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operate an x-ray tube placed 48” above the table, be of sufficient build and stature to be capable
of standing for eight (8) hours per day, be capable of assisting and supporting patients, and have
sufficient motor skills to allow for the positioning of any size of patient for all procedures.

2. Academic Standards

All applicants must have a basic background in math and science; must have graduated from an
accredited high school with a minimum preferred GPA of 2.5 or higher. A (General Equivalency
Diploma) GED may be substituted in lieu of a high school transcript. All applicants must take the
American College Test (ACT) and preferably make a composite score of 19 with a sub score of
17 or above in math and science. Applicants must have completed all pre-requisite courses
required by the affiliate university, or possess at least an associate degree with the required
twenty-four (24) hours of pre-requisite courses.

3. Personal Standards / Behavioral and Social Skills

The applicant must be neat and clean in appearance, have an outgoing pleasing personality, and
positive attitude about themselves; must have a past record showing completion of assigned tasks,
responsibility for one’s own actions, initiative and willingness to accept rules and regulations
along with change; must be motivated and have a genuine interest in working with and around
people.

4. Safety

The applicant must adhere to organizational policies to maintain safety in the environment for the
patient, self, and others.

Please note:

Metallic Implants – All students have clinical rotations in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Certain
metallic implants could prevent a student from participating in this clinical rotation. Radiographers must
be able to assist patients while around a strong magnetic field. You must inform the Program Director if
you have any metallic implants.

MRI staff will complete an MRI Safety screening from on each student prior to rotations to determine the
safety of this rotation for the student. If determined unsafe, a student will be assigned to another clinical
area.

Academic Progress
Didactic lecture periods are held at specific intervals during the calendar week. In general, lecture hours
are scheduled in the afternoon. The morning hours are spent in acquiring the practical aspect of the
profession in clinical education. This is performed under the direction of Radiologists and Radiographers
in the Radiology Department. Each professional Radiographer takes an active interest in the student’s
professional development and does everything possible to maximize student learning and clinical
performance.

Students are required to attend all scheduled classroom sessions. If delayed by more than five (5) minutes
he/she must report to the Program Director as soon as possible. The class is considered to be dismissed if
the instructor does not appear within fifteen (15) minutes. Class schedules are posted weekly on the
school’s classroom bulletin board and throughout the Radiology Department.

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