Radiologic Technology, AAS

College Foundations Seminar

Human Anatomy & Physiology 1

Patient Care I / Ethics

Fundamentals of Radiology

Radiographic Procedures / Pathology I

Clinical Education Fundamentals

Human Anatomy & Physiology 2

Patient Care II / Pharmacology & IV Therapy

Image Production & Evaluation I

Radiographic Procedures / Pathology II

Clinical Education Intermediate I

Clinical Education Intermediate II

Radiation Biology I

Advanced Procedures / Sectional Anatomy

Image Production & Evaluation II

Clinical Education Advanced

Radiographic Physics

Radiation Biology II

Advanced Imaging Procedures / Pathology

Clinical Education Mastery

Students are required to meet the prerequisites prior to taking the first Radiologic Technology (RT) course. Students must have a GPA of 2.80 or greater in order to be considered for admission into the Radiologic Technology program. Students who deviate from the objectives of the Health Studies: Radiologic Technology program as outlined in the Program Student Policy Handbook and Program Student Clinical Handbook will be dismissed from the Health Studies: Radiologic Technology program and ineligible to return to the program.

A minimum RT didactic grade of 80 or better is required, a minimum RT clinical freshman grade of 80, and a minimum RT clinical senior grade of 85 are required to remain in the Radiologic Technology program. If the student receives less than a “B” grade in the RT courses they will be dismissed from the program. Any student whohas been unsuccessful in one radiology course with a grade of “C,”“D,” “F,” or “W” will be dismissed and are not eligible to reapply to the program at MVCC. This does not include applicants who had a break in sequence due to medical leave. A minimum grade of ”C,” 70 or higher, is required in all other non-Radiologic Technology courses.

Clinical assignments may include rotations that require travel within and outside the Utica/Rome area. A driver’s license is required. Students must provide their own transportation to and from assigned healthcare agencies for clinical.

Professional liability insurance, available through the College, isrequired and payable at registration.

Students are required to purchase a photo ID to be worn at all timesduring clinical and laboratory classes.

Students must follow the uniform code requirement outlined inthe Radiologic Technology Student Clinical Handbook. Identified items (nametag, photo ID, uniform, hemostat, bandage scissors,and radiation monitor badge) are required for clinical sessions.

Credit by Examination and/or Credit for Experiential Learning arenot options for students who have been unsuccessful in any RT or Human Anatomy & Physiology course.

Students may be subject to criminal background checks and/orblood screening tests at their own cost.

Upon successful completion of the Health Studies: Radiologic Technology program and additional requirements, students may be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist(ARRT) Certification Examination. Graduation from the Health Studies: Radiologic Technology program does not guarantee success on credentialing exams.

Students are responsible for fees associated with application for licensure.

Passing the ARRT credentialing exam is necessary to receive a license to practice as an entry-level radiologic technologist in NYS.

Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of certain academic programs and/or to meet licensure requirements for certain professions in their field. Students who have concerns about such matters are advised to contact the dean’s office of their intended academic program.

A current overall college GPA of 2.80 (minimum of 12 or more credits)

High school average of 85

Math: An SAT math score of 500 or higher OR an ACT math score of 19 or higher OR an appropriate math placement test score OR a grade of “C” or better in MVCC MA 110 , MA 108 , MA 115 , or comparable mathematics course taken within seven years.

Chemistry: High school chemistry with a lab and a final grade of75 or higher taken within seven years OR a grade of “C” or betterin CH 111 and CH 112 or CH 131 or equivalent taken within seven years.

Biology: High school biology with a lab and a final grade of 75 or higher taken within seven years OR a grade of “C” or better in an equivalent college biology course with a lab taken within seven years.

Human Anatomy & Physiology 1

Human Anatomy & Physiology 2

Any Radiology course

Notify Program Coordinator in writing requesting readmission indicating course and semester for which readmission is sought. Send letters to: Mary Kate LaPaglia, MAE, RT (R) (M), Academic Building 113C, 1101 Sherman Drive, Utica, NY 13501.

Science credits earned more than seven years prior to the start of the student’s first Radiology semester will not satisfy program or prerequisite course requirements.

Students will develop clinical competence in the performance of basic radiographic procedures.

Students will provide patient care with regard to radiation safety (ALARA) and comfort.

Students will develop knowledge and comprehension to successfully establish manual exposure techniques.

Students will employ oral communication skills using appropriate patient identifiers.

Students will interpret written information to properly proceed with the radiographic examination.

Students/graduates will effectively convey information pertaining to the radiographic imaging procedure.

Students will value the professional aspect of being a member of the radiologic science community.

Students will demonstrate the understanding for the need for life-long learning.

Students will provide mentorship and peer support to other students.

Students will promote a positive collaborative atmosphere with all members of the healthcare team.

Students will adapt radiographic procedures to patient needs.

Students will distinguish diagnostic images from non-diagnostic images.