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TCL’s Radiology TCL’s Radiology Technology Program Technology Program

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TCL’s Radiology Technology Program. TCL Division of Health Science Program. Associate in Health Science Major: Radiologic Technology. Accredited : Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Fall entry only 6 semesters (Associate Degree) - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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TCL’s Radiology TCL’s Radiology Technology ProgramTechnology Program

TCL Division of TCL Division of Health Science Health Science

ProgramProgram Associate in Health ScienceAssociate in Health Science

Major: Radiologic TechnologyMajor: Radiologic Technology

Radiologic TechnologyRadiologic TechnologyAssociate DegreeAssociate Degree

John Eichinger, MSRS (R) (CT):John Eichinger, MSRS (R) (CT): Program DirectorProgram DirectorGlenn Levicki, RT(R), (MR), (CT) ARRT:Glenn Levicki, RT(R), (MR), (CT) ARRT: Clinical Clinical

CoordinatorCoordinator• AccreditedAccredited:: Joint Review Committee on Joint Review Committee on

Education in Radiologic Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)Technology (JRCERT)

• Fall entry onlyFall entry only• 6 semesters 6 semesters (Associate (Associate

Degree)Degree)• Eligible for national registry Eligible for national registry

exam to obtain RT (R).exam to obtain RT (R).

• Accept 16 studentsAccept 16 students

Deadline DateDeadline Datefor Application to Radiology for Application to Radiology

Technology ProgramTechnology Program

April 1, 2012April 1, 2012

How Do I Begin?How Do I Begin?1. Apply to the college

• Building 2 (Coleman Hall) in Beaufort• New River Campus in Bluffton• Hampton Campus (Mungin Center) in Hampton• Online at www.tcl.edu. • Acceptance to TCL does NOT guarantee acceptance

into the Radiology Technology Program

2. Have ALL official transcripts sent to college’s Beaufort Admissions Office

• High school or GED certificate• All college• Assure these transcripts are also on file in the Division

of Health Sciences.

3. Apply for Financial Aid

I’ve never been to College!I’ve never been to College!Placement test – COMPASS

1. Make appointment to take• Testing Center (Building 1, Room 201) Beaufort

• Call (843) 525-8344• New River Campus in Bluffton

• Call (843) 470-6024• Hampton Campus in Hampton

• Call (803) 943-42622. Tests

• English• Math• Reading

3. Takes at least 2 hours to complete4. Get results immediately

• Establishes readiness for college courses

I’ve been to college!I’ve been to college!Do I need to take the Do I need to take the

COMPASS?COMPASS?A grade of a A grade of a “C”“C” or better in or better in

• College English and college math College English and college math (algebra)(algebra) OROR

• History/Psychology and college math History/Psychology and college math (algebra)(algebra)

MAY NOT need to take COMPASS! MAY NOT need to take COMPASS!

Is there a time limit on College Is there a time limit on College courses?courses?

Math and Science have Math and Science have 55 year time limit year time limit

What is next? What is next? Advising appointmentAdvising appointment

Call (843) 525-8267Call (843) 525-8267

Bring Compass results Bring Compass results (if applicable)(if applicable) Determine curriculum readinessDetermine curriculum readiness May need to take college courses to evaluate academic May need to take college courses to evaluate academic

successsuccess

Bring College transcripts Bring College transcripts (if applicable)(if applicable) Evaluate courses for transferEvaluate courses for transfer Need grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or greaterNeed grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or greater

Take required Entrance Test (TEAS) after the Take required Entrance Test (TEAS) after the advising appointmentadvising appointment

What is the TEAS?What is the TEAS? Entrance Test Entrance Test

Tests English, math, reading, and science skillsTests English, math, reading, and science skills No calculatorsNo calculators ComputerizedComputerized

Results are good for 3 years at TCLResults are good for 3 years at TCL

Cost is $35Cost is $35 Pay for test in Building 3, CashierPay for test in Building 3, Cashier

Takes about 3½ hours to completeTakes about 3½ hours to complete ComputerizedComputerized Able to print results on completionAble to print results on completion

TEAS TEAS Reading 50 minutesReading 50 minutes

Math 56 minutesMath 56 minutes

Science 50 minutesScience 50 minutes

English 50 minutesEnglish 50 minutes

Is there a study guide?Is there a study guide?

YesYesAvailable at the TCL Bookstore:Available at the TCL Bookstore:

Cost $ 54Cost $ 54

Where do I go to take the Where do I go to take the TEAS Test?TEAS Test?

Testing Center-Beaufort CampusTesting Center-Beaufort Campus Located in Building 1; Room 210Located in Building 1; Room 210

OfferedOffered Monday-ThursdayMonday-Thursday

8:00 am to 8:008:00 am to 8:00

Must have and present:Must have and present: Receipt of paymentReceipt of payment Picture ID Picture ID Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)

TEAS at NEW RIVERTEAS at NEW RIVER Offered:Offered: Monday – Thursday Monday – Thursday

9:00 am – 1:00 pm9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Must have and present:Must have and present: Receipt of paymentReceipt of payment Picture ID Picture ID Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)

The TEAS is computerizedThe TEAS is computerized Timed testTimed test

Key to successKey to success Tutoring available at the Academic Tutoring available at the Academic

Support Center 525-8221Support Center 525-8221 Use study guide availableUse study guide available Practice the sample tests with a timerPractice the sample tests with a timer

TCL Testing Center web site TCL Testing Center web site www.tcl.edu

Do I get a copy of my Do I get a copy of my results?results?

YesYesResults may be printed from Results may be printed from

the ATITESTING.COM sitethe ATITESTING.COM site

What is passing?What is passing?

Composite AverageComposite Average

73%73%

How often can I take it?How often can I take it?

May retake the test one time in May retake the test one time in a 12 month perioda 12 month period

I passed the TEAS TestI passed the TEAS Test! ! What do I do now?What do I do now?

Complete program specific health Complete program specific health science application checklist science application checklist

andandreturn to Division of Health return to Division of Health

SciencesSciencesfor an application.for an application.

Application ChecklistApplication Checklist Complete health science program Complete health science program

checklistchecklist Sign application checklistSign application checklist Turn signed application checklist into the Turn signed application checklist into the

Division of Health Sciences for program Division of Health Sciences for program specific application process.specific application process.

Bring a copy of your TEAS resultsBring a copy of your TEAS results Meet the published application deadline Meet the published application deadline

date.date.

Let’s Wrap It Up! Let’s Wrap It Up!

Tie Up the Loose EndsTie Up the Loose Ends

1.1. Apply to TCLApply to TCL2.2. Request Request ALLALL official transcripts be sent to official transcripts be sent to

TCL Admissions officeTCL Admissions officea)a) Assure copies have been sent to the Division Assure copies have been sent to the Division

of Health Sciencesof Health Sciences3.3. Meet with Health Science advisorMeet with Health Science advisor4.4. Take entrance exam (TEAS Test)Take entrance exam (TEAS Test)5.5. Apply by published deadlineApply by published deadline

QUESTIONS?QUESTIONS?Email Email [email protected]

Call 843-525-8267 and schedule an Call 843-525-8267 and schedule an appointmentappointment

Thank you for your interest in the Thank you for your interest in the Radiology Technology Program at TCLRadiology Technology Program at TCL