1. What are the program prerequisites?

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 18 years of age by July 1 of the year of application
• Hold a current, valid CPR card upon entry into the program
• 2010 entrance requirements will be: Eng 1A, Bio 31 (Hum Anatomy), Bio 32 (Hum Physiology), Math 82 (Interm Algebra), and HS 36 (Med Terminology). Each course will require a C or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 in all 5 classes. 

2. How often are students admitted to the program?

• Students are admitted once a year. Refer to the general program information regarding the application process.

3. When do classes begin?

• Each new group begins on or about July 1st. Class and clinical instruction is generally from       8:00 am to 4:40 pm Monday through Friday. Currently there are no night or weekend classes.

4. How many students are selected each year?

• A maximum of 14 students are admitted each year.

5. How many students apply for admission to the program?

• Our number of applicants continues to grow. Our numbers have increased from 70 applicants in 2004 to 120 total applicants in 2008.

• There is currently a great demand for Radiologic Technologists both locally and nationally.

8. What is the starting pay for a new graduate?

• Starting pay in this area is approximately $18-$26 per hour. The amount will vary according to the type of employer and the shift.

9. Are program requirements the same each year?

• Published program information, including entry requirements, are valid for the indicated year only. Any changes will be noted on this website and in printed program materials at least one year in advance.

All prerequisite courses must be completed at the time of application. 70% of the spaces will be awarded, utilizing a random selection process, to applicants providing verification of residency within the college district for a minimum of one year and one day prior to the beginning of the term of entry. The remaining 30% of the spaces will be awarded without consideration of residency utilizing random selection.