CLINICAL PRACTICE III

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6 Completion Award: Associate in Applied Science Degree 59 . . . The Place To Be MEDICAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY The Medical Radiologic Technology program is a two-year technical program designed to prepare graduates for employment as a radiologic technologist or radiographer. Radiographers use equipment that emits ionizing radiation to image internal structures of the body. Employment opportunities include various health care facilities such as hospitals, doctors’ offices, medical clinics, imaging centers, and sports medicine clinics. The program provides a foundation for obtaining higher level degrees of study or placement into advanced specialty imaging or treatment modalities in the healthcare field. Examples of advanced areas for registered technologists include ultrasound, CT, MRI, cardiovascular-interventional radiography, mammography, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, administration, and education. The radiography curriculum includes technical and academic courses. Classroom and laboratory activities are conducted on Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Wesson Campus and clinical experience is gained at affiliating hospitals. Upon successful completion of the program the student is awarded an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Medical Radiologic Technology and is eligible to apply for a state license and write the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) exam. The Medical Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Upper Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606- 3182, (313)704-5300, www.jrcert.org. Special admission requirements: 1. Must have an accredited high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma. 2. Must be 18 years of age upon entrance into the program. 3. Required ACT of 18 or higher. 4. Completed RGT Application Packet. Applications are accepted for the fall semester. Application deadline is February 1. 5. Selection is based on RGT application packet, GPA, ACT score, and an interview. 6. If selected, all applicants must participate in drug and alcohol testing and a criminal history background check. NOTE: Application packets may be obtained from Enrollment Services at 601-643-8324 or online at https://www.colin.edu/programs-of-study/career-technical/health-sciences/ medical-radiologic-technology/mrt-application-process/. SUMMER TERM