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State Board Approval Date: |
April, 2002 |
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Implementation Date: |
Fall, 2002 |
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Last Updated: |
10/17/2003 |
Radiologic Technology, Degree
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS | |
Standard Number: RT03-02-01 (Admission
Requirements)
Statewide admission
requirements are implemented for the Radiologic Technology, Degree
program.
Admission refers to regular admission into a Degree program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Degree program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Radiologic Technology profession.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Radiologic Technology, Degree program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Radiologic Technology, Degree program are:
attainment of 18 or more years of
age;
documentation of high school graduation or High
School Equivalency Certificate;
achievement of minimum regular admission scores
on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum
Program Entrance Scores;
documentation of a physical examination;
and
completion of
application and related procedures.
Admission of transfer students to the Radiologic Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and
proper
completion of application and related
procedures.
Standard Number: RT03-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Radiologic Technology Degree program.
Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional admission to the Radiologic Technology, Degree program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The requirements for provisional admission to the Radiologic Technology, Degree program are:
attainment of 18 or more years of
age;
documentation of high school graduation or satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;
achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential;
documentation of a physical examination; and
completion of application and related procedures.
All Radiologic Technology, Degree program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Standard Number:RT03-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A Major Code of RT03 and a CIP Code of 51.090703 are applied to the Radiologic Technology, Degree program.
Assignment of a statewide Major Code and CIP Code 51.090703 to the Degree program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.
Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.
Standard Number: RT03-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Radiologic Technology, Degree program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code RT03 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The Radiologic Technology, Degree program is assigned a Major Code and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:
Radiologic Technology, Degree
The Radiologic Technology associate degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for positions in Radiologic departments and related businesses and industries. Learning opportunities develop academic, technical, and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes a combination of didactic and clinical instruction necessary for successful employment. Program graduates receive a Radiologic Technology associate degree, have the qualifications of a radiographer, and are eligible to sit for a national certification examination for radiographers.