Radiologic Technology

Application Requirements:

• A completed WVC Application for Admission.
• A completed supplemental application for admission to the WVC Radiologic Technology Program available from September 1 to November 6.
• Sealed, official college transcripts from all colleges where the student has earned credit (excluding WVC).
• Be 18 years old by the 2nd year of the program (before entering clinicals). 

• To be eligible, applicants must have a minimum grade of "C+" (2.3) for all prerequisite courses (PDF) and a cumulative GPA of 2.3 or higher. 

  The WVC Radiologic Technology program uses a point system (77 total points) when selecting and evaluating applications for admission. To be eligible to apply, applicants must have completed all prerequisite courses and met all eligibility requirements (PDF). 

• Points are awarded based on grades for the following courses: 

• BIOL&211
• BIOL&241
• BIOL&242
• MATH&107
• ENGL&101
• HLTH 123
• BCT105
• One Anthropology (ANTH or ANTH&), Communication (CMST or CMST&), Humanities (HUMN or HUM&), Philosophy (PHIL or PHIL&), Psychology (PSYC or PSYC&), or Sociology (SOC or SOC&) course numbered 100 or higher (5 credits).

• The grades for the above courses will be converted to numerical grades (e.g., a "B+" will be converted to a 3.3). These numerical grades will be added together for a possible point total of 32.

Conviction of certain crimes may prevent completion of the clinical course requirements of the program and may prevent future licensure and employment in the healthcare field. A criminal record check is required prior to any clinical education experience or clinical field trip. Students who have a criminal record should meet with the dean of allied health and nursing to determine if the criminal history would prevent access to a healthcare facility. To determine if the criminal record would prevent eligibility to take the national exam, go to the ARRT website at www.arrt.org and download information from the “ethics” section.

Student Responsibilities:

Once accepted into the radiologic technology program, students must fulfill the following requirements prior to entering a clinical educational setting:

• Pay a nonrefundable acceptance fee by the designated deadline.
• Provide a current healthcare provider CPR card, which must include but not be limited to first aid/ CPR/AED for adult, children and infants. The CPR card must be issued by a person or facility qualified specifically to instruct CPR for healthcare providers.

• Provide a copy of seven contact hour course – Washington State Blood Borne Pathogens (formerly HIV/AIDS) Certificate.

  • MA 113 Bloodborne Pathogens (formerly HIV/AIDS Education) may be used or Equivalent 8-hour OSHA/WA approved course https://courseforbbp.com/states/WA  

• Provide documentation of immunizations to the student immunization tracker (for a complete list go to www.wvc.edu/alliedhealth).
• Provide verification of major medical insurance (accident/injury) for participation in clinical learning experiences. Students should expect to pay an additional fee for this mandatory student insurance, unless they are currently covered by an insurance carrier and can provide proof of insurance. Students have the option to purchase the Washington State Community College insurance. Obtain a brochure at the cashier’s station or at 4studenthealth.relationinsurance.com.
• Provide background check information to provide clearance for participation in required clinical learning experiences. National background checks must go back at least seven years and be completed within 45 days of program start. Students are required to order their own background checks at Complio.
• Provide results of a ten-panel drug test, not older than 45 days, from Complio.
• Complete the allied health packet, which includes: student disclosure form, a child and adult abuse information act disclosure statement, medical record form, student release form and student confidentiality form.
• Liability insurance is calculated into tuition and fees annually at the time of registration.
• Physical requirements include: ability to lift 50 pounds, carry 20 pounds, sit for four hours and stand for eight to twelve hours. Visit the radiologic technology web page for essential functions, www.wvc.edu/radtech.

Note: Required documents are to be submitted to the student immunization tracker.

At the completion of the program, students will be eligible to apply to take the national examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

Program outcomes

Radiologic Technology Program Goals  

1. Students/Graduates will possess effective communication skills. 
2. Students/Graduates will possess critical thinking skills (problem solving ability). 
3. Students/Graduates will demonstrate clinical competency. 
4. Students/Graduates will exhibit professionalism (act responsibly as an individual and member of a team). 

Radiologic Technology Program Student Learning Outcomes: 

1. Communicate effectively during simulated radiographic exams and communicate effectively with patients in an appropriate manner in the clinical setting. 
2. Demonstrate effective communication with the healthcare team. 
3. Demonstrate proficiency in performing competency of simulated radiographic exams in their first year. 
4. Evaluate and critique radiographic images for diagnostic quality during first and second year of the program.  
5. Demonstrate judicious use of ionizing radiation by practicing safe application of radiation at all times for patient, self and others.  
6. Demonstrate clinical competency in positioning skills in their second year. 
7. Demonstrate a strong work ethic related to the profession by acknowledging and accepting responsibility. 
8. Deliver patient care free from bias or discrimination.