Radiography Technology

Professional-Technical Program

Radiography Technology

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Radiography Technology

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Radiography Technology

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Radiography Technology

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Radiography Technology

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Radiography Technology

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Radiography Technology

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The Radiography Technology program prepares students to become a radiography technologist and member of a health care team. The program integrates knowledge from the biological sciences, social sciences, and math with the theory and practice of radiography technology to prepare students as entry-level technologists. Upon successful completion of this program students will graduate with an associate of applied science degree and be eligible to become certified by taking the registry examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The Radiography Technology associate of applied science degree program is accredited by the JointReview Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Inquiries can be made by contacting JRCERT at 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182 or (312) 704-5300 or www.jrcert.org.

Admission Procedures

Application Deadline: Next class begins in Fall 2014.
The application for Fall 2014 program admission will be available to download on December 6th, 2013. Please refer to the Radiography Program Director for additional questions and/or advising.

1. Radiography Technology Program Application.
2. High school and college transcripts.
3. Personal statement stating reason for applying to the program.
4. Three letters of recommendation submitted with application.
5. Documentation of Clinical Observation Forms. Points in the selection process will be awarded for job shadowing in a Radiology Department. Upon receiving the Radiography application, the clinical observation evaluation forms will be mailed out to the applicant. For additional information please contact the Health Professions and Nursing division at (208) 676-7132.

Admission Requirements

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on required courses.
3. A minimum grade of C or 2.0 must be earned in all required classes.
4. All BIOL courses which were completed more than seven years prior to application to the program must be repeated.
5. Prerequisite Courses: Transcripts for all prerequisite courses not completed at NIC must be sent to the NIC Admissions Office.
   • Algebra competency may be demonstrated by ACT, SAT, or COMPASS score taken in the two years prior to the program application deadline indicating placement above MATH-025 or completion of MATH-025 or MATH-108 or a math class meeting the A.A.S. degree math requirement as listed in the NIC catalog with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.
   • BIOL-227 (Human Anatomy & Physiology I)
   • BIOL-228 (Human Anatomy & Physiology II)
   • CAOT-179 (Medical Terminology). A medical terminology course less than 2 credits must be approved.

Additional Information

Acceptance to the Radiography Technology program is limited. Completion of all admission requirements does not ensure acceptance into the program. Candidates for admission are selected from the pool of qualified applicants using a point-based process. A personal interview will be given for the highest-ranking candidates. The number of applicants interviewed will be narrowed to a predetermined number based on the number of students accepted. Acceptance into the program will be based on the score the applicant receives in the interview. Currently enrolled students should already have an application fee and transcripts on file. Interested students are encouraged to contact the Health Professions Office at (208) 676- 7132 or their academic advisor to get the necessary information. It is highly recommended that potential applicants meet with an advisor as they begin planning their pre-radiography coursework.

1. The NIC Admissions Office will determine if previous college prerequisites will be acceptable for transfer.
2. All required courses must be completed by the end of the program.
3. Upon acceptance into the radiography program, a criminal background check will be required for participation in clinical rotations.