Regional
Radiography Program
Associate
Degree in Applied Science
Mission
Statement:
The
mission of the Regional Radiography Program
is to prepare the graduates to become radiographers who are
highly competent and qualified to administer ionizing radiation
for medical
and diagnostic imaging purposes.
The
program sets the standards for radiography education in Southeastern
Kentucky with emphasis upon radiation protection, quality patient
care and professional development.
Graduates
of the program are eligible to write the examination for registration
as a radiographer by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Program
Goals:
1.
To provide a quality education in radiography that promotes
clinical performance
and competency
2.
To prepare and develop the students communication skills, critical
thinking and problem solving abilities
3.
To promote professional growth and life long learning
4.
To ensure overall program effectiveness
General
Information:
The
Radiography Program is a regional program
sponsored by Hazard Community
& Technical College (HCTC)
and Southeast Kentucky
Community & Technical College (SKCTC)
through a consortium agreement between the two institutions.
The Regional Radiography Program is a two-year program leading
to the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiography. This
program prepares the individual to become a radiographer who
is capable of safely administering ionizing radiation for medical
diagnostic imaging purposes. The curriculum is comprised
of specialized courses in radiography along with concentrated
study in the basic sciences, mathematics, and general education.
Upon completion of the Radiography Program, graduates are eligible
to write the examination for registration as a radiographer
by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Interactive television (ITV) classrooms will be used to deliver
classroom instruction on select campuses of HCTC and SKCTC.
This arrangement will enable students to take course work at
the campus closest to their homes. The laboratory portions of
the Regional Radiography Program will be offered on the Whitesburg
Campus of SKCTC and the Allied Health Center of HCTC. Clinical
learning experiences are held at modern health care delivery
facilities located throughout Eastern Kentucky and Southwest
Virginia.
Expenses
and Financial Assistance:
In
addition to tuition, students are responsible for transportation
to the various clinical sites, purchase of professional liability
insurance, books and uniforms. Any student seeking financial
aid should contact the Financial Aid Office.
Students
may be required to have a criminal background check and/or drug
screening done in order to enter the health care facilities
for radiography clinical. Students are responsible for
the cost. Based on the results, the facility has the right
to deny students admission to their facility.
Program
Curriculum:
*Pre-requisite
for entry into the program:
| *BSL 110/BSL 111 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
OR |
8 |
| *BIO 137/BIO 139 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II |
8 |
*Must
be completed prior to taking RADI 100.
General
Education Requirements
(General
education courses can be completed while active in the Regional
Radiography
Program)
| MA 109 |
College Algebra OR |
3 |
| MT 150 |
College Algebra and Functions |
(3) |
| ENG 101 |
Writing I |
3 |
| PHY 171 |
Applied Physics OR |
4 |
| PH 172 |
Physics for Health Sciences OR |
(2) |
| PHY 152 |
Introduction to Physics |
(3) |
| COM 181 |
Oral Communications OR |
3 |
| COM 252 |
Introduction to Interpersonal Communications |
(3) |
| CLA 131 |
Medical Terminology from Greek and Latin OR |
3 |
| AHS 115 |
Medical Terminology |
(3) |
| |
Heritage/Humanities/Foreign Language Course |
3 |
| |
Social Interaction |
3 |
| CIS 100 |
Computer Literacy OR |
3 |
| |
(Computer Based Exam) |
(0-3) |
Subtotal:
|
28-33 |
Additional
General Education:
(Highly Recommended)
PSY
223 Developmental
Psychology
ENG
102 Writing II
Radiography
Program Requirements
First
Year
First Semester
| RADI 100 |
Radiography I |
7 |
| RADI 101 |
Radiography I Clinical |
4 |
Second Semester
| RADI 110 |
Radiography II |
7 |
| RADI 111 |
Radiography II Clinical |
4 |
Second
Year
Summer Session
| RADI 201 |
Radiography III Clinical |
3 |
First Semester
| RADI 210 |
Radiography IV |
4 |
| RADI 211 |
Radiography IV Clinical |
6 |
Second Semester
| RADI 220 |
Radiography V |
4 |
| RADI 221 |
Radiography V Clinical |
6 |
Subtotal: |
45 |
Total Credit Hours |
73-78 |
The
curriculum requires course attendance in the fall, spring
and summer semesters.
*A
CPR certification must be obtained prior to the beginning of
RADI 100 and certification must be kept current throughout the
program.
*Evidence
of receiving the Hepatitis B vaccine series or a vaccine declination
form must be submitted to the Program Faculty prior to beginning
RADI 100.
Application
Process:
In
order to be considered for admission to the Regional Radiography
Program, the following credentials must be on file in the Admissions
Office prior to March 1.
1.
Application for Admission to HCTC or SKCTC. This must
be updated on an annual
basis per
HCTC/SKCTC policy.
2.
High school transcripts or GED scores.
3.
Transcripts of all post-secondary education or training.
4.
Results of the ACT exam and/or COMPASS exam.
5.
Radiography observation form: documenting completed observation
hours in a
hospital
setting only, between the hours of
8 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Applicants must
attend a pre-admission conference prior to observation.
6.
Pre-admission conference with the Coordinator or designee is
required prior to the
applicants
consideration by the Radiography Admissions Committee. This
must be
completed on an annual basis per HCTC/SKCTC
policy. Information concerning
conferences may be obtained by contacting
the Radiography Program Office,
counselor's offices or the Admissions Offices
at HCTC or SKCTC.
*All
students are responsible for verifying the availability and
accuracy
of submitted data in their file.
Criteria
for Admission:
Admission
to the Regional Radiography Program is open to all qualified
students regardless of economic or social status, and without
discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital
status, age, national origin, or handicap. Admission is
granted to applicants with the highest index points. Index
points are achieved in the following manner:
1.
Preference will be given to applicants with an ACT composite
score of 19 or higher; or
COMPASS scores in Algebra (41), Reading
(81), and Writing (75) or higher.
2.
Preference will be given to applicants who have a cumulative
GPA of 2.5 or better (4
point scale) in 12 hours of college
credits applicable to the radiography program.
Maximum index points are awarded to
applicants with a GPA of 3.75 or above, and
more than 72 hours of college credit.
3.
Preference will be given to applicants who have completed the
biological and physical
sciences and mathematics courses listed
in the radiography curriculum with a grade
of "C"
or better. Maximum points are awarded with a grade of
"A" or "B" in BSL 110,
BSL 111, BIO 137, BIO 139, PHY 152,
PHY 171, PH 172, MA 109 or MT 150.
4.
A minimum of 4 hours of documented observation in a radiography
department in a
hospital is required. Maximum
points are awarded to applicants with more than 10
hours of documented observation between
the hours of 8 am and 4:30 pm. (Monday
through Friday)
Criteria
for Re-Admission:
1.
Readmission to the Radiography Program will be dependent upon
available
resources;
2.
In order to be considered for readmission by the Radiography
Admission Committee,
the applicant must submit a written
request to the Radiography Program Coordinator
and
meet current admission guidelines; and
3.
Students who wish to apply for readmission to the program must
do so three (3)
months prior to the expected date of
enrollment.
Further
Considerations
1.
If more than one year has elapsed since the end of enrollment
in the Radiography
Program, an applicant must repeat all
Radiography courses unless the student has
demonstrated current competency by
passing exams equivalent to comprehensive
course final examinations (both written
and clinical skills) if available at the college to
which the student is applying for admission;
2.
Student may be readmitted to the Radiography Program one time.
The Radiography
Admission Committee may recommend readmission
a second time, if a student
submits sufficient evidence of remedial
study, additional preparations, or resolution of
factors
contributing to unsuccessful course completion;
3.
Application is not a guarantee of readmission to the program;
and
4.
If an individual fails the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
ARRT
Certification Exam four (4) times,
he or she must repeat the Radiography courses of the
curriculum.
Transferring:
1.
Applicants who wish to transfer from one Radiography Program
to another must:
a. meet all admission requirements of the receiving institution;
b. apply at least three months
prior to the expected date of enrollment;
c. notify the Coordinator of
the Radiography Program in writing, stating anticipated
entry
date and reason for transfer;
d. provide a letter of recommendation
to the receiving institution from the program
coordinator
of the previous institution; and
e. submit an official transcript
for evaluation by the Admissions Committee.
2.
If more than one year has elapsed since enrollment in a Radiography
Program,
the entire sequence of Radiography
courses must be repeated.
3.
Acceptance of any transfer student will be dependent upon available
resources.
4.
The Radiography Admission Committee of the receiving institution
will review all
documentation and may recommend admission
as a transfer student.
Technical
Standards:
Radiography
involves the provision of direct care for individuals and is
characterized by the application of vertified knowledge in the
skillful performance of radiological technical functions.
Therefore, all applicants should posses:
1.
Sufficient visual acuity is needed in the accurate preparation
and
administration of contrast media and
for the observation necessary for patient
assessment and nursing care;
2.
Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication
from patients and
members of the healthcare team and
to assess health needs of people through the use
of
monitoring devices such as cardiac monitors, stethoscopes, intravenous
infusion
pumps, fire alarms, etc.;
3.
Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly
and to implement
the skills, including the manipulation
of equipment, positioning and lifting patients
required in meeting health needs
related to radiologic technology;
4.
Sufficient communication skills (speech, reading, writing) to
interact with individuals
and to communicate their needs promptly
and effectively, as may be necessary in the
patient's/client's interest;
and
5.
Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and
implement care for
individuals.
Admissions
Checklist:
When
applying to the Regional Radiography Program at HCTC or SKCTC,
several requirements are necessary in order to be considered
as an applicant. All applicants must:
1.
Complete and return an admission application to HCTC or
SKCTC.
2.
Send high school transcripts or GED scores.
3.
____Send all post-secondary education and/or vocational school
transcripts.
3.
Attend a pre-admission
conference, complete a pre-admission conference form
and return it
to the radiography faculty at that time.
4.
Submit scoring results of the ACT and/or COMPASS to HCTC
or SKCTC.
5.
Complete Regional Radiography Program observation requirements
and submit
appropriate
forms to the HCTC or SKCTC Office of Admissions. NOTE:
These
observations hours must
be completed in a hospital setting only, between the
hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm (Monday
through Friday only).
6.
Contact the HCTC or SKCTC Office of Admissions prior to
March 1 to check if your
file is
complete.
NOTE:
The above information is to be forwarded to the HCTC
or SKCTC Office of
Admissions.
The
application deadline for the
HCTC/SKCTC
Regional Radiography Program
is
March 1st.
The
student is responsible for assuring their file is complete prior
to the admissions deadline. If your file is not complete
by the designated deadline of March 1 you are unable to be considered
as an applicant for the Regional Radiography Program.
Contact
Information:
Regional
Radiography Faculty
Homer
Terry, Professor
Program
Coordinator
(606)
487-3389
Call
toll-free: 800-246-7521, ext. 73389
E-Mail:
Homer.Terry@kctcs.edu
Tim
Whittaker, Associate Professor
Program
Faculty
(606)
487-3390
Call
toll-free: 800-246-7521, ext. 73390
E-Mail:
Tim.Whittaker@kctcs.edu
Astor
Halcomb, Professor
Clinical
Coordinator
(606)
589-2145
Call
toll-free: 888-274-7322, ext. 13310
E-Mail:
Astor.Halcomb@kctcs.edu
Program
Assistants
Terri
Fields
(606)
487-3394
E-Mail:
Terri.Fields@kctcs.edu
Kena
Mullins
(606)
487-3519
E-Mail:
Kena.Mullins@kctcs.edu
All
applicants meeting the appropriate academic requirements and
technical standards shall be considered equally for admission
to a community college or any academic program thereof regardless
of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, beliefs, national
origin, age, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability.
The
Radiography Program curriculum and Admission rules are currently
undergoing revisions.
The
curriculum will be revised in order to meet the new ASRT curriculum
standards. When the curriculum is revised and approved,
applicants will be instructed in these changes during normal
semester advisement. You may also attend any of the scheduled
pre-admission conferences for more details about the proposed
changes. It is the students responsibility to remain updated
on all program changes by contacting program officials.
