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Admission Requirements

1. Completed applications must contain the following:

A. Completed application form with the non-refundable application fee

Please make all checks payable to:

  • DRMC Radiologic Technology Program.
  • Include applicant’s name in the memo section.
  • Do NOT send cash by mail.

B. An essay using the criteria found on the application form
C. 3 letters of reference using the form found in the application packet. Recommendation Form (teachers and employers are best).
D. Official high school transcripts are required; college transcripts if applicable (must be in sealed envelopes)
E.SAT and/or ACT Test scores if applicable.

(Each item must be placed in separate sealed envelopes, and then all information be sent in one larger envelope, marked “personal and confidential” in order to assist in maintaining confidentiality as well as reduce processing time and errors)

2. Applicants are selected in accordance with nondiscriminatory policies.

3. Permission is granted to consult previous educators, employers and agencies.

4. Tuition and fee schedules may be found on our web site. Radiologic Technology Fees

5. Danville Regional Medical Center School of Health Professions Radiologic Technology Program will perform criminal background checks on all applicants; any false statements will be grounds for non-acceptance or dismissal.

6. Minimum Pre-Requisite Requirements: (Courses that must be completed prior to application)

A. High School diploma or equivalent with:

  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
  • Two units of high school math with a grade “C” or above in:
    • Algebra I
    • Algebra II or
    • Geometry
  • Two units of high school science with a grade “C” or above in:
    • Anatomy
    • Biology
    • Chemistry or
    • Physics

7. For all applicants that have been accepted the following college courses must be successfully completed, with a minimum final grade of “C”, prior to Radiologic Technology classes beginning in the Spring semester:

  • College level Human Anatomy & Physiology I
  • College level Medical Terminology

8. Additional required general education* courses which MUST be completed prior to graduation; (Check with the Program Director for specific class information)

  • College level Human Anatomy & Physiology II
  • English (College Composition I)
  • Information Systems Elective – (MS office application to include word processing, spreadsheets, and Power Point)
  • College Math Elective – MTH 120 minimum (Math 150 and higher will be awarded more points)
  • Arts & Humanities Elective
  • Behavioral/Social Science Elective

(Courses taken beyond 10 years of this application will be considered, but may not be accepted.)

*Please see the transfer guide for assistance in selecting classes. Before signing up for classes it is recommended that you contact the Program Director for guidance.

Acceptance

  1. Acceptance of students is two part process based upon results of, Part 1. Completed application score and Part 2. Personal interview score. Each candidate’s application and transcripts will be reviewed with a score being obtained from academic grades in math, science and other relative courses. (Advanced/college prep courses will carry more weight than standard course work.) Based on these scores the most qualified individuals will be granted a personal interview. The interview scores will be added to the application score in order to make our final decisions.
  2. Acceptance into the DRMC School of Health Professions Radiologic Technology Program is also contingent upon potential students passing a pre-enrollment drug screening and physical examination. Results of these tests are confidential and are maintained by the institution.
  3. Technical standards: Due to the nature of this profession and considering the safety of our patients and our students, applicants must be able to meet all of the following technical standards in order to be considered for enrollment. o Sufficient corrected eyesight to observe patients, manipulate equipment and evaluate radiographic quality.
    • Sufficient corrected hearing to assess patient needs and communicate verbally with other healthcare providers.
    • Sufficient verbal and written skills to communicate needs promptly and effectively in English.
    • Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly, manipulate equipment, lift a minimum of 30 pounds and ensure patient safety.

Intellectual and emotional functions needed to exercise independent judgment and discretion in the safe technical performance of medical imaging procedures

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