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Designed to fulfill the educational objectives established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the competencies outlined by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, students graduating from this program receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Medical Radiography and are employed in hospitals, clinics, doctors' offices, and outpatient medical centers. Successful completion of the registry examination results in national certification as a Registered Radiologic Technologist, RT (R) ARRT.

Upon program completion, and having passed the national boards administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), students may choose to practice as entry-level technologists or continue their education to specialize in CT, MRI, ultrasound, and therapeutic radiation techniques or prepare for administration or teaching.

Application Guidelines

Applicants must be graduates of an accredited high school (or the equivalent). Students can apply to the Medical Radiography program any time; however, they will not be eligible for selection until all Preliminary Requirements are complete.

Candidates must:

• Complete the Clark College Application for Admission and Statement of Intent forms. Return to the Clark College Welcome Center with the non-refundable program application fees (subject to change). For the current fee amounts, please visit the Medical Radiography website at www.clark.edu/medicalradiography.


• Submit official college transcripts from ALL colleges attended (an evaluation of transfer credits will not be completed until all transcripts are received).


• Earn a COMPASS Reading exam score of 74 or higher or completion of READ 087 or equivalent with a 2.0 grade or higher.


• Earn a 2.0 grade or higher on all required courses.


• Complete program Preliminary Requirements with a GPA of 2.75 or higher for all non-science courses and a science GPA of 2.0 or higher for BIOL& 251, 252 & 253.
• BIOL&251-Human A & P I (with lab)


• BIOL&252-Human A & P II (with lab)
• BIOL&253-Human A & P III (with lab)
• BMED 110-Medical Terminology I
• BMED 111-Medical Terminology II
• ENGL&101-English Composition I
• MATH 093-Algebra III or MATH 095-Intermediate Algebra


• MRAD 101-Fundamentals of Medical Radiography

Final Program Admission

In preparing for entrance into the program, accepted students need to be aware of the following:

• The program requires a 40-hour per week commitment from students for classes and clinical rotations.


• Clinical facilities may require driving significant distances (with travel time up to 2.5 to 3 hours one way), so reliable transportation is an important consideration.


• Classes and/or clinicals may be offered at times other than weekday hours such as evenings and/or weekends.

Upon completion of preliminary requirements, an evaluation will be completed, and the applicant will be notified by the Credential Evaluations Office of additional procedures necessary for program consideration.

Final admission to the Medical Radiography program is based on competitive entry for a limited number of positions. Students are ranked by:

• Applicable GPA (for all required courses)


• Number of required courses completed


• Science GPA


• Washington Residency

All accepted Medical Radiography students will be required to attend an orientation session to secure their place in the class. Selected students will be sent information regarding the date, place, and time of the orientation. They will also need to submit a non-refundable $200 deposit to reserve a position in the program. Accepted students must complete the following prior to starting the clinical portion of the program:

1. Immunizations/Physical Exam
   
   • Accepted students will be directed to make an appointment with a nurse practitioner in the Clark College Health Services Office to have their immunization records reviewed. Be aware that proof of the following immunizations will be required: PPD (Tuberculosis Skin Testing), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) (2 doses), Tetanus/ Diphtheria, Varicella (Chicken Pox), and Hepatitis B series with titer showing immunization. All accepted students must show completion of two of the three required Hepatitis B injections prior to entering clinical sites. Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the series six months prior to anticipated entry into the program.
   
   
   • Accepted students must obtain a physical exam and submit an exam form signed by an appropriate healthcare provider. The exam must be six months current upon program entry.
   
   
   • Information regarding required immunizations and the physical exam process will be discussed in the mandatory orientation to the program.


2. Drug Screen
   Students may be drug tested, at their own expense, if requested by their clinical sites. The drug screens will be random, and details regarding the process will be provided during orientation.


3. Health Insurance
   Proof of health insurance is highly recommended prior to entrance into Medical Radiography. Students can obtain health insurance through Clark College by contacting the Health Services Office, 360-992-2264. The cost is $39 per quarter for injuries or $118 per quarter for injuries and illness. Students are responsible for their own health and testing requirements should an accident or injury occur.


4. Criminal Background Check
   Students are required to complete WSP and FBI criminal background checks prior to entry into the program. Details regarding this process will be provided during orientation.

Refer to the Clark College website for program entry requirements, program selection, deadlines, and application guidelines at www.clark.edu/medicalradiography.

Refer to the Degree & Certificate Requirements Section of the Clark College Catalog to identify the courses needed to satisfy the General Education Requirements.

Disability Statement for Health Occupations

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, accommodations for students with disabilities will be considered at the student's request. The student may need to provide documentation of disability to the Disability Support Services Office to support his/her accommodation requests. Documentation guidelines and procedures can be found at www.clark.edu/dss. Once the student is qualified by DSS as having a disability, requested accommodations will be considered. Accommodations for the classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting will be evaluated according to reasonableness. Accommodations that compromise patient care, or that fundamentally alter the essential functions of the program or activity, are not considered to be reasonable.