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OLUMBUS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia
Radiologic Technology Program
Program Accreditation
The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on
Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Further information concerning accreditation of the Program
can be found through Joint Review Committee on Education
in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) 20 N. Wacker Drive,
Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182
https://portal.jrcertaccreditation.org/summary/programannualreportlist.aspx
Program Description
The Radiologic Technology associate degree program bring the student into an area of high technology
in the field of medicine. The student will experience all the applications of diagnostic imaging, including
routine radiography and fluoroscopy, trauma radiography, surgical and mobile radiography, as well as
subspecialties such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound (US),
nuclear medicine (NM), and radiation therapy.
As a program graduate, the student is eligible to sit for the national certification examination in Radiologic
Technology, administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The partnerships
the college has with area hospitals and clinics will provide the student the benefits of on-the-job training in a
clinical setting. We do not guarantee job placement, however, we often assist graduates with employments
opportunities as we get information from the community about available positions.
Hospital imaging departments, clinics, physicians’ offices, and diagnostic centers seek graduates with this degree.
This is a competitive admission’s program which requires the student to participate in clinical rotations
from 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday, in any given semester, however, some afternoon and
weekend shifts are required in certain semesters. Attending the program is equivalent to working a full-time job.
At this time, there is no extended travel required to attend clinical rotations. All clinical sites are within
1 – 2 miles of the college.
Students may make application to compete for a seat in the program each Fall semester to begin the program in
Spring of the following year. All pre-requisites, including Humanities and Speech, must be completed by the end
of Fall semester prior to the Spring semester start. A full-time student can complete the program in 4 semesters.
To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 77 semester credit hours.
Estimated Salary
Starting salary varies depending on locale, background and employment (Part time, Full time, shift, etc.); approximately $17 -25 per hour in the Columbus, Georgia area. For information on career opportunities for radiologic technologists, visit the American Society of Radiologic Technologists or the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Columbus Technical College School of Radiologic Technology to provide an education of excellence and high quality to qualified students in an environment that focuses on continuous quality improvement. In the academic and clinical setting, a curriculum is presented that provides students opportunities to develop a mastery of subject matter, technical competency, ethical considerations, and problem-solving abilities. The education provided will foster cooperation, commitment, and individual student responsibility. The student scholar will be able to apply the knowledge attained toward successfully competing in the ever-changing health care environment.
Program Goals
Goal 1: Students/graduates will exhibit effective oral communication skills. Goal 2: Students/graduates will be clinically competent for entry-level performance. Goal 3: Students/graduates will exhibit effective communication skills, critical thinking, and
problem-solving.
Goal 4: Students/graduates will exhibit development of professional growth in attitudes, behavior, and ethics.
Program Effectiveness Data
Goal 1: Students will pass the ARRT Certification exam on the first attempt. Goal 2: Student will complete the program within 24 months.
Goal 3: Employers will be satisfied with graduates' performance in the workplace.
Goal 4: Students pursuing employment will be employed within 12 months post-graduation.
Program Completion Rate 2014: 92.8% 5 Year Rate: 92.9% Program Completion Rate for 2013: 1 00% 5 Year Rate: 90.6% ARRT Certification First Time Pass Rate (2009-2014) - 92.4%
Program Admission Requirements (Competitive Admission)
Must have presented official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official GED scores to the Admissions Office.
I. Be at least 18 years old
2. No provisional and/or special admission students considered for the program.
3. Must have attained minimum Reading (79) and Writing (62) COMPASS scores and these scores
cannot be more than five (5) years old in the semester you compete.
4. Complete pre-requisite courses for your intended program as listed on CTC website by the
end of Fall semester.
5. Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 at the end of Summer semester of the year making application.
6. Submit packet containing the following no later than October 1st to the Administrative Assistant, 3rd Floor,
Robert L. Wright Health Sciences Building: Letter of Intent Form
Personal Data Form
Technical Standards for Radiologic Technology Form
These forms can be found at http://www.columbustech.edu/academics/school-of-health-sciences/forms/ Packets should be turned in to the Administrative Assistant in the Health Sciences
Building no later than October 1st and can be turned in as soon as September 15 of the
year the student plans to make application for Spring semester admission. Instructions will be given at that time concerning the final turn in to the Hartline Building at the Information Desk for final submission of application. All packets must be complete upon subnission.
Entrance is contingent on completion of a Background Check through www.clinicalbackgrounds.com which must be completed after being conditionally accepted to the program.
7. Provide current physical exam (medical form), immunization record, and
current CPR card after program acceptance.
Competitive Admission Information
1. Approximately 70-100 students apply each year.
2. The program accepts 15 students per class, per year.
3. Currently, the school considers the applicant's GPA for completed pre-
requisite courses and Compass Reading and Writing scores for competitive admission
4. Entrance is contingent on completion of a background check through
Program Considerations
1. Radiologic Technology courses are generally offered from 7:30am -4:00pm, Monday -Friday
on any given semester; however, some afternoon and weekend shifts are required in certain semesters.
2. Attending the program is equivalent to working in a full-time job
3. At this time, there is no extended travel required to attend clinical. All clinical sites are
within 1-2 miles of the college.
4. Current ARRT registry certification exam (taken at the end of the program) fees are $200.
5. We often assist graduates with employment opportunities as we get information from the
community about available jobs, however, we do not guarantee job placement.
Estimated Student Expenses
EXPENSES
Background Check/Drug Screen
COSTS
$100
Medical Exam
100
Immunizations
130
Flu Shots (x2)
60
CPR
65
Uniforms and Accessories
250
ARRT Certification Exam
200
TOTAL
$915
Required Program Fees/Textbooks/Modules
Textbooks
Modules Radiation Dosimeters (4 clinical courses)
$1200 400 150 Student Liability Insurance (4 clinical courses) 60
TOTAL $1810
Tuition/Fees per Semester (In-State)
Fall Semester $1144 Spring Semester 1589 Summer Semester 1322 Fall Semester 1322 Spring Semester 1055 Summer Semester 1322 TOTAL $7754 GRAND TOTAL $10,479
COLUMBUS TECHNICAL COLLEGE School of Health Sciences
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY COURSE SEQUENCE
Curriculum as of Spring, 2016
Radiologic Technology Course
Curriculum
Semester Course Code Description Credit Hours
Prerequisites BIOL 2113 & 2113L** Anatomy & Physiology I 4
*All Prerequisites must be With Lab
completed by the end of
FALL semester prior to
making application to the ENGL 1101** Composition and Rhetoric 3
program. Prerequisites
designated with an** are ALHS 1090**. Medical Terminology the courses considered for
ranking in the competitive
admission process PSYC 1101.**
Psychology 2
3 Anatomy & Physiology II
College Algebra/Math Modeling
Humanities
Speech
Prerequisites BIOL 2114 & 2114L** 4
MATH 1111/1101** 3
HUMN 1101 3
SPCH 1101 3
Spring Semester RADT 1010 Intro to Rad Tech 4
RADT 1030 Procedures I 3
RADT 1320 Clinical Radiography I 4
RADT 1075 Radiographic Imaging 4
Summer Semester RADT 1065 Radiologic Science 2
RADT 1060 Procedures II 3
RADT 1330 Clinical Radiography II 7
Fall Semester RADT 2090 Procedures Ill 2
RADT 2340 Clinical Radiography Ill 6
RADT 1085 Radiologic Equipment 3
RADT1200 Radiation 2
Biology/Protection
Spring Semester RADT 2360 Clinical Radiography IV 9
RADT 2260 Radiologic Technology 3
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