About The Program 

Radiologic Technology courses (technical studies) begin the Fall quarter for Track A and the Winter quarter for Track B.  The first quarter of general education courses MUST be taken prior to beginning the radiology sequence.  A student may complete all general education courses prior to beginning the first course in the Radiology sequence.  Please see an allied health counselor (room 6120 or call 512-3029) if the student needs help scheduling these classes or has questions. 

1. Any or all of the listed general education courses may be taken prior to beginning the radiology sequence.  The student MUST complete a total of 19 credit hours including PHY 100 before the first radiology course (RAT 121).  See curriculum sheet for all required courses.
2. The following courses may be completed prior to the first technical quarter (those marked by an * MUST be completed prior to the first technical quarter (RAT 121): 

NOTE:  All courses in the radiology curriculum must be passed with a “C” grade or higher. Courses in which a "D" or "F" grade was earned must be repeated with a “C” grade or higher by the quarter in which it is required. 

**PHY 100 - students who completed physics in high school within the past five years and received a "C" grade or higher, do not need to enroll in PHY 100.  High school physics must be noted on a high school transcript and must have been completed no longer than five years prior to enrolling in the first technical quarter. 

The curriculum is set up to be a full-time, daytime program. Beginning in the third quarter and continuing through the eighth quarter, the student should plan to be involved in radiology courses Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  An evening clinical rotation of four weeks is expected in a second year clinical education course. 

Many of the technical courses involve study outside the classroom.  The student should plan to spend at least two hours of study outside class for each hour in class.  Students must have a minimum of 2.25 cumulative grade point average at the time of admission and to begin technical studies.  Once technical studies begin, students must maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA.  Students must receive a "C" grade or higher in all technical and related courses to continue in the program.  Students who receive less than a "C" grade in a technical or related course may not continue the course sequence and must apply for reinstatement through the reinstatement process.  A copy of the reinstatement policy is available in the program chairperson's office (room 3340). 

Program Outcomes (Goals)

The curriculum is designed to prepare the student to be a radiographer (x-ray technologist), who is a member of the health care delivery team.  The following is a list of program outcomes.

Graduates will: 

• Demonstrate professional behaviors that are consistent with the delivery of humanistic, moral and ethical patient care.
•  Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply and evaluate information and concepts relevant to the entry-level skill of a radiographer.
• Deliver competent radiographic practice with entry-level skill related to fluoroscopic, general and mobile radiographic procedures.
• Apply the principles of radiation protection for patients, self, and others.
• Analyze the finished radiograph for quality and acceptability, and demonstrate sound problem-solving techniques in correcting unacceptable radiographs at entry-level competence.

 Application Process

You may obtain an application through the Allied Health Counselor's office, room 6120. Return the completed Allied Health Technologies Application to the Allied Health Counselor's office in room 6120. Remember to indicate Radiologic Technology as your program of interest.

Send the completed Sinclair Community College Application to the Office of Registration and Student Records.  A one-time, non-refundable $20 application fee will be assessed at the time of initial registration.

An official copy of transcripts from all other educational institutions which you have attended must be sent by that institution directly to the Office of Registration and Student Records; do not send it to the Radiology Office.

You must take the Sinclair Placement Tests, which assess your skills in English, Reading, and Mathematics.  These tests are required of all entering degree-seeking students at Sinclair Community College.  If you have transferable credits from another college in English and Mathematics, you are exempt.  These tests are given at Sinclair, and there is no charge for them.  Refer to the enclosed "New Student Enrollment Process" sheet for placement testing information.

  To be considered for the class starting Summer or Fall Quarters, you must have ALL application materials and credentials submitted and complete by APRIL 1.  This includes placement testing, all required developmental courses in English, Reading and Mathematics, plus all high school and college transcripts.   The above deadline for credentials is final. 

Admission Process

The number of applicants accepted to the program is limited, therefore, the following procedure is used to enroll students.

1. To be eligible for acceptance to the program, students must complete All developmental courses recommended from the results of the Placement Test by April 1.  Required DEV courses may include DEV 065, DEV 075, DEV 085, DEV 108, and DEV 110 depending on Placement Test results.
2. A 2.25 cumulative grade point average or greater is required for acceptance into the program and a 2.25 is also required to begin technical studies.  Once in the technical studies portion of the curriculum, a cumulative 2.0 GPA is required to remain in the program. 
3. Applicants who meet the April 1 deadline for completion of admission criteria will be reviewed for admission in order, according to the date the Allied Health Technologies application is received by the Radiology office.  Admission is on a "first come, first serve basis."  Each candidate has until April 1 to complete requirements.  The review process is conducted by the department chairperson at the beginning of spring quarter.  Applicants are reviewed in order according to the application submission date.  Sinclair Community College recognizes the unique characteristics and attributes of individuals aspiring to careers in the health professions.  Consequently, the college's Equal Opportunity guidelines apply to college admissions to special programs.  Therefore, the college strives to assure an appropriate representation of students within the health-related programs, which is consistent with the philosophy and mission of this institution as well as the community. A waiting list currently exists for the program. Students may enroll and complete general education courses while waiting for program admission. (see list below)

Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT, the credentialing body for radiologic technologists), requires disclosure of misdemeanor or felony convictions as eligibility requirements for the national certification examination.

Effective September 1, 2007, criminal background checks are required for all students enrolled in the Radiologic Technology (RAT) Program. Required background checks include both state (BCI) and federal (FBI) and are to be completed once the student has been formally admitted into the program and prior to placement in the first assigned clinical education course (RAT 111). Program applicants concerned about prior or pending convictions affecting eligibility for certification may follow the ARRT 'pre-application' review process. Information regarding this process may be accessed at: www.arrt.org.

Sinclair Community College Police Department will complete the fingerprinting process required as part fo the background check. The total cost to the student is $55.00 for both state and federal checks.

If a student fails the background testing, the Imaging Department Manager of the applicable clinical site will be informed of the findings. Clinical placement may occur with the imaging department's permission; however, the imaging department has the right to refuse clinical placement of any student who does not pass the background check. In the event a student is not accepted for clinical placement, a RAT program official, with the student's permission, will seek to find an alternate clinical placement site. If all approved clinical affiliates deny access, the student will be unable to continue in the RAT program.

If the student believes that the results fo the background check are erroneous, the student will be dismissed from the program until the report is corrected, at which time, the student will apply for reinstatement following the normal reinstatement processes. The RAT program does not have a drug testing policy in place. However, drug testing requirements of each approved clinical affiliate will be followed