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family health clinics
healthplex

AREAS OF EXCELLENCE
bariatric center
chest pain center
women's diagnostic center
kathryn o'connor
regional cancer center

MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
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school of radiology
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Minimum Prerequisites for Admission
Applications will be accepted beginning October 1 of every year and close about December 31 of every year. All prerequisites must be completed and transcripts received by the Program Director by December 31 of each year. The required prerequisites are:

Curriculum
Introduction to Radiologic Technology
Medical – Legal Issues
Patient Care Procedures
Anatomy and Physiology
Positioning
Common Contrast Procedures
Physics
Radiologic Critique
Image Receptacles and Process
Radiologic Technique and Image Production
Cross Sectional Anatomy
First Year Clinical Experience
Special Procedures
Advanced Imaging Tech
CT Applications
Radiation Protection
Quality Assurance
Registry Review
Second Year Clinical Experience

THE PROFESSION
Registered Radiologic Technologist
Radiologic Technology, or Radiography, is a science combining advanced technology and human compassion. Radiologic Technologists utilize their knowledge of physics, human anatomy, patient care, and physiology to create permanent medical images for the diagnosis of diseases and/or preventative measures. The Radiologic Technologist provides patient services using specialized imaging equipment under the direction of a physician.

Radiographers strive to provide quality patient care and are particularly concerned with limiting radiation exposure to patients, self, and others. This profession requires people who have a dependable personality with a mature and caring nature. As a Radiologic Technologist, you will:

work with doctors to provide quality radiographs in the radiology department,
surgery, emergency room, hospital room, outpatient clinic, or imaging centers
deliver the least amount of radiation per dose
provide physical and mental comfort, and
work with state-of-the-art imaging equipment
Job opportunities are available in various settings such as hospitals, health care facilities, physicians’ offices, mobile imaging companies, industrial plants, research centers, government agencies, commercial sales, and marketing. The starting salary for Radiologic Technologists in Texas is approximately $33,000 per year and can range much higher in larger cities. Opportunities for advancement are available in: Management, Research
Education
Ultrasonography (RDMS)
Computerized Tomography (CT)
Mammography (M)
Cardiovascular Special Procedures (CV)
Nuclear Medicine (NM)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Citizens Medical Center offers a 24-month credentialed educational program, which prepares entry-level radiographers for this challenging career.

Hospital Information
Citizens Medical Center is a 344-bed, acute care hospital that has access to the best research and clinical expertise available in health care. In its third decade as the area’s leader in cardiac care, Citizens is equipped with sophisticated diagnostic, surgical, and medical treatments designed specifically for the cardiac patient. Citizens Medical Center is a Lead Level III Trauma Center and offers the Chest Pain Center as a means for cardiac patients to present with clinical symptoms of a heart and be quickly diagnosed.

With six floors dedicated to patient care, Citizens Medical Center is also the leader in cancer therapy. The Kathryn O’Connor Regional Cancer Center is ranked as one of the best in the nation.

As a student in the Radiography program, you will obtain clinical experience through the Radiology Department.

Mission and Goals
It is the Mission of the Citizens Medical Center School of Radiography to prepare students to practice in the Professional Discipline.

Students will be Clinically Competent.Students will demonstrate knowledge, comprehension, and application of critical thinking and problem solving skills.Students will communicate effectively.Students will understand the importance of Professional Development, Growth, Ethics, and values of Radiographers.

Students will be employable and meet the needs of the community.

SCHOLASTIC & CLINICAL REQUIREMENTS
Scholastic Requirements
Students enrolled in the Citizens Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology are required to meet the following scholastic standards:

A minimum grade of “C” is required in each course. Our grading scale is as follows:

100% - 95% = A
94% - 88% = B
87% - 80% = C

Failure to maintain a Grade of C in either clinical or didactic course work in the first 8 weeks of enrollment of the program will result in immediate dismissal from the program. Failure after this time will result in a formal written notice. After 3 formal written notices of any kind, students will be excused from the program.

Clinical Requirements
Students are assigned on a rotational basis to all areas of the Radiology Department. Assignments in Diagnostic, Radiation Therapy, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, CT Scanning, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound and Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory are arranged to broaden the student’s knowledge of related specialties. Most of the student’s education will revolve around diagnostic radiology. Competency is based on the American Society of Radiologic Technologists guidelines and students must maintain a minimum grade of 85% in clinical studies.

The Citizens Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology offers an advanced certificate to those students that prove competency in Computed Tomography.

The Victoria College Associates Degree / Citizens Medical Center
Articulation Program
The Victoria College now awards 16 hours of credit towards an Associates of Applied Science Degree. The student must complete the core courses required and pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists exam. The student would need to set-up a degree plan with a counselor at The Victoria College prior to graduation.

Since you are required to take 15 college credits as prerequisites into our program, it might be a good idea to double check The Victoria College core classes or accepted transfer classes and plan for your prerequisites to satisfy the following categories:

Courses from this selection are for the individual who does not have an adequate background in Math and Science and does not intend to pursue a college degree.

Biology 1408, 1409, 2404
Math 0303, 1314
Medical Terminology 1310

Biology 2401 or 2402
Chemistry 1405 or 1407
Math 1314
Physics 1401 or 1402

Obtaining Application Informational Packages
Applications are only accepted beginning October 1 and no longer accepted after December 31 of every year. Applications may be hand delivered to the front desk in the Radiology Department at Citizens Medical Center and addressed to:

By Web (the preferred method to obtain a package):
Download package Here

By E-Mail, send request to:
mjreynolds@cmcvtx.org

By Phone:
Call Program Director at (361)572-5062 and state you are requesting an Application Information Package. Speak clearly and slowly, leaving your Name, Complete Address, and your Telephone Number on the recording. Application information packages are generally mailed every Monday.

By Mail, send request to:
M.J. Reynolds, B.S., R.T.(R)(T)
Program Director, School of Radiologic Technology
Citizens Medical Center
2701 Hospital Drive
Victoria, Texas 77901

COSTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Application Fee:
A $25.00 dollar non-refundable application fee submitted with the application covers the costs of tests and processing the application. If you mail your application, please send a check or money order made payable to Citizens Medical Center.

Tuition, Books and Fees:
The tuition cost of the program is $1,000.00 for the two years of training. Books are included in tuition costs. Uniform costs are the student’s responsibility and must be ordered and paid for June 1. The Radiology Department selects these uniforms and specified uniforms are worn on specified days.

1. $50.00 of this amount is sent in with your agreement letter. Check or Money Order only please.
2. $475.00 is due the first day of class. The remaining $475.00 is due within 30 days of beginning class. Check or Money Order only please.
3. The $25.00 admission fee is not applied to tuition costs.

Refund(s):
The $50.00 sent in with the agreement letter is non-refundable. IF the student leaves the program within the first month, and has paid full tuition, and returns all their books, they will receive a $200.00 refund. IF the student has not paid full tuition, then there is no refund before or after the first month and they are required to return their books.

Financial Assistance:
Students do not receive a salary or stipend while in the program. This program is approved for Veterans Administration benefits only. The school does not participate in federally secured loans or grants (Pell grant, etc.) nor is the program approved under the Hazelwood Act.

ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM

1. Students must submit all required materials.
2. Students must achieve acceptable scores on aptitude tests given.
3. Students must observe in our Radiology Department.
4. Students must be interviewed by our Admissions Committee.
5. A limited number of positions are available in each class and many more applicants apply to be admitted. Student selection is based on a combination of academic preparedness, entrance examina tion scores, personal interviews, career, and life experiences.
6. Students must pass a satisfactory medical screening by the Medical Center’s personnel. Screening includes but is not limited to:

TB Skin Test
Chest X-Ray ** only if applicant has a positive PPD **
Health Questionnaire
Complete Blood Count
Rubella Titer
Lifting Test

All applicants are notified by letter of their status on or before May 1. Students selected for the July class will receive a Letter of Agreement with instructions to complete the entrance process.

Click here to download an Information Package.
Click here to download a Transcript Request Form.