School of Radiologic Technology

Admission Procedure

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Applications will only be accepted from September 1st through December 15th each year.  Please note the new prerequisite college coursework required of all applications submitted after September 1, 2008

Applications with a non-refundable application will be accepted from
September 1st through December 15th yearly.

  Minimum admission requirements for the St. Francis Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology are as follows:

1. Graduation from an accredited high school or satisfactory completion of a General Education Diploma (GED)
2. College level Algebra (3 credits) with a “C” or better *
3. College level English Composition I (3 credits) with a “C” or better*
4. English Composition II with Speech (3 credits) with a “C” or better (Separate
   English Composition II OR Oral Communication courses are acceptable.)*
5. Achievement of a minimum passing score (25 th percentile) on the reading section of the Health Occupations Aptitude Examination  
6. Three professional letters of recommendation
7. Submission of an official high school transcript and official transcripts from ALL other educational institutions attended since high school. Applicants submitting transcripts from institutions outside
   the United States must have these transcripts translated and evaluated by an accredited
   credentialing service.
8. Interview by program officials (by invitation only)
9. All SFMC Radiography students must complete college level Anatomy and  Physiology I and II
   (4 credits each) with a “C” or better. If these courses are not complete prior to the start of the Radiography program, accepted students must meet  the prerequisites for these courses as established by the college.
   See Program Officials for further information. Preference is given to applicants who have successfully completed these courses.
            

      * A credit granting score on the CLEP exam is also acceptable.

    Prior to enrolling, all accepted applicants must:

       1. Undergo and successfully pass a criminal background check, required for all
           students. In order to take part in the educational program an applicant
           must not have been convicted of or pled guilty to a violent crime, illegal sale,
           use of or theft of controlled dangerous substances, or a sexual offense. An
           applicant whose criminal background check discloses a conviction or unresolved
           arrest for a crime or misdemeanor that could jeopardize the health, safety or
           welfare of any patient, employee, student or visitor may also be barred from
           entrance to the School. The criminal background check will be conducted by an
           external service provider in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
          (See full policy SC-A3)
       2. Undergo and successfully pass a 10-panel drug screening.
       3. Submit health history, physical examination and immunization records with all
           required immunizations and immune titers.
       4. Submit documentation of medical insurance coverage.
      

  The admissions procedure is as follows:

1. All interested applicants receive an application packet which includes an  Application, application instructions, a Program Brochure, a Radiology Career Fact Sheet, and a School Profile. 
2. Applicants are required to submit the completed application with essay, a $50.00 (fifty) dollar non-refundable application fee, and three (3) letters of  recommendation. The applicant must request official high school transcripts and  ALL transcripts from institutions of higher learning. ALL transcripts must be sent directly to the School of Radiologic Technology by the issuing institutions.
3. Upon receiving the completed application and ALL official transcripts, the transcripts are evaluated
   for high school diploma or GED and pre-requisite coursework. Pre-requisite coursework can be in progress, or scheduled to be completed prior to the next School of Radiography start date. A class schedule must be provided as evidence of enrollment. Once these requirements are
   satisfied, the applicant is scheduled for the Health Occupations Aptitude Examination, which is given at the Medical Center. If the applicant has taken the  Health Occupations Aptitude Examination for entrance into another program, he/she may request that an official copy of those results be sent to
   St. Francis Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology.
4. Upon receipt of the test results, an Academic Evaluation is conducted by  Program officials. The Academic Evaluation assesses the results from the Health Occupations Aptitude Examination, Algebra and other higher level math courses, and academic sciences such as high school Biology and other higher level science courses. A minimum score of 9 out of 15 points
   and a minimum passing score (25 th percentile) on the reading section of the Health Occupations Aptitude Exam is required to proceed in the application process. Applicants who do not score a 9 or higher on the Academic  Evaluation are notified by mail and college level preparatory coursework
   may be suggested.
5. Once the applicant has progressed through the Academic Evaluation, an interview and observation day is scheduled. At this time the Clinical Coordinator (or designee) takes the applicant on an extensive tour of the Radiology department. The applicant observes the Radiology Department on a   weekday morning (usually 8:30-11:30 AM). The applicant observes the daily operation of a Radiology department and talks to current students and technologists. An interview will also be conducted
   by the Program Director.  The applicant is also required to review the Student Catalog and other Program policies.  At the conclusion of the interview/observation, the applicant will be
   rated utilizing the Application Review Report form by three (3) separate  individuals: a) the Program Director on interview, b) the Clinical Coordinator (or designee) during observation, and c) a member of the  Admissions Committee who rates the candidate by paper documents only.  The Application Review report evaluates the applicant based on academic background, professionalism,
   communication skills, motivation, dependability and cooperation.
6. On or about March 1st of every year an offical Admissions Committee Meeting  will be scheduled. 
   At this time applicants with the top eight (8) Application Review Report scores will be selected for admission.  The Program also selects up to fine (5) alternate applicants.
7. An extension of the application deadline is at the sole discretion of Program Administration in consultation with the Director of the School of Nursing and  Allied Health.
            

     Non-discriminatory clause

The St. Francis Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology admits students of any age, race, color, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status, sexual preference, or disability to all rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the School. It does not discriminate on the bases of age, race, color, gender, and religion, national or ethnic origin, marital status, sexual preference, or disability in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, or other School administered programs.

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