1. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY INFORMATION SESSION
MONTGOMERY COLLEGE
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
INFORMATION SESSION

2. THE PROGRAM
Accredited by the Joint Review Committee of the Education of Radiologic Technologists (JRCERT)
Credit program with an award of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree
Graduates of the program staff the majority of the metropolitan hospitals

3. PROGRAM START
THE PROGRAM BEGINS IN THE THIRD WEEK OF MAY EVERY YEAR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE THEIR LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE IN LATE MARCH OR EARLY APRIL

4. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Reference: www.montgomerycollege.edu/rt
Montgomery College student
Separate Application to RT Program
Application deadline MARCH 1
Completion of EN101, Eligible to take a Math Foundation course and completion of Biology 107
TEAS placement test
27 spaces
All students accepted into the program are required to have a criminal background check and may be required to take an alcohol or drug testing test based on clinical site placement.
General MC Admission
open enrollment, completion of admission form, $25 fee, put on application form Code #520 Pre-Radiologic Technology
placement test (ACCUPLACER - Native English-Speaking, CELT - Non-Native English-Speaking students) or College Entrance Exam (e.g., SAT 500 verbal/math
transcript from high school or other college(s)
Deadline April 1 for the following fall, applications available in Jan. from
Admissions
Ranking by GPA - beginning with county, to state, to out of state residents
persons living in a Md. county w/o a Community Col. w/ an RT
program - same as in-county residents for selection priority & fees
acceptance letters sent out around June or July with invitation to
an orientation session
Math, English and Other Course Eligibility (must be eligible for MA112
and EN101/101A
hidden requirements based upon prerequisites and assessment results
complete as much general ed requirements as possible before entering the clinical program (will have to take concurrently with clinical courses if not completed)
Space Limited times as many applicants for the program

5. CHANGE TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENT please refer to TEAS handout
Prospective students will be required to take the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) in order to be considered for a seat in the Radiologic Technology Program.
TEAS test assess reading, math, science and English skills.

6. TEAS CONT.
With the TEAS test as part of the application requirement, ranking candidates by GPA would no longer be used.
However, a minimum GPA of 2.5 would still be required
Students would ranked by TEAS scores
Those students who have appropriate TEAS scores and have all of the priority classes and have indicated radiography as their first choice would be given first preference.

7. PLEASE CONTINUE TO CHECK THE RT WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ON THE PROGRAM MONTGOMERYCOLLEGE.EDU/RT

8. Radiologic Technology information packet
Mission and Goals
pg 2
Physical and Health Policies
Page three of packet
Complete physical
Heb b vaccine recommended/waiver
Communicable disease policy
Pregnancy policy
Health Insurance/liability insurance

9. Radiologic Technology Curriculum fourth page of packet
70 credits
Successful completion of classes that place a student in a priority placement are: HI 125, BI204 and BI205
However advised to take as many gen ed courses prior to entering program
Must complete all gen ed classes to graduate from program

10. Curriculum practice sheets
Grading scale: A
B 86-92
C 78-85
Must receive a 78 or higher to successfully complete an RT class. Cannot advance to the next semester unless ALL classes have been successfully completed.

11. Expenses Latest expenses can now be found on the RT web page
The program now begins in summer-books to be purchased for RT 119 will now be purchased in summer. In addition, students will have to purchase textbooks/workbooks for RT 111 in the summer.

12. Estimated expenses
In addition please consider the following costs: hospital parking expenses, transportation expenses, medical physical expense (one time), yearly TB tests if applicable, logbooks (one time expense)

13. Duties of a radiographer Pages 6 and 7 as denoted by the US Dept of Labor
Simplified version!!!
Lift and move patients and accessories
Coordinate movement of equipment, such as portable machines and accessories
Utilize the skills needed to perform procedures with “Standard Precautions” when working with all types of patients
Give oral instructions clearly to patients, peers and healthcare personnel
Hear audible cues and warnings of imaging equipment and life support devices
Utilize the sense of touch in order to provide patient care and position patients for radiographic examinations
Evaluate images distinguishing between black,white and shades of grade tones.
Utilize interpersonal skills to handle patients with physical or emotional trauma

14. CLINICAL COMPONENT First year
Summer- RT hours at assigned clinical site
Fall- RT 120 hours Tuesdays and Thursdays at assigned clinical site 7:30-4:00 = 240 hours
Spring –RT hours Tuesdays and Thursdays at assigned clinical site 7:30-4:00 = 240 hours
Summer - RT hours Mondays through Fridays 7:30-4:00 for 10 weeks = 400 hours

15. CLINICAL COMPONENT Second years
Fall- RT hours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30-4:00 = 360 hours
Spring -RT hours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 7:30-4:00 = 360 hours
TOTAL CLINICAL HOURS = 1600
RT 240 (registry review class) Spring
Students graduate in May of their final year.

16. RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Clinical Sites within the Metropolitan Area
Day Clinical Placements
Clinical Sites by Lottery
Complete physical and immunizations required
Sites w/n various counties/areas of Maryland - therefore, need transportation
Day clinicals - necessitates scheduling flexibility
Visit hospital radiology departments to become familiar with what’s involved

17. CLINICAL SITES
George Washington University Hospital and the Ambulatory Care Center
Georgetown University Hospital\
Montgomery General Hospital
National Institutes of Health
Suburban Hospital
Virginia Hospital Center (formerly known as Arlington Hospital)
National Naval Medical Center

18. Ancillary Mandatory Rotations
Community Radiology Offices
Shady Grove Radiology Offices
Children’s Hospital
OPTIONAL ROTATIONS (LAST SEMESTER)
CT,MRI,NUC MED, RAD THERAPY

19. COMPLETION Two Year Full-Time Program
Rate of Completion after first semester %
Four year 99.5% first time ARRT registry pass rate
$40 - $48,000 Beginning Salary
Job market has become more open.
3 yr. limit for completion of Gen Ed & RT courses after entry in Program
Rate - compared with 66% completion rate overall in Junior Colleges
With the Rad Tech degree there are options for other imaging fields such as
Sonography, CT, MRI
Bachelor’s degree options/transfer - GW & UMBC majoring in
Radiologic Sciences; Columbia Union - B.S. in Health Care
Administration

20. ARRT PRE-APPLICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTIFICATION page 8
ARRT pre-application only necessary for individuals who have been involved in a criminal proceeding or who have been charged with or convicted of a crime. This pre-application attempts to avoid a delay in processing application for certification by the ARRT. STUDENTS WITH THE ABOVE REFERENCED SITUATIONS MAY STILL APPLY TO THE RT PROGRAM AT MC. HOWEVER THE RT PROGRAM DOES NOT GUARANTEE THAT A STUDENT MAY TAKE THE ARRT REGISTRY IF STUDENT HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN THE ABOVE REFERENCED SITUATION. THAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE ARRT PRE-APPLICATION

21. ADVANCEMENT Page 9 Cross train in CT,MRI, Mammo, QC, DEXA
Nuc. Med/Radiation Therapy/Sonography
Undergrad opportunity at College of Notre Dame /Towson

22. Thanks for coming today.
Rose Aehle or Kathy Lewandowski or or JoBeth Linzy or
Radiology is an exciting career field. The academic classes and clinical training are equally as vigorous as other health care field including nursing but the rewards are great. If you like daily challenges, working with people and are a good critical thinker, this is the perfect field for you.
Thanks for coming today.