Radiologic Technology San Angelo

Mission Statement

The purpose of the Radiologic Technology Program at Howard College, an integral part of the Health Professions Division, is to provide for the education of students in radiologic technology and provide learning opportunities that are innovative and educationally sound. We serve a 13-county area ranging from Lamesa to Junction. The program and the college are committed to personal development of each student in the field of radiologic technology so that he or she will be able to serve the community as a competent staff radiologic technologist.

Program Goals

• Graduates will be employable and meet the needs of the community.
  
  • Student Learning Outcomes: 
    
    • Graduates will pass the ARRT registry examination on the first attempt within 6 months of graduation.
    • Students will complete the program.
    • Graduates seeking employment will be able to find employment within twelve months of graduation.
    • Graduates will be satisfied with the Howard College radiologic technology program.
    • Employers will be satisfied with the quality of graduates’ work.
      
• Students will demonstrate effective communication. 
  
  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    
    • Students will be able to communicate with patients of all ages.
    • Students will be able to communicate in written and oral form.
      
• Students will be competent when performing radiographic procedures. 
  
  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    
    • Students will be able to demonstrate good radiation protection.
    • Students will appropriately position patients for exams.
      
• The students will demonstrate “Problem Solving” and “Critical Thinking” Skills. 
  
  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    
    • The student will be able to use alternative positions for difficult or trauma patients.
    • Students will be able to ask vital questions in order to arrive at well-reasoned conclusions.
• Students will show professional development and growth. 
  
  • Student Learning Outcomes:
    
    • Students will act in a professional manner in the clinical environment.
    • Students will demonstrate knowledge of professional ethics.

Admission Criteria & Course Requirements (prior to application submission)

1. Apply to Howard College

• Complete the application process and meet all general admission requirements
• Click here to complete application requirements for Howard College

2. Students must be in good status with Howard College or transfer institutions (Academic and Disciplinary)
3. View the Howard College Health Professions Orientation video, posted on the Health Professions San Angelo homepage. Completion is mandatory for all applicants to San Angelo Health Professions programs. Registration information entered will be used by the program chair to send additional important program specific information via email.
4. Course Requirements

• Applicants must successfully complete the required prerequisite courses with a final grade of “C” or above by the application deadline:
  • BIOL 2101/2301 – Anatomy & Physiology I (Lecture & Lab)
  • BIOL 2102/2302 – Anatomy & Physiology II (Lecture & Lab)
  • MATH 1314 – College Algebra OR MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics OR MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods

Note:   Students are required to complete additional courses for program completion. Due to the intensive nature of the program, students are encouraged to complete as many of these courses as possible prior to application. Students should note that course timing may impact financial aid eligibility while enrolled in program classes.

5. Successfully complete the Test of Essential Academic Skills Test (TEAS)
        1.Students are responsible for registering and paying for the exam through the ATI website (www.atitesting.com).
        2.The TEAS testing schedule is available on the Howard College website at howardcollege.edu; for additional information, students may contact the Testing Coordinator at (325) 481-8300.
        3. The TEAS exam may be taken once per month, with a maximum of three (3) attempts per admission cycle, and must be proctored at an approved testing facility; online or at-home proctored exams will not be accepted.
        4. TEAS scores older than five (5) years will not be accepted.
        5. Submit your TEAS Individual Performance Profile with your full name clearly visible.

 6. Successful completion of a criminal background check. (Completed at time of application through CastleBranch)

 7. Order the Compliance Tracker through CastleBranch using the code provided to you by the Radiologic Technology Program Chair and upload proof of the following immunizations: Hepatitis B (2-dose Heplisav-B series OR 3 doses OR a  positive titer; if doing the 3-dose series, must have at least received the first 2 doses by the application deadline; if doing the 2-dose series, must have received the first dose by the application deadline), MMR (2 doses OR a positive titer), Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis – one dose within the last 10 years), Varicella (2 doses OR a positive titer), and PPD (TB Screen) done within the last year (if getting a new screen, it is recommended to do in May prior to the application deadline to maximize the time it is good for since it must be repeated annually if selected.)

Application Process

1. Submit a completed Health Professions Application for the desired program online, along with unofficial transcripts from each college/university attended. (Incomplete applications will not be prioritized for review)

   •Fall Semester Application Deadline: June 5th

Radiologic Technology Program Selection Process:

1. Successfully complete all Pre-Application and Application Requirements
2. The top  candidates with the highest score for A&P I & II, MATH Course and TEAS Score are scheduled by the program chair, for a “Shadowing” Day and an interview.
3. The scores from the interview and Shadowing Day are totaled and added to the scores from the Pre-requisite courses and TEAS exam and the top twelve students plus two alternates are selected for the Fall Semester class.

Prior to the start of  the Fall Semester, selected students must do the following when instructed to do so by the program chair:

1. Successfully take and pass the approved American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers class.
2. Pass a ten-panel drug test (prior to beginning clinical rotations—due date provided).
3. Provide documented proof of health insurance.
4. Pass a physical exam (form to be completed will be provided).
5. Provide documentation of all immunizations (or exemption if accepted by clinical facilities)

Travel for Clinical Practicum

During the course of the program, students may have lecture / clinical assignments requiring travel from San Angelo to Big Spring or from Big Spring to San Angelo.

Evening, Weekend, and Staggered Hours for Clinical Practicum

During the course of  the program, students will have a clinical schedule that requires the student to be in the clinical setting during the daytime, evening, and/or weekend hours.  At a minimum, each student is required to do 12 days of evening and/or weekend hours.  A shift ending past 7:00 PM is considered evening hours. Daytime clinical hours can be scheduled between the hours of 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Transfer of Credit

Transfer of RADR credit from other programs will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Online Radiography Courses

During the course of the program, one radiography course (RADR 2217) is delivered online; all others are delivered face-to-face.

Grading System:

The grading scale for the Radiologic Technology Program is as follows.  Students must pass all RADR courses with a 75 or higher.  Courses with a prefix other than RADR may have a different grading scale.  Students should refer to the syllabus for that course.

90 -100              =       A
80 – 89              =       B
75 – 79              =       C
70 – 74              =       D
69 and below    =       F

Radiological Technology Expenses in Addition to Tuition and Fees

These expenses in addition to tuition and fees are approximate only and are subject to change.

Tuition and Fees for each semester can be found in the Howard College Catalog.

Fees Associated with Admission:

• Immunizations – Variable
• Background Check – Variable

In addition to tuition/fees assessed by the college, the following approximate additional fees are the responsibility of the student and are subject to change:

• Basic Life Support Class for Health Care Providers (CPR) – $56
• Physical Exam – Variable depending on health insurance
• 10-Panel Drug Test through Castle Branch – Every 12 months (Cost is variable)
• Health Insurance – Variable
• TB Test (PPD) – Variable depending on health insurance
• Flu Shot – Variable
• Clinical Travel Expenses – Variable

Uniforms:

• Scrubs – red top / black pants – $60 each set (each student will need at least 2 sets of scrubs) (variable)
• Lab coats are optional – $40 (variable)
• Program Patch – $6

Textbooks: (prices are variable)

• Fall Semester I – $700
• Spring Semester I – $80
• Summer Semester I – No Additional
• Fall Semester II – $220
• Spring Semester II – $350

Licensing Expenses during Final Semester:

• Texas Medical Board Application and Certification Fee – $80
• Fingerprinting – $40
• Texas Medical Board Jurisprudence Exam – $34
• ARRT Application Fee – $225

For questions or additional information regarding this program, please contact the Program Chair:

          Julie Book, MSRS, R.T. (R), (M), ARRT 
          Program Chair – Radiology Technology
          (325) 481-8371, ext. 3433
          jbook@howardcollege.edu

Or the Health Professions Assistant:
Kelli Rowe
(325) 481-8371, ext. 3435
krowe@howardcollege.edu