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Regional Radiography Program

Associate Degree in Applied Science

Mission Statement:

The mission of the 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, qualify 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 apply 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 clinical.  Students are responsible for the cost.  Based on the results the facility has the right to deny students admission to the site for clinical.

Program Curriculum: 

                                                 Sample Schedule Plan

FIRST YEAR (Summer Session)

*Pre-requisite for entry into the program:

*BIO 137 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
4
MT 150 College Algebra & Functions
3
 
7

*Must be completed prior to taking RADI 100.

FIRST SEMESTER

RADI 100 Radiography I
8
RADI 101 Radiography I Clinical
1
ENG 101 Writing I
3
BIO 139 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4
 
16

 

SECOND SEMESTER

RADI 110 Radiography II
7
RADI 111 Radiography II Clinical
2
  Social Interaction
3
PH 171 Applied Physics OR
4
PH 172 Physics for Health Sciences OR
(2)
PHY 152 Introduction to Physics
(3)
 
14-16

 

SECOND YEAR - (Summer Session)

RADI 201 Radiography III Clinical
2
 
2

 

FIRST SEMESTER

RADI 210 Radiography IV
4
RADI 211 Radiography IV Clinical
4
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)
 
14

 

SECOND SEMESTER

RADI 220 Radiography V
3
RADI 221 Radiography V Clinical
4
  Humanities Course
3
CIS 100 Computer Literacy OR
3
  (Computer Based Exam)
(0-3)
 
10-13

 

Additional General Education:  (Highly Recommended)

PSY 223        Developmental Psychology

ENG 102       Writing II

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 beginnning RADI 100.

Application Process:

In order to be considered for admission to the Regional Radiogaphy 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. Transcripts of all post-secondary education or training.

3.  Results of the ACT exam and/or COMPASS exam.

4.  Radiography observation form: documenting completed observation 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.

5.  Preadmission conference with the Coordinator or dessignee 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 vertifying 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 Math (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 "C"

     grade or better.  Maximum points are awarded with a grade of "A" or "B" in BSL 110,

     BSL 111, BIO 137, BIO 139, PHY 152, PH 171, MA 109 and MT 150.

4.  A minimum of 4 hours of documented observation in a radiography department of 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 Director 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

     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.

Transfering:

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

          director 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, such as 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 health 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 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

 

RADI Faculty Assistant

Terri Fields, Program Assistant

(606) 487-3394

E-Mail:  Terri.Fields@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.

 
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