Trenholm State Community College

Radiology is a medical discipline that uses medical imaging to diagnose and treat diseases. Radiologic Technologist are the medical personnel who perform diagnostic imaging examinations. They are educated in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care.

Registered Radiologic Technologists - known as "R.T.s" - must complete at least two years of formal education in an accredited hospital-based program or a two-or four-year educational program at an academic institution and must pass a national certification examination through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. To remain registered they must earn continuing education credits.

The Medical Radiologic Technology program mission is to prepare individuals as entry-level radiographers who can fulfill the needs of the medical community in the service area by competently and safely performing diagnostic radiographic procedures on adults and children.

Program Goals and Student Learning Outcomes

Goal #1

Students will demonstrate clinical competence while safely performing diagnostic radiographic procedures.

Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of radiation safety practices.
2. Students will accurately position patients for diagnostic radiographic procedures.

Goal #2

Students will demonstrate the necessary communication skills to function effectively in the medical community.

Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate verbally in a healthcare setting.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate in written form relating to healthcare.

Goal #3

Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills.

Outcomes:

1. Students will demonstrate the ability to adapt to radiographic procedures on non-routine situations.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to assess images for acceptable diagnostic quality.

This program will provide students with the necessary training to gain entry-level positions in the field of diagnostic imaging as Radiologic Technologists. Students will receive clinical training in preparation for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)examination.

This program is five (5) semesters in length and includes comprehensive coursework, laboratory and clinical education. Clinical rotations are offered throughout various facilities including hospitals, diagnostic imaging centers, and orthopedic clinics.

Estimated Length and Cost

Associate Degree (5 terms) (76 Credit Hours)

Tuition & Fees $11,932

Books $1197

Uniforms/Supplies/Miscellaneous $750

*Tax not included. Prices are subject to change without prior notice; cost of books vary considerably among suppliers. The length of the program is based on full-time status of 12-15 credit hours per term. Enrollment in transitional level general education courses will alter the length of the program.

The Radiology Program

• Accepts applications annually.
• The Radiology Program application will be posted on the Radiology webpage during the application period. The Radiology Program application requires the following documents:
  • Completed Radiology program application
  • Official ACT score posted in the Trenholm portal.
  • Unofficial transcripts from All colleges
  • All transfer credit from other colleges posted on Trenholm transcript.
  • A completed Essential Eligibility Criteria Form
• Number of student accepted is based on clinical availability.
• Is typically Monday-Friday and is 5 semesters in length.

Program Curriculum

*BIO 103 is a prerequisite course to BIO 201

• Apply to the college.
• Have previous coursework transferred. To view transfer credit awarded, please visit the Trenholm Student Portal. For questions regarding transfer credit, please contact the Director of Records, Dr. Tennie McBryde at 334-420-4306
• Complete an application for the Medical Radiologic Technology program, and, if you wish, an application for financial aid.
• If you are a first time student, you must sit for the ACCUPLACER exam (see exemptions on the Trenholm website).
• Sit for the ACT exam and score 18 or greater. This is a mandatory minimum score and is required of All applicants regardless of previous college coursework. There are no exemptions or replacements for this requirement. Visit act.org for more information and testing schedule.
• The Medical Radiologic Technology Program is a selective admission program. Completion of a program application is a component of the student profile and does not grant admission to the RAD program.
• All applicants will be ranked according to the composite ACT score with an additional one (1) point being awarded for any of the co-requisite courses completed with a C or better. Tie breakers will be awarded based on ACT subject subsection scores: 1st tiebreaker: Math, 2nd tiebreaker: Science, 3rd tiebreaker: Reading, 4th tiebreaker GPA calculated over the most recent 24 credit hours (high school GPA for those without college courses).
• Upon acceptance to the program, a student should anticipate an immediate out-of-pocket expense for a Background check, Drug Screen, required vaccinations, and CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers.

*Please note that all general education requirements for the RAD program are co-requisite course and do NOT have to be completed before applying to the program.

Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or concerns regarding the admissions process. Again, thank you for your interest in our program and we look forward to hearing from you soon.

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