Radiologic Technology

The School of Radiologic Technology was established in 1969 and has graduated hundreds of technologists.

• 24-month, full-time Radiologic Technology program operates Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Students attend classes and participate in clinical rotations
• Graduates are awarded an Associate Degree in Occupational Technology and are eligible to apply to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national certification exam in Radiography
• Through a partnership with Athens State University, graduates in good standing with ARRT are eligible to pursue a B.S. in Management of Technology

Goal: To provide the profession with clinically competent radiographers

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will apply accurate positioning skills
• Students will demonstrate knowledge of radiation protection
• Employer and graduate surveys will indicate the program prepared the graduate to be competent entry level radiographers

Goal: Students will communicate effectively in the health care setting

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills in the health care environment
• Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills in the health care environment
• Employer and graduate surveys will indicate the program prepared the graduate to communicate effectively in the health care setting

Goal: Students will demonstrate problem solving and critical thinking skills

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will determine the appropriate changes in technical factors
• Students will be able to adapt positioning for trauma patients.
• Employer and graduate surveys will indicate the program prepared the graduate to be proficient in problem solving and critical thinking skills

Goal: Students will develop professionally

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate professional work ethics
• Employer and graduate surveys will indicate the program prepared the graduate to conduct themselves in an ethical and professional manner

Tuition

• $550 per quarter (8 quarters)
• $250 annual technology fee
• Books and uniforms are not included in the cost of tuition or fees
• The program does not participate in Title IV programs

Student Handbook shows details of the costs.

Fees

• $60 Professional activity fee (quarterly)
• $25 criminal background check (required for admission)

Refunds

• If a student withdraws from the program within one week into a quarter, a full refund will be made.
• Between the 2nd and 4th weeks of the quarter, a 50 percent refund will be made.
• No refunds will be made after the 4th week of a quarter.
• No refunds will be given to a dismissed student.

Is financial aid available?
Depending upon availability, funding may be available for the The Dr. Thomas and Sharon Bell Radiology Education Scholarship. This scholarship is available to second-year students to include tuition and technology fees. The student must maintain a 3.0 GPA.