Section IV

Radiography Program

3.10.1 System Guidelines

Enrollment in the radiography program may be restricted due to limited laboratory facilities or faculty and financial resources.

Technical Standards

Radiography involves the provision of direct care for individuals and is characterized by the application of verified knowledge in the skillful performance of radiological technical functions. Therefore, all applicants should possess sufficient:

1. visual acuity, such as is needed in the accurate preparation and administration of contrast media and for the observation necessary for patient assessment and nursing care;
2. auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health team and to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such as cardiac monitors, stethoscopes, intravenous infusion pumps, fire alarms, etc.;
3. gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills, including the manipulation of equipment, positioning and lifting patients required in meeting health needs related to radiologic technology;
4. communication skills (speech, reading, writing) to interact with individuals and to communicate their needs promptly and effectively, as may be necessary in the patient’s/client’s interest; and
5. intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement care for individuals.

Admission to the Program

Selection of students for the program will be made by the president of the college or the resident’s designee after considering the recommendation of the Radiography Admissions Committee. Membership on this committee shall be as follows:

• Radiography Program
• Coordinator Radiography
• Faculty Member Division
• Chairperson/Dean
• Admissions Officer or Dean of Student
• Affairs Counselor and/or Faculty

Each applicant must submit the following by the college’s deadline in order to be considered by the committee:

1. Completed application for admission to the college prior to the published date.
2. Transcripts of all postsecondary education or training which occurred outside the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS).

Additional Requirements Prior to Program Admission

1. CPR certification must be obtained prior to enrolling in any clinical course/ practicum and certification must be kept current throughout the program.
2. An individual must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in the program-required mathematics and science courses in the curriculum in order to enroll/continue in the Radiography program.

Possible Additional Requirements

1. An individual college may require at least a four hour observation/work experience in a Radiology Department with documentation returned to the college; and
2. An individual college may require an interview or pre-admission conference prior to consideration for admission to the radiography program.

Preference

Preference may be given to:

1. Applicants with ACT scores higher than college benchmarks;
2. Applicants who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (4 point scale) in 10 hours or more of college credit applicable to the radiography program;
3. Applicants who have completed the science and mathematics courses listed in the radiography curriculum with a grade of “C” or better;
4. Applicants who are registered and/or licensed in an allied health or nursing profession; and
5. Applicants who have active status on a state nurse aide registry.

Retention and Progress in the Program

1. A student who withdraws from or earns less than a grade of “C” in any course with the Radiography Program prefix will be dropped from the Radiography Program.
2. An individual must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in the program-required mathematics and science courses in the curriculum in order to remain enrolled in the Radiography program.

Readmission

1. Readmission to the Radiography Program will be dependent upon available resources;
2. In order to be considered for readmission by the Radiography Admissions Committee, the applicant must submit a written request to the Radiography Program Director and meet current admission guidelines; and
3. Students who wish to apply for readmission to the program must do so three (3) months prior to the expected date of enrollment.

Further Considerations

1. If more than one year has elapsed since the end of enrollment in the Radiography Program, an applicant must repeat all radiography courses unless the student has demonstrated current competency by passing exams equivalent to comprehensive course final examinations (both written and clinical skills) if available at the college to which the student is applying for admission;
2. A student may be readmitted to the Radiography Program one time. The Radiography Admissions Committee may recommend readmission a second time, if a student furnished sufficient evidence of remedial study, additional preparation, or resolution of factors contributing to unsuccessful course completion;
3. Application is not a guarantee of readmission to the program; and
4. If an individual student fails the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT certification exam three (3) times, he or she must repeat the Radiography courses of the curriculum.

Transfer

1. Applicants who wish to transfer from one Radiography Program to another must:
   
   1. meet all admission requirements of the receiving institution;
   2. apply at least three months prior to the expected date of enrollment;
   3. notify the Coordinator of the Radiography Program in writing, stating anticipated entry date and reason for transfer;
   4. submit a letter of recommendation to the receiving institution from the program director of the previous institution; and
   5. submit an official transcript for evaluation by the Admissions Committee.
2. If more than one year has elapsed since enrollment in a Radiography Program, the entire sequence of radiography courses must be repeated.
3. Acceptance of any transfer student will be dependent upon available resources; and
4. The Radiography Admissions Committee of the receiving institution will review all documentation and may recommend admission as a transfer student.

3.10.2 College Guidelines

3.10.2.1 Bluegrass Community and Technical College

System Guidelines will be followed except that:

Additional Requirements Prior to Program Admission

1. An individual must earn a grade of “C” or better in all program curriculum courses.

Preference

1. Applicants’ ACT scores are not required for admissions.

Retention and Progress in the Program

1. An individual must earn a grade of “C” or better in the program curriculum courses to remain in the radiography program.