The radiography program accepted students in the summer of
1977 for the first time and has continued entering one class every year since that time.
Program acceptance occurs at the end of Summer Session II each year for the fall semester.
The Grade Point Average on [six] prerequisite courses determines the order of acceptance
from the annual applicant pool.
Program faculty should be contacted as
soon as an applicant decides to apply. The faculty advises applicants about the TASP/THEA test
and the prerequisites required for selection into the program. The faculty will help each
applicant establish a plan to complete admission requirements and enter the program at the
student's own pace.
The program takes great pride in the accomplishments of its
graduates. Over the last seven years, first attempt passage on the national certification
examination has been at the 98%+ level with graduate scores averaging above the state and
national averages. Graduate employment, continuation in higher education or both, within
six months of graduation, has been at the 98% level. Some graduates have ascended to
managerial positions in imaging departments in rural settings, regional medical centers
and in departments between the extremes. Some graduates have even pursued careers in
radiography education. Currently five program graduates have become
faculty members and significantly contribute to the program's success.
Admission to Radiologic Technology
Admission
Criteria
Radiologic Technology
Program
1. Application and acceptance to Angelina College.
2. Must be Texas Success Initiative (TSI) complete.
3. Submit passing THEA scores, proof of THEA exemption, or
Accuplacer results to health careers secretary in HC II, Room 128.
4. Annually attend an information session to obtain a program
application and/or information.
5. Submit completed application for the radiography program,
completed physical health form, receive appropriate immunizations as
mandated by the Texas Department of State Health Services for health care
workers, and provide proof of current 2 year American Heart Association
CPR card no later than May 1st each year for August
consideration. All requested information must be received by the program
in order for the application to be complete. The hepatitis B series (3
shots in 6 months) must be completed by the first clinical day of the
Fall semester.
6.
Complete all prerequisite courses prior to the designated date:
BIOL 2404 – Human A & P (General)
ENGL 1301 – Composition
PSYC 2301 – General Psychology
MATH 1314 – College Algebra
RADR 1202 – Radiographic Image Evaluation I
RADR 1203 – Patient Care
7.
Submit official college
transcript(s) indicating completion of prerequisite courses before the
August decision date.
8.
Acceptance into the radiography program is limited. Applicants
will be ranked and selected based on the following criteria:
a)
Completion of all requirements by published deadlines
b) Cumulative
GPA in BIOL 2404, ENGL 1301, PSYC 2301, MATH 1314,
RADR
1202, RADR 1203. Calculation of the GPA is accomplished after the end of
the second Summer Session each year with students ranked in descending
numerical order. In case of GPA tie(s), the following items will be used
for final selection: (1) students with higher grades in MATH 1314, BIOL
2404, RADR 1202 AND RADR 1203 will receive greater consideration, and (2)
a personal interview with Radiography faculty members. Prerequisite
courses may be taken only twice for selection consideration. If a
prerequisite course is taken more than twice, only the second grade will
be calculated in the cumulative GPA for prerequisite courses.
Students who receive a grade of “D” or “F” in RADR 1202 or RADR 1203 will
not be eligible for consideration.
9. Applicants will
be notified of “conditional” admission decisions by letter prior to Fall
registration.
10. Upon
“conditional” acceptance to the program, a random drug screen and
background check will be done at the student’s expense (approximately
$80.00).
11. The drug screen
and background check must be negative to receive “full” acceptance
into the program.
To provide the highest
quality instruction of the curriculum designed to prepare the graduate to
demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, application of technical, affective,
psycho-motor, and critical thinking skills, and competency in the role as
an entry-level radiographer.
To produce graduates who
are eligible and competent to pass the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists certification examination upon completion of the program.
To seek new community
partnerships for clinical practice as needs are identified according to
student growth and the addition of advanced modality certificate programs.
To provide students with
both academic and clinical instruction in the field of Radiologic
Technology in order to meet the employment needs of the graduate and of
the medical communities.
To foster and promote the
pursuit of life-long learning and professional growth in each student.
|
Program Curriculum |
|
First Year |
|
Summer Session I |
| RADR |
1202 |
Radiographic Image Eval I |
| RADR |
1203 |
Patient Care |
| BIOL |
2404 |
General Human Anatomy &
Physiology |
| Summer Session II |
| ENGL |
1301 |
Composition |
| MATH |
1314 |
College Algebra |
| PSYC |
2301 |
General Psychology |
| Fall Semester |
|
STSU |
0300 |
Student
Development |
| RADR |
1201 |
Introduction to Radiography |
| RADR |
1260 |
Clinical |
| RADR |
1313 |
Principles of Radiographic Imaging I |
| RADR |
1411 |
Basic Radiographic Procedures |
| RADR |
2309 |
Radiographic Imaging
Equipment |
| Spring Semester |
| RADR |
1261 |
Clinical-Radiologic Technology/Technician |
| RADR |
2305 |
Principles of Radiographic
Imagining II |
| RADR |
2333 |
Advanced Medical
Imaging |
| RADR |
2401 |
Intermediate Radiographic
Procedures |
| Summer Session I |
| RADR |
1360 |
Clinical-Radiologic Technology/Technician |
| Second
Year |
| Fall Semester |
| RADR |
2217 |
Radiographic Pathology |
| RADR |
2313 |
Radiation Biology and Protection |
| RADR |
2366 |
Practicum-Radiologic Technology/Technician |
| POFI |
1301 |
Computer Applications I |
| Elective |
Guided Elective
(SPCH 1318 or SPCH 1315) |
| Spring Semester |
| RADR |
1391 |
Special Topics |
| RADR |
2335 |
Radiologic Technology Seminar |
| RADR |
2367 |
Practicum |
| Elective |
Guided Elective
(ARTS 1301, MUSI 1306, DRAM 1310 |
Note - Bold/italics denote General Education Courses
