Radiologic Technology - AAS

Admission

• Program Application Information

  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 5 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. 

  • Scheduled and attend an information session, with a radiology faculty member. Students may schedule 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 26, 2022, 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 8:30am. Please make sure that you arrive at the testing site (Davis Hall, room 21) at least 15 minutes prior to testing time.

  The information session will be at 2:30pm that same afternoon. All potential applicants must attend a scheduled information session.  

  2021-2022 Information Session and Test Dates:  

  Dec 15                    Jan 12                 Feb 4                   Feb 23 

  Mar 9                      Mar 30                 Apr 13                  Apr 27

  May 13 *This is the last information session and the final opportunity to attend a session and be eligible to apply for the Fall 2022 program.                

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

  Please email radiology@hutchcc.edu to schedule an exam time. Please include your name, your test date, and contact phone number. Thank you.  

Program Details

• Program Mission Statement, Goals, and Student Learning Outcomes

  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.
• Clinical Training and Grading
  • 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

  Clinical training is conducted in the final 3 semesters of the program. Students will be expected to train at the facility assigned to them for 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for a total of 40 hours per week.  Students are provided weekly clinical training schedules at the beginning of each semester.  Training schedules will not be adjusted to accommodate work schedules, or the personal needs of the student.  Students will be expected to attend all scheduled clinical training time.  Students will be granted personal time to use at their discretion.  

  Grading;

  All didactic work will be graded using the following scale. 

  90 – 100% - A
  80 – 90%   - B
  70 – 80%   - C

  Students must accomplish no less than 70% for each didactic course to remain in the program. 

  Clinical Training Grading. 

  Student clinical training grade will be based on monthly clinical evaluations, and clinical competency scores.  In the 4th semester of the program a final clinical grade less than 80% will result in dismissal from the program.  In the 5th and 6th semesters students must complete clinical training with a grade that is no less than 85%.

• BS Radiologic Technology Friends University

  Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) articulation agreement with Friends University requires that students who have no credits from other schools must complete at least 64 credits of coursework from Friends University (a 4-year institution) and at least 60 credits from Hutchinson Community College (a 2-year institution), making a total of 124 credits. With these credits, you will earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Technology.

  As per the articulation agreement, some HutchCC radiology program application criteria may be waved for students completing the required 64 credits of coursework from Friends University prior to application to the HutchCC radiology program.

  Friends Affiliation Agreement
• Radiology Program Student Handbook

  The Radiology Student Handbook is a document used to inform current and future HutchCC radiology students of our program policies and procedures. Program faculty and the program Director work together to update the handbook yearly. Students accepted into the radiology program will be provided the most recent version.

  Student Handbook