Massasoit - Radiologic Technology Program

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Radiologic Technology Program

General Program Info

How to Apply | Interview Process | Accepted Students | Additional Costs

The program is 21 consecutive months in length and consists of four academic semesters beginning in September with a 12-week summer clinical experience between the student's freshman year and sophomore year. Click here for specific Degree Program details. The courses taught within the program's curriculum and the nature of the work of the field of radiology require the student to have a basic aptitude in math, science, oral communication, and able to comprehend written and verbal orders.

Due to the structure of the Radiologic Technology program is structured, students will be putting in approximately 30 - 40 hours per week, depending upon if they have or haven't already taken some of the Liberal Arts courses prior to their acceptance into the program (which is strongly recommended that they do). This does not include the time a student must spend for studying. Therefore, program officials encourage students not to work more than 20 hours per week.

The program is demanding of you and you will require a strong support system in place. If you are a parent you need to think about childcare and an additional back up if your childcare provider should become sick (especially for the 12 week summer clinical experience). The program's absenteeism policy is strict and abusing it may result in the student's dismissal from the program.

As a member of the healthcare team you must demonstrate high professional and ethical standards at all times. Students are guests of the clinical education centers and must abide by the policies, not only of the program, but also of the clinical education centers.

Program faculty members are eager and willing to work with you to help you succeed but it is you, the student, who must make the commitment to your education. If you are willing to commit yourself to the program, the program faculty will prepare you for a rewarding profession, one that will give you satisfaction in what you do.

The Massasoit Community College Radiology Technology Program Student Handbook is available for you at the college library or online at the Radiologic Technology Home Page.

How To Apply
All items for Admissions must be submitted together. The Application Deadline date is February 1st of every year.

Submit a completed application form to the Admissions Office.
Submit official high school transcript (in a sealed envelope) certifying date of graduation or an official GED transcript.
Submit ALL official college transcripts (in a sealed envelope) from other institutions attended.
Meet the Biological Principles prerequisite.*
Submit 1 Letter of Reference. The letter can be written by a professor, your employer or someone who has known you for a long time (like a family friend or acquaintance). There is no length requirement for this document.
Submit 1 Letter of Intent. This is written by the applicant stating why he/she would be a good candidate for the Radiologic Technology program. This letter should give those people who are reading it some insight as to who you are and what qualities you possess that will make you a good candidate for the program. You should also include why you want to pursue this career choice and any experiences, work or personal, that will help you become a good radiologic technologist.
Attend the Required Information Session (prior to the final application deadline) **
Priority consideration will be given to students who have successfully completed Biological Principles, Anatomy and Physiology I, and Anatomy and Physiology II, and Introduction of Statistics (MATH131) or Higher (MATH 203, MATH 217, MATH 221, MATH 222, MATH 223) with a grade of B or better.

All items must be submitted together to the Admissions Office before the deadline date of February 1st. Incomplete applications received in the mail or in person or applications received after the deadline date will not be reviewed and will be returned.

*The Biological Principles Prerequisite can be met by the following options:
-Successful completion of the 4 credit “Biological Principles” course.
-Successful challenge of the Biological Principles Challenge Examination given by the Testing and Assessment Office.
-Transferring in a 4 credit Anatomy and Physiology I course. Students who have transferred in Anatomy and Physiology I, will be required to take Biological Principles in the first semester in order to meet the prerequisite for Anatomy and Physiology II, which is taken in the second semester.
-Transferring Anatomy and Physiology I AND Anatomy and Physiology II courses.This option will cancel the Biological Principles course requirement.

**Informational sessions are held in the Fall of every year. The session is approximately two (2) hours in length. Program officials will discuss with you how the program structure, additional costs of the program, and student clinical education site assignments. The session will also include the program policies regarding absences, completion of course assignments, grading policies, continuing education in other imaging modalities after you receive your degree in radiology, employment opportunities, average salaries and how you can increase your chances of being accepted into this highly competitive program. An admissions counselor will discuss the completion of the necessary paperwork, course transfer policies, how to transfer from one program to another at Massasoit and will answer your questions about other college policies. Call 508-588-9100 x1411 to sign up for a mandatory information session.

Again, you must submit all of your admissions application materials TOGETHER. The admission committee will review only files of candidates for admission that are complete.

The Interview Process

An admission's counselor and the program director review all completed files of the applicants. Selected applicants will then receive a letter to invite them in for an interview. Each applicant will be interviewed by program faculty and applicants’ responses will be rated. All applicants are asked the same interview questions. After the interviews are completed the clinical instructors and program officials review all of the applicants' interview ratings and make a recommendation to the Admissions Office of the college. The applicants are then placed into one of two categories, acceptance or the waiting list. The Admissions Committee makes the final decision as to acceptance of students to programs of study at Massasoit.

The waiting list is a compilation of applicants from which candidates will be chosen for the program if a student who has been accepted should decline. The waiting list is temporary. Students who are not chosen from the waiting list must re-apply to the Radiology Program to be considered the following September.

Question:
CAN I INCREASE MY CHANCES TO BE CHOSEN FOR THE INTERVIEW PROCESS AND FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM?

Answer:
YES YOU CAN!
There are many ways that students can look more impressive on paper and during the interview process.

How?

On Paper
Your letter of intent should include some of the previously suggestions. It should also demonstrate good writing skills. It should be typed and after you have typed it have someone look it over for correct spelling and punctuation.

While you are waiting to be accepted into a class for the next September semester, take all of the prerequisites needed for Radiology. If you have completed all prerequisites, take more Liberal Arts classes that may be beneficial to your application. For example(language, sciences)

If you have done poorly in a math or any of the science courses, you might want to consider retaking the course. A poor grade (C or lower) may not be your academic norm and personal reasons could have played havoc on your grade. Math and the science courses are areas in which applicants must be strong to be considered for the program.

In Interview
If you are chosen to have an interview for potential acceptance into the program, please dress professionally and treat the interview as if you were interviewing for a job. This will be a good way to present yourself to the faculty you one day may be working with in the Radiology program.

I've Been Accepted! Now What?

Students accepted into the program will receive a packet from the program director that contains material that must be completed
and /or returned by July 1st for the September date of the beginning of classes:

CPR certification

Physical examination by their physician

The Allied Health Division's Health Form

Verification of Hepatitis B Immunization series or positive testing for Hepatitis B antibodies

Students are responsible for the cost of the physical exam and the Hepatitis immunization series.
Students will also be subject to a CORI and SORI (Criminal Offender's Record Information) and (Sexual Offenders Record Information) check.

Additional Costs

In addition to the college tuition and fees cost, the Radiologic Technology Program requirements additional costs a student must bear
while in the program. They are the following:

Uniforms/Shoes: Approximately $150.00 per year
Books: Cost of the radiology books is approximately $1,000.00 for two years

Additional Cost information will be found in the packet sent by the program director upon acceptance.

Last Update: March 2, 2011

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