Effective September 1, 2007, criminal background checks are required for all students enrolled in the Radiologic Technology 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).

The Criminal Justice department, located in Building 9, third floor, has "WebCheck".  RAT students can submit an application for a background check through their office. Prior to submitting an application to the Criminal Justice department, the student must do the following:

• Pick up an application form from the RAT office.
• After completing the application form, bring it to Sinclair's Bursar's office and pay the application fee ($65.00). The Bursar's office will attach a receipt proving payment was made.
• Schedule an appointment with Janice Siler, Administrative Assistant for the Criminal Justice department at (937) 512-2876.  NO WALK-INS please.
• When you go to have your prints taken in the Criminal Justice department be sure to bring the application document with the proof of payment receipt provided by the Bursars office along with your driver's license and Social Security card.

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 of 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 Radiologic Technology Program does not currently conduct drug testing; however, testing requirements of each approved clinical affiliate must be followed.

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is the credentialing organization for Radiologic Technologists. At or before graduation from the Sinclair Radiologic Technology Program, ARRT requires disclosure of misdemeanor or felony convictions as eligibility requirements for the national certification examination. If you have concerns regarding your eligibility for the ARRT credentialing examination, you may complete the ARRT pre-application process.