon Campus 3300 Macon Tech Drive, Macon, GA 31206 478-757-3552 www.centralgatech.edu (Effective Spring Semester 2015) 1
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM SELECTION Admission to the college and selection into the Radiologic Technology program are two distinct processes. Students are responsible for understanding both processes. Questions regarding admission to the college should be directed to the Office of Admissions. Warner Robins Campus: (478) 988-6850 Macon Campus: (478) 757-3403 Questions regarding Radiologic Technology program selection should be directed to: Warner Robins Campus: Ms. Connie Young, RT, Program Chairperson, (478) 218-3216, cyoung@centralgatech.edu Macon Campus: Mrs. Patricia Wynne, RT Program Chairperson, (478) 757-3552, pwynne@centralgatech.edu As set forth in its Student Catalog, Central Georgia Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the administration of the College nondiscrimination policies: Linda Hampton Executive Director of Conduct, Appeals & Compliance Title IX, Section 504/ADA Coordinator Central Georgia Technical College 3300 Macon Tech Drive Macon, GA 31206 Building J, Room 133 (478) 757-3408 (Office) (478) 471-5197 (Fax) 2
CGTC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or its equivalent to be admitted to the RADT program. Submit an application for college admission, along with a $20 non-refundable application fee. Schedule to take the COMPASS placement exam (offered in the Testing Center) in order to be admitted to the college. There is no charge for initial administration of the COMPASS exam. (Other placement exam scores may be acceptable, for example, SAT or ACT.) Request transfer credit for courses completed at accredited college(s) or other educational institutes, if applicable. Complete a Request for Transfer Credit prior to admission, and submit official transcripts to the Registrar s Office. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY FILE CHECKLIST An applicant s official student record must contain the following items in order to be accepted for admission: Application for admission High School/GED or College Transcript Proof of age Placement Exam Scores (COMPASS, SAT, ACT) PSB Health Aptitude Test, 3 rd Edition *The PSB exam is not required for admission to CGTC; however, it is required prior to selection into the Radiologic Technology program. *Only PSB Aptitude for Healthcare Majors Examination, 3rd Edition scores will be considered in the selection process. Students may take the exam at any time while taking their required core courses, but not later than mid-term in the **semester prior to the semester for which you wish to be considered for selection. (for example, the selection will be made at the end of the Spring Semester, if the program will begin in the Fall Semester then you will need to have the PSB and the progression form completed by midterm of the Spring Semester OR if the selection is made at the end of the Summer Semester, the program will begin in the following Spring Semester then you will have the PSB and the progression form completed by midterm of the Summer Semester). This PSB procedure is also applicable to students requesting to transfer into RADT courses. Students may take the test two times in a year. The exam is administered in the CGTC 3
Testing Center. There is a $20 testing fee. No minimum score is required to be selected into the program. PSB scores are valid as long as it is the correct version of the PSB test.. Students will not be considered for selection for any given semester unless his/her name is on the list. To put your name on the list, you must submit a progression form by mid-term of the semester prior to the semester for which you wish to be considered for selection. All requirements for selection (excluding current classes at Central Georgia Technical College) must be completed and official documents submitted (including all items listed on the ***Radiologic Technology File Checklist) by mid-term of the semester prior to selection. 4
CGTC RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM SELECTION PROCEDURE Students are admitted to CGTC s Radiologic Technology program through a process of competitive admission that includes three steps. Only those students who meet the minimum academic eligibility requirements (outlined below) will be considered for selection. Selection takes place at the end of spring semester and students begin the RADT program that upcoming fall semester. 1) Successfully complete the eight required core courses (minimum 3.0 GPA of these courses required). ENGL 1101.Composition and Rhetoric MATH 1111 College Algebra (or Math 1101 Mathematical Modeling) successful completion within the last five (5) years PSYC 1101 Introductory Psychology/SOCL 1101 Introductory Sociology BIOL 2113 Anatomy and Physiology I successful completion within the last three (3) years. BIOL 2113L Anatomy and Physiology Lab I successful completion within the last three (3) years. BIOL 2114 Anatomy and Physiology II successful completion within the last three (3) years. BIOL 2114L Anatomy and Physiology Lab II successful completion within the last three (3) years. ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology successful completion within the last three (3) years. Transfer Credit: Core courses requested for transfer credit from another institution must meet the above criteria in order to be accepted by CGTC. Other courses requested for transfer credit will be accepted as follows: ALHS courses successfully completed within the last three (3) years and RADT courses successfully completed within the last year (any specific grade requirements mentioned later in this pamphlet are applicable). The student requesting transfer credit into RADT courses must have taken the PSB Health Aptitude Test 3 rd Edition as outlined in the next step of this procedure. Additionally, the student must be able to successfully perform all competencies of the RADT course(s) for which transfer credit is requested. 2) Complete the PSB Aptitude, 3 rd Edition. *Only PSB Aptitude for Health Aptitude Test, 3rd Edition scores will be considered in the selection process. Students may take the exam at any time while taking their required core courses, but not later than mid-term in the **semester which you wish to be considered for selection. (for example, the selection will be made at the end of the Spring Semester, if the program will begin in the Fall Semester then you will need to have the PSB and the progression form completed by midterm of the Spring Semester OR if the selection is made at the end of the Summer Semester, the program will begin in the following Spring Semester then you will have the PSB and the progression form completed by midterm of the Summer Semester) This PSB procedure 5
is also applicable to students requesting to transfer into RADT courses. Students may take the test two times in a year. The exam is administered in the CGTC Testing Center. There is a $20 testing fee. PSB scores are valid as long as it is the correct version of the PSB test.. This PSB procedure is also applicable to students requesting to transfer into RADT courses. Students may take the test two times. The exam is administered in the CGTC Testing Center. The highest PSB score of the two attempts will be used. 3) Submit Progression/Application Form to the Admissions Office. a. Students will not be considered for selection unless they submit a progression form. All requirements for selection must be completed and official documents submitted (including all items listed on the Radiologic Technology Admission File Checklist) by the midterm of the semester (Spring or Summer) prior to the start of the program in the Fall Semester for students choosing the Macon Program and by the midterm of the semester (Summer) prior to the start of the program in the Spring Semester for students choosing to be considered for the Warner Robins Program. Students may choose to be considered for selection for both Macon and Warner Robins Campuses. The progression form will allow students the opportunity to identify his/her first choice and second choice where campus selection is concerned. b. To submit the Progression Form go to the CGTC home page at www.centralgatech.edu page Current Students Student Affairs Admissions Progression Form Request log in to your BannerWeb account. This will automatically open the form. You will then just fill in the form and submit it electronically. Please make sure you print a copy of the form for your records. Selection Criteria Upon successful completion of the required core courses and having taken the PSB test, students will be considered for selection into the RADT program based on the following criteria: 1. GPA will be calculated according to the following guidelines: a. A GPA below 3.0 will not be considered for selection. b. In the case of multiple attempts at a course(s) to achieve the required course grade or improve a grade, only the two most recent attempts will be calculated in the GPA. In the event that a student previously attempted coursework at institutions other than CGTC, official transcripts will be evaluated to include the two most recent attempts, and grades from any applicable coursework will be calculated in the GPA accordingly. c. Only courses taken within the required timeframe will be calculated in the GPA. In the case of English, COMP and/or Psychology, course grades for courses taken over five (5) years will not be computed in the GPA, unless it is the student s only grade for the specific course. 6
2. PSB- candidates will be admitted based on the grade point average for the courses listed above plus the score on the PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Test 3 rd Edition. The grade point average (4.00 scale) will be converted to a 400 point scale and added to the score of the Aptitude test (maximum score 305). 3. Selection consideration will be given to the student who was previously selected into the CGTC RADT Program and did not successfully complete RADT 1010, 1320 and/or 1075 and to the student who has previously taken RADT coursework at another TCSG College as follows: *In addition to the guidelines for GPA calculation as listed above, grades for all other ALHS and RADT courses within the curriculum will be calculated into the competitive GPA, including those taken at institutions other than CGTC (by transcript verification). The program s minimum course grade requirements and time limits will apply. 4. The number of students selected for is based on the number of available clinical slots in the program as a whole and may vary by campus and semester. Students will receive notification from the college regarding selection results either by phone call or email notification. At that time, instructions will be given as to registration for the upcoming semester and RADT Program orientation. Post-selection Requirements Following selection, in order to progress in the program, the student must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 for all required RADT courses or a minimum grade of C in each course. In the event that a student achieves a course grade below C, the student will have to be dismissed from the program and will have to re-enter for the next course offering. Before any student s first clinical experience in the program, proof of required immunizations, a drug screen and background check are required (re-entry students will fulfill the drug screen/background check requirements upon re-entering the program as well as with the first clinical experience). 7
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM CURRICULUM Required Core Courses for Competitive Admission All previously mentioned requirements apply for selection eligibility. These courses can be taken in one or more semesters, depending on the student s schedule and course availability. COURSE CREDIT HOURS CONTACT HOURS ENGL 1101 Composition and Rhetoric 3 45 MATH 1111 or College Algebra or Mathematical Modeling 3 45 MATH 1101 PSYC 1101 or Introductory Psychology 3 45 SOCL 1101 Introductory Sociology BIOL 2113 Anatomy and Physiology I 3 45 BIOL 2113L Anatomy and Physiology Lab I 1 45 BIOL 2114 Anatomy and Physiology II 3 45 BIOL 2114L Anatomy and Physiology Lab II 1 45 ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology 2 30 Total Hours 19 345 In addition to the courses listed above students should also complete HUMN 1101 or Fine Arts Elective and an additional General Education Core Elective (3 credit hours). Suggested Course Progression for Students Selected into the RADT Program MACON CAMPUS* 1 st Semester RADT 1010 Introduction to Radiography (Fall) RADT 1030 Radiographic Procedures I RADT 1065 Radiologic Science RADT 1320 Clinical Radiography I 2 nd Semester RADT 1060 Radiographic Procedures II (Spring) RADT 1085 Radiologic Equipment RADT 1330 Clinical Radiography II 3 rd Semester RADT 2090 Radiographic Procedures III (Summer) RADT 1075 Radiographic Imaging RADT 2340 Clinical Radiography III 4 th Semester RADT 2260 Radiologic Technology Review (Fall) RADT 1200 Radiation Protection RADT 2360 Clinical Radiography IV *Students are selected at the end of the Spring Semester; begin RADT program in the Fall Semester. GRADUATE 8
WARNER ROBINS CAMPUS* 1 st Semester RADT 1010 Introduction to Radiography RADT 1075 Radiographic Imaging (Spring) RADT 1030 Radiographic Procedures I RADT 1320 Clinical Radiography I 2 nd Semester RADT 1060 Radiographic Procedures II (Summer) RADT 1065 Radiologic Science RADT 1330 Clinical Radiography II 3 rd Semester RADT 2090 Radiographic Procedures III (Fall) RADT 2340 Clinical Radiography III RADT 1085 Radiologic Equipment RADT 1200 Radiation Protection 4 th Semester RADT 2260 Radiologic Technology Review (Spring) RADT 2360 Clinical Radiography IV *Students are selected at the end of the Summer Semester and begin the RADT Program in the Spring Semester. GRADUATE 9
APPROXIMATE COST EXPECTATIONS (AFTER RADT SELECTION) After selection, Radiologic Technology students should expect four semesters of full-time instruction. The hours may vary from 6:45 a.m. 5:30 p.m. for the clinical courses with a minimum of a two week evening rotation where the times may vary from 12:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. The times are typically 8:00 am to 4:00 pm each for didactic courses. Textbook expense for the first semester is approximately $500, with approximately $300 more for the remaining semesters combined, for a total of approximately $800 book expense. Other expected expenses (not including tuition) are: Physical Examination: approximately $60-100 (plus possible additional immunizations during 1 st Semester *(see attached Warner Robins immunization- price list) Drug Screen: approximately $100 during 1 st Semester Criminal Background Check: during 1 st Semester- approximately $50 Liability Insurance: payable with RADT 1320 tuition 1 st Semester approximately $15.00 Uniforms: approximately $50 each; 2 required (most students purchase 3-4 over their clinical experience) during 1 st Semester. There may be additional uniform requirements based on campus student is attending Required Supplies for Clinical: approximately $225 This includes a Dosimeter or Radiation Monitoring Device ($45) per semester Expenses After Graduation Required To Apply For Licensure: ARRT Registry Fee: $200 after 4 th semester Costs above may vary, and students will be given detailed information about requirements in program orientation, but the intent is to give the prospective student an idea of the financial obligations that the Radiologic Technology student will incur. Financial Aid may assist with these costs, but may not cover all of the costs of the program and supplies. The above expense list does not include costs for housing, food, and mileage to travel to and from campus and clinical sites. CGTC s RADT program is supported by area hospitals, orthopedic facilities and urgent care centers which serve as clinical sites for the program. In order to obtain the required clinical practice for each course, the student is required to meet certain employment criteria for these clinical sites including, but not limited to, health clearance through physical examination, 10
negative drug/alcohol screening, and negative criminal background history. The clinical sites (independent of the CGTC RADT program) determine those students who meet their criteria for clinical practice. INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM AND THE PROFESSION Radiologic Technologists produce images (primarily x-rays) of parts of the human body for use in diagnosing medical problems (injury or disease). They prepare patients for radiologic examinations by explaining the procedure, removing jewelry, and other articles through which x-rays cannot pass, and positioning patients so that parts of the body can be appropriately radiographed. To prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation, these workers surround the exposed area with radiation protection devices, such as lead shields, or limit the size of the x- ray beam. Radiographers position radiographic equipment at the correct angle and height over the appropriate area of a patient s body. Radiologic Technologists must follow physicians orders precisely and conform to regulations concerning the use of radiation to protect themselves, their patients, and their coworkers from unnecessary exposure. Radiologic technologists held about 219,900 jobs in 2010. In 2010, the Department of Labor and Statistics projected a 28% increase in jobs from 2010 thru 2020 which results in an increase of approximately 61,0000 jobs. About 61% of all jobs were in hospitals. Most other jobs were in offices of physicians; medical and diagnostic laboratories, including diagnostic imaging centers; and outpatient centers. THE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM PURPOSE The purpose of the Radiologic Technology program is to provide educational opportunities to individuals that will enable them to obtain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to succeed as radiographers. The program provides educational opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, handicapping condition, academic disadvantage, or economic disadvantage. The program graduates are eligible to apply for a national certification examination (www.arrt.org) for radiographers and are prepared to function as professionals in the field of radiography. Program graduates are to be competent in the general areas of communications, algebra, interpersonal relations, and anatomy and physiology. Program graduates are to be competent to perform imaging examinations and accompanying responsibilities assigned to a radiographer at the direction of physicians qualified to request and/or perform radiologic procedures. 11
MISSION reviewed/revised annually by program faculty, advisory committee, and administrators The mission of the CGTC Radiologic Technology Program is to provide quality instruction for radiography students that will enable them to benefit from and contribute to the economic development of the community. It prepares students for employment in radiologic technology and encourages personal and professional development. Program Objectives and Student Learning Outcomes GOAL STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Goal 1 : Students will be clinically competent Students will apply positioning skills. Student will select appropriate technical factors. Students will practice radiation protection. Goal 2 : Students will communicate effectively Students will use effective oral communication skills. Students will practice written communication skills. Goal #3: Students will use critical thinking and problem solving skills. Goal #4: Students will evaluate the importance of professional growth and development Goal # 5: The program will graduate entry-level technologists. Students will manipulate technical factors for non-routine examinations. Students will adapt positioning for trauma patients. Students will determine the importance of continued professional development. Students will summarize their professional obligations upon gaining their ARRT. Students will pass the ARRT national certification on the 1st attempt. Of those pursuing employment, students will be gainfully employed within 6 months post-graduation. Students will complete the program within 21 months. Students will be satisfied with their education. Employers will be satisfied with the graduate s performance. Registry Information: After a RADT student has completed the RADT program of study and they may be eligible to sit for the National Registry with the ARRT American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. The fee to sit for this exam is $200. Students must apply with the ARRT for approval to sit for this exam and must be considered eligible by the ARRT in order to sit for the registry. 12
ACCREDITATION INFORMATION The Radiologic Technology Programs (Macon Campus #0600 and Warner Robins Campus #0456) are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The Committee may be contacted at 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, Il 60606-3182; (312)704-5300; www.jrcert.org; Email: mail@jrcert.org. Central Georgia Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Technical Certificates of Credit. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Middle Georgia Technical College. The statements in this publication are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basis of a contract between the student and the College. For more information about the RADT program, contact CGTC Admissions Warner Robins Campus, (478)988-6850, (478) 757-3403 Macon Campus, Ms. Connie Young, (478)218-3216 at the Warner Robins Campus or Mrs. Patricia Wynne, (478) 757-3552, at the Macon Campus. 13