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MALCOLM X COLLEGE1900 West Van Buren StreetChicago, IL 60612(312) 850-7373TWO-YEAR CURRICULUMforAn Associate of Applied Science DegreeinRadiographyOFFICES: 3416 / 3419 / 3420LABORATORIES: 3216 / 3523REV 1/14MALCOLM X COLLEGE1900 West Van Buren StreetChicago, IL 60612Phone: (312) 850-7373OFFICE OF RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAMDear Prospective Student:Thank you for your interest and request for information regarding the Radiography Program here at Malcolm X College.Enclosed is a copy of the Program's brochure listing admission requirements, application and other pertinent information.However, you will need to complete an application for admission into Malcolm X College. The program application will not be considered until a current college application is on file in the admissions office. If financial assistance is needed, it is requested that contact be made with a Financial Aid advisor at (312) 850-7146.Return the Radiography application and supporting documentation to my office as soon as possible. If you have any further questions, please call 312/ 850-7373, 312/850-7374, or 312/850-7211.Best wishes for a prosperous future.Sincerely,Michael White, M.P.A, M. Ed., R.T. (R)(T)(CT)Program DirectorMALCOLM X COLLEGERADIOGRAPHY PROGRAMPROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe radiographer uses procedures by which x-radiation is used to obtain radiographs for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Procedures can show internal organs—heart, blood vessels, stomach, intestines, kidneys—and abnormalities of the bones. The Radiography Program provides knowledge and skill development in the art and science of producing quality films for diagnosis and treatment of disease. Career advancement for experienced Radiologic Technologists with further education can lead to positions in Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Computerized Tomography and Mammography. Students may matriculate through an institution of higher learning to earn a baccalaureate degree. The program is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. 91% (149/164) of the students enrolled in the program the past five years have successfully completed. The program has demonstrated an 84% board passage for the past five years. 89% of the graduates surveyed the last five years found employment within 180 days of graduation. The average salary for an entry level radiographer is $22.00 per hour. Salary is based on size and location of the medical facility. The Radiography Program prepares students to become certified and licensed Radiographers. Certification is granted by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists upon successful completion of the national board examination and licensure is granted by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. The program uses the American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ Curriculum Guide. Students are eligible for employment immediately after completion of all program requirements, certification, and licensure. WHO IS ELIGIBLEStudent’s 18 years of age or older, completion of the assessment exam and grades of “C” or better in: Math 118 or higher, and Health Sciences 102 and a 2.5/4.0 cumulative GPA.ADMISSION CRITERIACurrent college admission application, program admission application, college transcripts –transcripts (foreign, other colleges and out of district) must be evaluated for transfer credits prior to application for admission (see the Registrar’s Office for evaluation), two letters of recommendation (typed on letterhead paper), one student essay (typed), and personal interview. Grade point average ranking will be a factor in determining admission. Math and Science course credit must be within the past five years to be used for admission credit.TUITION$89.00 per credit hour (total program credit hours seventy-five excluding prerequisites).$1,044.00 prerequisites (fee varies based on student competencies)/$2,523.00 1st year (varies with completion of general education courses)$2,349.00 2nd year (varies with completion of general education courses)$5,916.00 - both years total Tuition only (varies with completion of general courses)FEES$30.00 program application fee non-refundable/ $25.00 college registration fee/ $25.00 late registration fee$100.00 college activity fee (full time) $50.00 college activity fee (part time)$30.00 laboratory fee (per each lab course)$2,200.00 program / professional fees / books/ uniforms (approximate) Application plus other admission materials MUST be packaged together and mailed or delivered to the program office (room 3419). Application packets are to be downloaded from the website. Incomplete applications will not be accepted for processing for admission. You must make sure that the application package is received before April 1st. Applications that are mailed before the deadline and received in the program office after the deadline will be considered LATE Applications will NOT be considered after the deadline date. Applications should be hand delivered between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm in a sealed 10”x 13” envelope (no binders/folders)FREQUENCY OF ADMISSIONOnce a year- beginning the first week of the summer termClasses are offered during the daytime only.THERE ARE NO EVENING OR WEEKEND CLASSESLENGTH OF COURSE / PROGRAM SCHEDULE The program is accredited for twenty-five monthsThe student typically attends classes on campus two days a week and clinical three days a week for the first year. The day will begin at 8:00 am – 3:30 pm on campus class & 8:00 am – 4:30 pm clinicalThe student typically attends classes on campus two days a week and clinical three days a week for the second year. The day will begin at 8:00 am – 3:30 pm on campus & 8:00 am – 4:30 pm clinicalThe curriculum is two full calendar years. (including Summers)Students MUST follow the curriculum designed by the program.THE TWO YEAR CURRICULUMApplicants must:1.Be admitted to Malcolm X College.2.Be at least 18 years of age.3.Submit completed application form with a $30.00 application fee.(Application will not be processed without fee - cash or money order only) [NO REFUNDS] {Money Order should be made out to Malcolm X College}4.Submit two letters of recommendation either from a past teacher, employer, counselor or minister, etc., on organization letterhead paper. (MUST BE TYPED) 5.Provide a copy of college transcripts. Send a copy to Admission Office and a copy to Radiography Office. Grades must be at least "C" to be considered for eligibility in all prerequisite class and the cumulative Grade Point Average on all transcripts submitted to the Radiography Program Office must be 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. All foreign students will be required to submit transcripts from all secondary institutions attended with certified English translations and U.S. course equivalencies. All transcripts (in district and out of district) must be formally reviewed and evaluated by the registrar’s office prior to application to the program.Submit an essay letter to the Radiography program stating why you chose the field of Diagnostic Radiography and Malcolm X College. (MUST BE TYPED) (minimum of one page)7.Be interviewed by members of the Program's selection committee before acceptance into the program. Interviews are scored and ranked.plete with a "C" or better the minimal competencies (prerequisites). Other general education courses listed on the curriculum sheet must also be completed with a grade of “C” of better. GPA ranking will be a factor in admission. Minimal of cumulative 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale to be considered for admission into the program.Note: All documents MUST BE attached to the application.Incomplete applications will not be pleted applications are ranked and accepted into the Radiography Program based on:Grade Point AverageInterview PointsUPON ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM, THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE NEEDED:Provide a copy of current Health Insurance.Provide a copy of recent Medical Examination.CPR CertificationBackground and Drug Screening (students must pass drug screen)All students admitted into the program must complete ALL COURSES, both general education and radiography, prior to graduation.SEE COLLEGE ADVISORS FOR ADVISEMENTPhysical Requirements to Increase Successful Performance in the Clinical Area A person working in the field as a radiographer may be required to perform many extraneous and laborious tasks. Patient care in the clinical area requires excellent communication and language skills.Therefore all students must be able to:A.Stand on feet for approximately 8 hoursB.Push and/or pull patients with weights that may exceed 200 lbs. municate in English well enough so that you can be understood by others, and others can understand you.D.Execute both hand and pedal dexterity E.Give directions and respond to patient requestsF.Operate portable equipmentG.Critique visually a filmH.Exhibit good hearing ability & is able to exercise good body mechanicsI.Lift and carry various accessory equipmentThe following prerequisite courses are required as minimal competencies. Each course must be taken by ALL STUDENTS to establish eligibility for admission:(or higher) Mathematics1184Credit Hours Biology 120 or Health Sciences1023Credit HoursOther general education courses required to complete the program: (May be taken during the program tenure)English1013Credit HoursBiology2265Credit HoursBiology 2275Credit HoursPsychology 2013Credit HoursComputer Info Systems1203Credit HoursNew students are accepted into the Radiologic Technology Program during the Spring of each year, with the program starting date the first week of the summer term.SUMMER SEMESTER 2014COURSE CREDIT HOURSRT 1012FIRST YEARFALL SEMESTER 2014SPRING SEMESTER 2015COURSECREDIT HOURSCOURSECREDIT HOURSRT 1153RT 1022RT 1242RT 2324RT 1312RT 1414RT 1404RT 1053RT 2083RT 1281TOTAL14TOTAL13SUMMER SEMESTER 2015COURSECREDIT HOURSRT 2424SECOND YEARFALL SEMESTER 2015SPRING SEMESTER 2016COURSECREDIT HOURSCOURSECREDIT HOURSRT 2053RT 2062RT 2334RT 2021RT 2342RT 2003RT 2434RT 2445TOTAL13TOTAL11THE RADIOGRAPHY PROGRAMMalcolm X College offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiography. The program is accredited by the Joint Review on Education in Radiologic Technology and qualifies graduates to write the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination. Graduates are also eligible for State licensure upon successful completion of the program. The curriculum consists of both didactic and clinical components.Upon completion of the two years A.A.S. Degree Program (Diagnostic Radiography), students will be able to:A.Write the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination.B.Become licensed by the State of Illinois, Department of Nuclear Safety.C.Be employed as a staff technologist in clinics, hospitals, physicians' offices and industry. D.Continue their education to earn a baccalaureate or higher degree in a four-year college or university.E.Continue Radiography training beyond the normal requirements in the area of bio-medical engineering, radio-pharmacology, CT scanning, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Special Angiography Procedures, Interventional Procedures, and Equipment Application Specialist.The following clinical education centers are included in the program's accreditation:Jackson Park HospitalChicago, IL 60649 Jesse Brown V.A. Medical Center Rush University CenterChicago, IL 60612 Chicago, IL 60612St. Bernard HospitalWeiss Hospital Chicago, IL 60621Chicago, IL 60637Roseland Community HospitalMt. Sinai Hospital Medical CenterChicago, IL 60628 Chicago, IL 60608Provident-Hospital of Cook CountySouth Shore HospitalChicago, IL 60615Chicago, IL 60617University of Chicago Hospitals & Med CtrStroger Cook County HospitalChicago, IL 60615Chicago, IL 60612DEADLINE DATESPlease Read and Observe all Deadline Dates1.FEBUARY 1, 2014 - THE FIRST DAY to download the APPLICATION PACKET for the Radiography Program on-line.2.APRIL 1, 2014 - THE LAST DAY for submitting APPLICATIONS and supporting documents for the program such as letters of recommendations, college transcripts, and your essay stating why you chose Radiography as a career and Malcolm X College (packaged and submitted together). Applications should be hand delivered between the hours of 8:00am to 4:00pm in a sealed 10” x 13”envelope (no binders/folders)PLEASE NOTE: Materials submitted after DEADLINE DATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. New applications must be submitted each year. The program does not recycle applications.APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE HAND CARRIED TO:MALCOLM X COLLEGERADIOGRAPHY PROGRAMRoom 34191900 West Van Buren StreetChicago, IL 60612GENERAL INFORMATIONInformation regarding financial aid and its various sources of grants and scholarships is available through the Office of Financial Aid, (312) 850-7146, Room rmation regarding college admissions and appropriate documents for college admissions is available in the Office of Admissions, (312) 850-7146, Room 1502.Transcripts from other colleges/universities should be evaluated by Office of Records, Room 1502 before applying to the Radiography Program. It is your responsibility to make sure the application is received before or on April 1st. Applications that are mailed before the deadline and received in the program office after the deadline date will be considered late and will not be considered for admission into the program.MALCOLM X COLLEGERadiography ProgramAPPLICATION FOR ADMISSIONPLEASE TYPEName: type here Last FirstMiddle initialAddress: type here City: type here State:type here Zip: type here Emalil Address type here Phone: Day: Click here to enter text. Evening: type here 18 years or older: (?) Yes / (?) NoHave you previously attended or currently enrolled in any City College(s)? ( ?) Yes / (? )NoAre you transferring credits* from another college or university? (?) Yes / (?) No * Official transcripts of all transfer courses must be on file in MXC Office of Admissions.Is this your first application to the program? (?)YES / (?)NO Signature:Date:_____/ __/_ ____Deadline for submitting this application is: April 1, 2014, 4:00 PMThe Radiography Program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or marital status based on admissions policies.Note: All required documents MUST BE included in the application packet. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered for admission.No personal checks will be accepted for the application fee. Money orders or cash only for the application fee. (MO made out to MXC)NO REFUNDS are given after the application is turned into the Radiography Program Office.THE PROGRAM WILL NOTIFY CANDIDATES OF INTERVIEW STATUS BY EMAIL.PROGRAM INTERVIEWS ARE SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2014.Revised Jan-14 ................
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