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Medical Radiologic
Mrs. Thomas,
Mrs. Sartin,
Ms. Gaudin, Advisors
(Wesson Campus)
The Medical Radiologic
Technology program is a two-year program which is accredited by the Joint
Review committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The program
is designed to prepare the graduate for employment as a radiographer
and/or advancement in the field of Radiologic Technology. Learning
activities consist of a combination of theory, laboratory practice, and
clinical experience. Classroom and laboratory activities are
conducted on Copiah-Lincoln Community College's Wesson Campus with
clinical experience being gained at affiliating hospitals.
Successful completion of the program makes the graduate educationally
eligible to write the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
exam and to receive the Associate in Applied Science degree.
The Medical Radiologic
Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite
2850, Chicago, IL
60606-3182, (312) 704-5300.
Mission Statement:
The learning experiences of the Medical Radiologic Technology
program are designed to prepare graduates for employment as entry
level radiographers upon successful completion of the curriculum.
The curriculum prepares students for the life-long learning
process and entry into advanced level modalities. This
program awards graduates an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS).
Goals:
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To ensure that graduates demonstrate entry level competency requirements for radiography.
- To encourage participation in activities which promote professional development and
life-long learning
- To facilitate ethical behavior, effective communication, critical thinking and
problem solving skills in the practice of radiography.
- To aid in the fulfillment of the community's need for registered Radiologic Technologists.
Hospital Affiliations:
- Southwest Ms Regional Medical Center, McComb, MS
- King's Daughters Medical Center, Brookhaven, MS
- VA Memorial Hospital, Jackson, MS
- St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Jackson, MS
- Central Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
- Natchez Regional Medical Center, Natchez, MS
Estimated Program Expenses:
Tuition, room and board are listed in the College Catalog; additional expenses are as follows:
- Books (1st semester) $600.00
- Liability Insurance 15.00
- CPR (to be scheduled) 30.00
- Uniforms 100.00
- Patches 6.00
- Shoes 40.00
- Anatomical Marker 16.00
- Criminal Background Check 50.00
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Books bought after first semester average $150.00
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Special admission
requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age upon entrance into the program.
- Recommended ACT of 19 or higher.
- Completed RGT Application Packet. Application deadline is March 10th
- Acceptance will be based on: completed RGT Application Packet, ACT score, GPA, and an
interview by the selection committee.
NOTE: Application
packets may be obtained from the Counseling Center, RGT department, or
on the web (Radiologic
Application Packet).
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