GENERAL PROGRAM ADMISSION INFORMATION: The Admissions Committee selects one class (limited to 16-17 students) to begin the professional curriculum in the summer semester of each year.  The members of the Admissions Committee are the Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, and at least one of the following: a clinical instructor, an enrolled student, and a general education faculty member. Program applications are available from September-December each year.

Former radiologic technology students desiring to re-enter the radiologic technology program and transfer students will be considered on a space available basis and MUST meet the current catalog and program requirements. Re-entering and/or transfer students will be evaluated on radiologic technology proficiency and may be required to re-take previously passed radiologic technology courses.

PHASE I ADMISSION PROCEDURES:

1.  High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent; minimum 18 years old requirement for apprenticeship and/or clinicals.
2.  Admission to Dalton State College.
3.  Exit (or exempt) all areas of Developmental Studies (or Learning Support Studies).
4.  All program applicants are required to have a 9-panel drug screen and criminal background verification performed prior to
     starting apprenticeship hours. Only those apprentices with a negative drug screen test and a cleared background check will be
      eligible for program apprenticeships. Estimated costs: Drug screen: $30.00; Background check: $50.00

5.  Successful completion (with at least a "C" (2.0 GPA)) of the following college-level courses:

            College Algebra MATH 1111
            Communication Skills ENGL 1100 (or English Composition I*)
            Reading Skills READ 1100 (or English Composition II*)
            Introduction to Computers CAPS 1101, or CMPS 1130
         *Preferred courses

            B.  Two-Year Associate of Applied Science Degree courses required:

                        College Algebra MATH 1111
                        English Composition I ENGL 1101
                        Introduction to Computers CAPS 1101 or CMPS 1130
                        Fundamentals of Speech COMM 1110
                        United States History HIST 2111 or HIST 2112
                        American Government POLS 1101
                        Elective (General)
                        Elective (Humanities)

   6.   Documentation of at least twenty (20) hours of radiology apprenticeship (job shadowing) in radiology facility (with registered
         radiologic technologists) obtained within two years of the year of program application. A maximum of 40 hours is allowed.
         Applicants must follow program dress code policy while apprenticing. Contact the program faculty for information concerning
         the apprenticeship.  The program faculty reserves the right to stop an applicant's apprenticeship if the applicant is
         not following program apprenticeship and/or clinical facilities' policies.  Each applicant is evaluated by program clinical
         instructors at the end of the apprenticeship.

  7.  A minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.00 (on the 4.00 scale) is required to schedule apprenticeship.

  8.  Technical skills evaluation (performed during apprenticeship).

  9.  Official documentation of current CPR certification and TB skin test verification.

10.  Completion of all program admission documents and procedures (i.e., application, reference forms, transcripts, etc.)

•  Attend program applicant orientation session (to include taking program entrance tests and scheduling interview)
•  Interview with program admissions committee

1.  Number of college level credits earned.
2.  Grade Point Average (GPA) on college credit courses taken at Dalton State College and/or applicable transfer credits.
3.  Evaluation of radiology apprenticeship and quantity of hours (minimum 20; maximum 40).
4.  Three character/personal references. References from former teachers and employers only accepted.
5.  Interview score with program admissions committee (in Phase II).
6.  Scores on program entrance tests and observation sessions (in Phase II).
7.  Faculty ranking.
8.  Desirable applicant abilities and traits: follow directions, organize material, work well with other people, display positive
    attitude and life style, favorable work history and attendance, experience with caring for ill and/or elderly, mature and
    responsible, self-directed and motivated, and high interest in the radiology profession.

PROGRAM FEES:
The following fees are estimates for various program items:

Item                                            Estimated Cost             Due

Books                                                     $900.00         Program Orientation
Uniforms, Shoes, Lab Coat, Patch     $175.00         Program Orientation
Two DSC Name Pins                             $8.00            Program Orientation
Liability Insurance (Professional)     $ 18.00           Paid each year
Graduation Program Fee                      $ 50.00          Beginning of fifth semester
Graduation Pin                                      $ 15.00          Beginning of fifth semester
Graduation Invitations (25)                 $ 40.00          Beginning of sixth semester
ARRT Examination Fee                       $150.00         Mid-semester (sixth semester)

Additional costs:  (Estimates)
Semester Tuition
Student Semester Activity Fee
Parking Decal (yearly)
Lost Lead Marker Set ($18.00): Pay at DSC Business Office
Lost Film Badge ($4.00): Pay at DSC Business Office

Policies outlining the tuition fee structure, costs of books, withdrawal, and refund schedule are located in the Dalton State College Catalog.

GRADING PROCEDURES: In order to pass EACH radiologic technology course the student must achieve a minimum of 75% average on all tests, exams, clinical performances, and all out-of-class written assignments. The grading scale for all program courses is as follows:

A:  93-100          B: 84-92             C: 75-83             F: 74 or below

ATTENDANCE AND TIME COMMITMENT: Students enrolled in the radiologic technology program are expected to attend each class and clinical assignment as scheduled. Students are given personal days for excused absences. Students are expected to study daily for each course to improve retention of the course material. Due to the full-time nature of the program, students are urged to limit work/employment outside of the program to twenty hours per week.

PREGNANCY POLICY: Should a student become pregnant while enrolled in the radiologic technology program, she has the right to "Declare" her pregnancy to the program faculty or remain "Undeclared". A declared pregnant student chooses to voluntarily inform (in writing) program officials of her pregnancy to include the estimated date of conception and expected date of delivery. The declared pregnant student will be counseled by the Radiation Safety Officer and have the option of continuing the educational program without modification or interruption, or take a leave of absence from clinical and class assignments. All leave time and assignments must be made-up prior to graduation from the program. For program re-entry, the student must follow the established program Reinstatement Policy procedures.

PROGRAM ACCREDITATION: The Radiologic Technology Program at Dalton State College is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). For accreditation concerns, the JRCERT may be contacted at the following address: