This program is based in San Angelo.
Note: A criminal background clearance is required before acceptance into this program and a drug screening will be required 30 days prior to the beginning of clinical at the expense of the student
This program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT ).
Preparation for Admission
All admission requirements including prerequisite classes must be completed by June 1. A new class begins every Fall semester. See the current application process, selection process, and immunizations required on the program website.
Prior to actual admission to the Radiologic Technology Program, the applicant must successfully complete the required prerequisite courses with a final grade of “C” or above.
Travel for Clinical Practicum
During the course of the program, students may have lecture / clinical assignments requiring travel from San Angelo to Big Spring or from Big Spring to San Angelo.
Evening, Weekend, and Staggered Hours for Clinical Practicum
During the course the program, students will have a clinical schedule that requires the student to be in the clinical setting during the daytime, evening, and/or weekend hours. At a minimum, each student is required to do 12 days of evening and/or weekend hours. A shift ending past 7:00 PM is considered evening hours. Daytime clinical hours can be scheduled between the hours of 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Transfer of Credit
Transfer of RADR credit from other programs will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Online Radiography Courses
During the course of the program, 1 radiography course RADR 2217 is provided online; all others are delivered face-to-face.
Progress Standards
Once accepted into the program, students must complete all required courses within three years. To progress from one term to another, students must earn a letter grade of “C” or better in all required courses. Students who do not make this progress may reapply for the next cycle of the program but will be considered as new applicants and will be subject to the current curriculum and application process. Students who do not successfully complete a course must repeat that course.
In addition, for any co-requisite classes associated with that class, the student must take the final examination and pass with a 75 or higher and successfully demonstrate all competencies associated with the classes to not have to repeat the co-requisite. If a 75 is not obtained, the student will be required to audit the co-requisite class to ensure he/she maintains knowledge and skills necessary for future success. Students may not attempt the program more than twice.
THE PRECEDING CRITERIA DO NOT ACT AS SUBSTITUTE TO ANY HOWARD COLLEGE ADMISSION POLICY-PROGRESS STANDARDS
Expense in Addition to Tuition, Test, and Fees/Uniforms and Supplies
Students are responsible for fees associated with admission such as immunizations and the background check. Once accepted, students are responsible for paying for Basic Life Support Class for Health Care Providers, a physical exam, drug test, health insurance, a TB test, flu shot, and all clinical travel expenses. Students must purchase appropriate uniforms necessary for participation in clinical activities. Students must also pay licensing and fingerprinting fees during the last semester directly to the respective institutions.
Clinical
Clinical experiences provide detailed education, training, and work-based experience in direct patient/client care at a clinical site. All clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences that are required for program completion. Students may not be substituted for staff personnel while performing clinical program requirements. Students and faculty provided by Howard College are not and will not be acting as servant agents or employees of a medical facility during program clinical hours.
Health Insurance
Students enrolled in the Radiologic Technology Program are required to purchase health insurance prior to the beginning of clinical experiences and to maintain such insurance for the duration of their enrollment
