Catalog 2010-2011 - South Texas College

Radiologic TechnologyRadiologic TechnologyAssociate of Applied ScienceThe Radiologic Technology Program at South TexasCollege has received approval from the Texas HigherEducation Coordinating Board and falls under theSouthern Association of Colleges and SchoolsAccreditation Guidelines. Upon completion of theprogram, graduates are eligible to sit for the nationalcertification examination for Radiologic Technologyadministered by the American Registry of RadiologicTechnologists (ARRT). Upon successful completionof this exam, students will be a registered RadiologicTechnologist (Radiographer). The State of Texasrequires that individuals approved to sit for the nationalcertification examination also apply for state licensurebefore being allowed to practice in this state.This two-year program will prepare studentsfor a career as a Radiologic Technologist(Radiographer).Radiographers assist physicians calledRadiologists who specialize in using x-rays andother forms of ionizing radiation to diagnose andor rule out disease or treat injury.The radiographer is trained and educated in theuse of state-of-the-art specialized equipment;radiologic pharmaceuticals and contrast media;radiation safety; radiation protection; andradiographic procedures/positioning for thediagnosis of broken bones, tumors, disease, andmalfunction of organs, and the development andcritique of radiographs using conventional film ordigital imaging techniques. The rapid expansion ofmedical diagnostic imaging has greatly increasedthe diversity and utility of medical diagnosis.Program Admission RequirementsA. All applicants must meet general admissionrequirements to South Texas CollegeB. High School graduation or GED equivalent.C. Demonstrate proficiency in state-mandatedgeneral knowledge content through approvedmeans; i.e., Texas Higher EducationAssessment (THEA), ACCUPLACER, ASSET,and/or COMPASS with program specificexemptions accepted.D. Be within three months of 18 years of age orolder (required by Bureau of RadiologicHealth & Safety Regulation).E. Achieve a composite score of 19 or above onthe ACT (minimum of 16 in all areas.)Scores must be within the last five years.F. Complete all prerequisite courses with aminimum grade of “C” as listed in thedegree plan.G. Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, on a4.0 scale in all courses in the RADT degreeplan.H. Submit a completed Radiologic Technologyprogram application.I. Participate in individual student advisementwith RADT faculty prior to application.J. Submission of additional division andprogram materials as indicated in theadvisement session.Selection CriteriaThe RADT program selection criteria are basedupon a point system score comprised of degreeplan course G.P.A., number of degree plan coursescompleted, and required test scores.Due to program size limitations, a number ofapplicants who meet the program admissionsrequirements may not be admitted to the program.Qualified applications are ranked from highest tolowest points.Program ApplicationA new applicant pool is established for each falladmission period. All students interested in theprogram who are not granted admission (qualifiedand nonqualified) must reapply each year if theywish to be considered for enrollment.Application deadline is the last Friday in May.Applications are available from RADT facultyand will be discussed and completed duringadvisement. If you have questions, please call foran appointment (956) 872-3049.Note: Please see program WEB page for up-todateinformation regarding admission requirements,curriculum changes, selection criteria and procedures,and application revisions at http://nah.southtexascollege.edu/Graduation CriteriaTo earn an Associate of Applied Science inthe Radiologic Technology Program, a studentmust meet college graduation requirements andcomplete all coursework as prescribed in thedegree plan with a minimum grade of “C” in didacticcourses and minimum grade of “B” in the clinical/practicum courses.ADVISORY COMMITTEERafael C. Acosta, PhD, Physicist, South Texas CancerCenter; Joe Martinez, BS, RT (R), Director of Radiology, RioGrande Regional Hospital; Steve Cole, BS, RT (R), AssistantDirector, Rio Grande Regional Hospital; Kathy Levine, BS,RT (R); Carlos Pena, BS, RT (R), Assistant Director ofRadiology, McAllen Medical Center; Armaro Salinas, Jr.,B.S.M.T. (ASCP), Assistant Hospital Administrator, StarrCounty Memorial Hospital; Juan Medina, RT (R) and RaySegundo, BS, RT (R), Assistant Directors of Radiology,Mission Regional Medical Center; Sixto Garza, RT (R),Director of Radiology, Edinburg Children's Hospital; SandraYanez, BS, RT (R), Assistant Director of Radiology, DoctorsHospital at Renaissance; Robert Rivera, BS, RT (R), Director,Advanced Imaging Center; Tony Romero, MBA, RT (R), CEO,Regional Management ConsultantsNursing and Allied Health221