Radiography, AAS

MAJOR CODE: 2040

The radiography program prepares graduates to sit for the national certification examination in radiography. This program combines didactic and clinical instruction. Students are trainedin the art and science of using radiation to provide images of tissues, bones, and blood vessels of the human body.

Admission to the program is highly selective. Students should consult Student Advisement concerning admission, progression, and graduation requirements. It is recommended that all generaleducation courses be completed prior to entering the radiography program. A grade of C or better is required in ALL courses applicable to this program. Enrollment in courses beginning with the RADT prefix requires admission to the radiography program.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission into the program, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Complete university admission requirements to include submission of official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
2. Have a minimum 2.50 GPA for all college coursework(including transfer work and excluding developmental courses) and be in good academic standing.
3. Complete required prerequisite courses for the radiography program with a minimum of C or higher in each course prio rto fall entry
4. Take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) exam. See the UAFS Testing Center TEAS webpage for information on the TEAS exam.

Application

Students who meet the above criteria are eligible to apply for admission. Applications can be found online and must besubmitted by the date as determined by the program.

Selection

Selection is based on the following weighted system:

Phase One

• Quality points earned for prerequisites and any additional courses on the AAS radiography degree plan (college credit earned through CLEP or AP for a course will not be used for ranking purposes) - 40%
• Score earned on the TEAS - 30%. .
• Cumulative GPA - 30%

Note: In the event applicants have identical ranking scores, priority will be given to the student with the highest cumulative GPA. The top 30 applicants after Phase One of the selection process will proceed to Phase Two.

Phase Two

• Interview.

Students admitted into the radiography program must submit the following additional documentation prior to fall entry:

1. Health Care Provider Statement/Medical Release form.
2. Proof of immunizations.
3. CPR Certifi cation: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
4. Criminal background check.
5. Drug screen.

Note: Many clinical facilities require a criminal backgroundcheck and/or drug screen on CHS students and have the authority to deny clinical training in their facility, secondary to the outcome of either screening. Students unable to practice in any clinical agency because of the outcome of either screening will be unable to complete the program objectives, thereby revoking admission into a program or halting continued progression in the student’s program of study.