Radiologic Technology - AAS

Admission

• Criteria

  To be considered for acceptance into the program, the following criteria must be completed:

  • Complete the following prerequisite college courses with a minimum grade of a C:

    • College Algebra

    • Human Anatomy and Physiology (At least 5 credits AND within the last 3 years. Online anatomy and physiology is NOT recommended.)

    • English Composition IA or IB or Honors English

  • Schedule and sit for the ATI TEAS test (Test of Essential Academic Skills). The ATI TEAS test is a multiple-choice assessment measuring basic academic preparedness in reading, math, science, English and language usage.  A minimum score of a 62 must be obtained to submit an application to the program.  Scores will be valid for 2 years.  Students may only sit twice each application period for the exam. Cost of the exam is $65.00. Payment is non-refundable, required at the time of each exam, and must be in the form of a check or money order written to Hutchinson Community College.  Students may obtain an ATI TEAS test study guide at the HutchCC bookstore (http://www.hutchcc.edu/campus-store/) or go to www.atitesting.com. Students may sign up for an exam date by contacting Cristina Lorden, Program Assistant, at 620-665-4956 or emailing radiology@hutchcc.edu. 

  • Attend an information session, with a radiology faculty member, after receiving a passing score on the assessment exam. Information sessions begin at 12:30pm and are scheduled on the same dates as the ATI TEAS test. Students may sign up for an information session by contacting Cristina Lorden, Program Assistant, at 620-665-4956 or emailing radiology@hutchcc.edu.  

  • Complete a radiology program application during the information session.  It is permissible to apply to the program prior to completion of prerequisite courses.

  • Recommended 6-8 hours observation at a hospital/clinic x-ray department.

  • Submit a word processed essay.  Criteria for essay will be given at the information session.

  • Submit an application for admission to HutchCC to the Admissions Office.

  • Submit official high school and/or college transcripts or GED records to the Records Office at HutchCC.

  • Submit unofficial transcripts to program director after grades for prerequisite classes have been recorded if not taken through HutchCC.

  Scores obtained on the entrance exam will be given points.  A sample of the scoring sheet will be available to prospective students upon request.  Applicants will also receive points on their essay which is scored by a rubric.  Applicants will be rank ordered based upon the total points received.  Completed checklist given at information session must be submitted by May 24th to be considered for admission.  Students on the waiting list must continue to meet all admission criteria to be able to fill vacancies if they become available. Following program acceptance all students will be required to complete a background check. 

  Application check lists, observation forms, and essay information will be given to students during the information session. The faculty of the program asks that you send no information to the HutchCC Radiology Department until you have completed the assessment test, the information session and have completed all items on the checklist. To schedule the assessment test and information session, please contact us.

• Assessment Test & Information Session Dates

  The following dates are available for taking the assessment test. Testing begins at 8:30. Please make sure that you arrive at the testing site (Davis Hall, room 21) at least 15 minutes prior to testing time.  For those individuals who receive at or above the minimum passing score, the information session will begin at 12:30pm.

  2019-2020 Test Dates:  

  Dec 18           Jan 22           Feb 19           Mar 18           Apr 15           Apr 29           May 13 (Retakes ONLY)

  Assessment testing will take place in Davis Hall room 21. Testing begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.. Individuals arriving after 8:30 will not be permitted to sit for the assessment.  Only persons who have scheduled a time will be allowed sit for the exam. All test rescheduling is the responsibility of the student, and is subject to availability. 

Program Details

• Mission Statement

  The mission of the Hutchinson Community College Radiologic Technology Program is to provide a curriculum of basic sciences and practical clinical training that provides graduates with the responsibility to deliver safe, high quality medical imaging services in a variety of healthcare environments. The program establishes rigorous and measurable performance standards for all students and fosters the professionalism needed for patient-centered healthcare delivery. The program provides students with the necessary prerequisite requirements to transfer to other institutions to further their educational and career goals.

  Students will be clinically competent

  • Students and Graduates will effectively position patients.
  • Students will appropriately provide radiation protection.
  • Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills of patient care.
  • Students will select appropriate technical factors.

  Students will demonstrate professionalism and professional growth

  • Students and graduates will demonstrate proper behaviors expected of healthcare professionals.
  • Student and graduates will participate in professional development.

  Students will demonstrate necessary problem solving and critical thinking skills

  • Students will demonstrate independent judgment and discretion.
  • Students will demonstrate the ability to modify the procedure of non-routine examinations.

  Students will demonstrate communication skills

  • Students will demonstrate written communication skills.
  • Students will demonstrate oral communication skills.

  To provide graduates who will satisfy the affiliate hospitals, communities, and professional need for certified radiographers

  • Students enrolled in the program graduate from the program.
  • Graduates are able to find employment in the profession.
  • Graduates will pass the ARRT exam on the first attempt.
  • Employers will be satisfied with the graduates performance.
  • Graduates indicate an overall satisfaction with the program.
• Where Do We Train?
  • Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson KS
  • Hutchinson Clinic P.A., Hutchinson KS 
  • Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital, El Dorado KS
  • Newton Medical Center, Newton KS
  • Newman Regional Health, Emporia KS
  • Pratt Regional Medical Center, Pratt KS
  • Health Ministries, Newton KS
  • Via Christi Clinic, Founders', Wichita KS
  • McPherson Hospital INC, McPherson KS