Radiography (RADT-AAS)

PROGRAM GOAL: The purpose of this program is to prepare students to become registered radiographers, following successful completion of the prescribed courses of study and clinical practice. Graduates who pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist's examination will be eligible to work as radiographers in various health care facilities such as hospitals, doctors' offices and sports medicine clinics. The duration of the program is approximately 24 months. Courses must be completed in the prescribed sequence. In addition to general education requirements, students will learn to safely perform diagnostic radiographic examinations.

To apply for this program of study, students should obtain a program application packet from the Division of Health Sciences, containing a current listing of admission and course requirements.

For more information about this program visit the Health Sciences Website!

Admission Requirements:

Application to Radiography program which includes:

1. Apply for admission to Gulf Coast Community College.
2. Submit program application form, including technical standards form.
3. Take Florida College Entry Level Placement Test (CPT) with the minimum scores for placement into college-level English, reading, college algebra, and a satisfactory arithmetic score. Scores must be active at program application deadline.
4. Submit official high school transcript or copy of GED scores to the Office of Admissions and Records.
5. Submit official college transcript and have evaluation completed by the Office of Admissions and Records.
6. Schedule a visit to the Radiography Department for an advisement session with a member of the program faculty.

The program begins in the fall semester each year. The deadline for submission of the completed application package is May 15. The program employs a selective admission process whereby applicants are chosen based on a composite admissions score. Applicants who meet all minimum requirements for admission are evaluated for their preparedness to enter the program. Four areas are considered:

1. Number of corequisite courses successfully completed.
2. GPA in corequisite courses.
3. Computerized placement test scores.

Program policies regarding retention, dismissal, and readmission of students are found in the Handbook for Radiography Students.

Requirements after conditional acceptance:

1. Satisfactory fingerprint / criminal background check.
2. Copy of current CPR certification. Either the American Heart Association Health Care Provider Life Support Course or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer is acceptable.
3. Completion of physical examination with satisfactory results.
4. Copy of Immunization records to include Hepatitis B series or signed waiver and TB skin test.