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The Radiologic Technology program
has always sought and received accreditation through the Joint Review Committee
on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRC/ERT). The most recent
accreditation review (2008) resulted in a full eight year re-accreditation. JRC/ERT
accreditation requires the program to meet specific standards regarding the
structure, administration and student success. All inquiries and concerns
regarding the program's status of accreditation and compliance with these
Standards
(available at
http://www.jrcert.org) should
be directed to the program director. Failure of the program to achieve
satisfactory resolution of non-compliance can be directed to:
JRC/ERT
20 N. Wacker Drive,
Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60606-2901
Tel: (312) 704-5300
E-mail:
mail@jrcert.org
Facts to Consider:
The program is
twenty-two (22) consecutive calendar months in duration. Selection of students is
conducted on a continuous basis, with a maximum of twenty (26) students per fall
class.
Students with no previous college experience,
MUST complete ENG 101 English Composition & Literature I and BIO 111 Anatomy &
Physiology I before starting the core curriculum in the fall semester.
program structure
Because of the nature of the courses taught
and the work involved in the field of Radiologic Technology, a basic aptitude
for math and science plus strong communication skills and an ability to comprehend
written and verbal orders, is mandatory.
The applicant should, if
possible, be financially able to manage without having to depend on money earned
through full time work, especially during the first two semesters. The financial
aid office is located in room 165 of the Administrative building to provide
assistance in this area. The phone number is 508-854-4261. All applicants are
strongly urged to file an application to determine eligibility for financial
aid.
This program will make
extreme demands on nearly every aspect of your life for the next two years. Emotional support of those close to you will become very important to enable you
to succeed. The profession of Radiologic Technology can be an extremely rewarding
career, but YOU must be willing to make the sacrifice. Additionally, you
must be willing to:
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Adhere to a strict code of
ethics and professionalism
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Abide by all personnel
policies of the affiliate Clinical Education Sites (CES) of the Radiologic
Technology program. Infractions of clinical policies may be grounds for
dismissal from the clinical education site and an inability to complete program
requirements
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Work with people of all ages
& in various stages of sickness and injury, as well as from many varied walks of
life. Additionally, you should display an interest in working with equipment
that is highly sophisticated and scientific
This is one of the few career programs
which allow the student to have immediate "hands on" experiences in the clinical
setting. Students are assigned to a full day shift between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. (exact hours are determined by the specific site to
which the student is assigned) and students attend clinic two to three days per
week during the semester and five days per week during the summer and winter
intersession.
Prior to beginning clinical
assignments, all accepted students will be subject to a CORI (Criminal Offenders
Record Information) check. Students with a criminal history are advised
to submit a
pre-application to the ARRT anytime after acceptance into the program to
determine eligibility for sitting for the examination upon graduation. Further information is
available from the program director or go to
www.arrt.org
then click on "ethics" and "pre-application process".
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