School of Diagnostic Imaging

Radiologic Technology Program

Admission Requirements

Initial entrance into the BS in Radiologic Technology program requires admission to Rhode Island College as a Radiologic Technology intended major.

Admission into the clinical education program occurs after qualified students satisfy the following:

Completion of an enrollment form signed by the program director.
Completion of the cognate courses (BIOL 108, 231, 335; COMM 358; HED 115, MATH 181, NURS 155 and PHYS 110) with a minimum grade of C in each course.
Completion of the College mathematics and Writing Requirements.
A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.70.
Completion of the Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET) - For additional information, review the official website for HOBET and Educational Resources at http://www.eriworld.com.
Job shadow - Observation of the clinic education portion of the program

In addition, each applicant selected to attend the clinical education program must:

Meet health requirements necessary to function as a radiographer
Document proof of medical insurance
Submit to, and successfully complete, a criminal background check

The admission process is highly competitive. Each year, many candidates apply for up to 20 spaces in the day program and up to 10 spaces in the evening program. In the first phase of the admission process, points are awarded. Applicants with the most points will be invited for a personal interview. Selection of students is based on the following: prerequisite courses, HOBET scores, candidate essay, letters of reference, job shadow, and a personal interview.

The Admissions Committee endeavors to select candidates with the most promise of becoming outstanding radiologic technologists. The committee considers information that depicts an applicant's total qualifications for the radiography program and practice. It does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin or disability.

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