A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical imaging services to patients and attending health care professionals. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, radiographic technique, radiation biology, safety and emergency procedures, equipment operation and maintenance, quality assurance, patient education, and medical imaging/radiologic services management.
Radiologic Technology is a science which requires the Registered Radiologic Technologist or RT to use various medical diagnostic equipment to create images of patients bodies which help doctors diagnose and treat injuries and disease. The RT utilizes a combination of technical knowledge, knowledge of anatomy, radiation protection methods and human compassion to safely create quality medical images. “Diagnostic Radiography” includes a variety of diagnostic imaging procedures which use x-rays, a form of radiation energy, to create a medical image. An RT registered in Diagnostic Radiography or RT(R) performs procedures that create static and dynamic images of bones, soft tissue organs and the vascular system. RTs are employed by hospitals, medical clinics, mobile imaging services, government agencies and commercial sales organizations. RTs can expand their opportunities by specializing in other imaging disciplines beyond Diagnostic Radiography, including computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, sonography, radiation therapy or with advanced education a career as a radiologist assistant.
Hutchinson Community College is committed to a tradition of excellence in education that prepares students for success in academics, careers, and life. To achieve this goal, HutchCC has established five Institution-Wide Outcomes (IWO) that are embedded into all academic courses. These outcomes are designed to equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
E-mail: mail@jrcert.org
Hutchinson Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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The radiography program is accredited by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
312-704-5300
Email: mail@jrcert.org
The program's current accreditation award is 8 years. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here: https://www.jrcert.org/programs/hutchinson-community-college/
The program begins in August of each year. Due to guidelines established by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, enrollment in the HutchCC program is limited.
To be considered for acceptance into the program, the following criteria must be completed:
Admission to Radiologic Technology
Application to the Radiologic Technology program is December 15th – May 15th for the class starting the following August. The program application is provided to students during their scheduled Information Session. The completion of the application is the student’s responsibility. To meet this responsibility, the student must:
ATI TEAS
• The cost is $70 per exam plus a $5 proctoring fee.
• ATI TEAS is taken remotely via Proctorio through ATI, however, it is also monitored by us and we start the exam. The test must be scheduled during one of our testing dates/times listed.
• ATI TEAS exam may be taken up to two (2) times in a 12 month period. The most recent score will be used.
• The date of the ATI TEAS must be within 2 years of the application deadline.
• To request Accommodations to complete the ATI TEAS test. Contact:
Hutchinson Community College
ADA Accommodations Coordinator
1300 North Plum, Hutchinson, KS
or call 1.620.665.3554 or 1.800.289.3501
• Only official scores submitted from ATI TEAS will be accepted.
• Request your scores to be sent to the radiology@hutchcc.edu. Note: charges may apply.
• Exam results can take up to 72 hours to populate into your ATI account. The date on your score report will reflect the date the exam posts to your ATI account.
• To take the exam, you will need computer access (with a strong internet connection), equipped with a working camera and microphone.
• The ATI TEAS Exam is composed of 170 four-option, multiple-choice questions.
• All 4 sections — Reading, Math, Science, and English & Language Usage — of the exam are required.
• Minimum total score of 62.0% is required.
• For free study resources, check out the ATI Facebook page: live TEAS prep events, previously recorded videos, the ATI Student Blog for practice questions, TEAS tips, and more.
The TEAS test will be offered on the following dates at 9 am:
INFORMATION SESSIONS
Information sessions will be held at Davis Hall at 10 am on the following dates:
Please email radiology@hutchcc.edu to schedule an exam time and information session. Please include your name, and contact phone number. Thank you.
All potential applicants must attend a scheduled Radiologic Technology information session.
The mission of the Hutchinson Community College Radiologic Technology Program is to provide a curriculum of basic sciences and practical clinical training that provides graduates with the responsibility to deliver safe, high-quality medical imaging services in a variety of healthcare environments. The program establishes rigorous and measurable performance standards for all students and fosters the professionalism needed for patient-centered healthcare delivery. The program provides students with the necessary prerequisite requirements to transfer to other institutions to further their educational and career goals.
Students will be clinically competent
Students will demonstrate professionalism and professional growth
Students will demonstrate necessary problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
Students will demonstrate communication skills
To provide graduates who will satisfy the affiliate hospitals, communities, and professional needs for certified radiographers
Clinical training is conducted in the final 3 semesters of the program. Clinical training takes place during the semesters designated on the institutional calendar. Students will be expected to train at the facility/facilities assigned to them for 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, for 36-40 hours per week. Students are provided weekly clinical training schedules at the beginning of each semester. Training schedules will not be adjusted to accommodate work schedules or the personal needs of the student. Students will be expected to attend all scheduled clinical training times. Students will be granted personal time to use at their discretion.
Credit is assigned to Clinical Training courses using a 60-clock hours :1 credit hour ratio.
RA 201 Clinical Training I, 8 credits: 480 Clinical Training Hours
RA 202 Clinical Training II, 8 credits: 480 Clinical Training Hours
RA 203 Clinical Training III, 5 credits: 300 Clinical Training Hours
Grading;
All didactic work will be graded using the following scale.
90 – 100% - A
80 – 90% - B
70 – 80% - C
Students must accomplish no less than 70% for each didactic course to remain in the program.
Clinical Training Grading.
Student clinical training grades will be based on monthly clinical evaluations and clinical competency scores. In the 4th semester of the program, a final clinical grade of less than 80% will result in dismissal. In the 5th and 6th semesters, students must complete clinical training with a grade of no less than 85%.
The Hutchinson Community College (HutchCC) articulation agreement with Friends University requires that students who have no credits from other schools complete at least 64 credits of coursework from Friends University (a four-year institution) and at least 60 credits from Hutchinson Community College (a two-year institution), for a total of 124 credits. With these credits, you will earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Radiologic Technology.
As per the articulation agreement, some HutchCC radiology program application criteria may be waived for students completing the required 64 credits of coursework from Friends University prior to application to the HutchCC radiology program.
The Radiology Student Handbook is a document used to inform current and future HutchCC radiology students of our program policies and procedures. Program faculty and the program Director work together to update the handbook yearly. Students accepted into the radiology program will be provided with the most recent version.
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