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About the Radiologic Technology program

The OSU-OKC Radiologic Technology Associate of Applied Science degree is a 68-credit hour program, which includes classroom and laboratory instruction on campus as well as supervised clinical experiences at affiliated health agencies.

 

Benefits of an OSU-OKC Radiologic Technology Degree:

  • As part of the requirements for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification process, candidates must complete an ARRT verified educational program and earn an academic degree (associate degree or higher). OSU-OKC’s Radiologic Technology program is an ARRT verified educational program and offers an Associate of Applied Science academic degree, which meets these requirements.
  • OSU-OKC’s Radiologic Technology program is accredited through OSU-OKC’s Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Institutional Accreditation, which is an ARRT recognized accreditation agency. Upon program completion, graduates are eligible for national board exams through the ARRT.
  • Students will participate in instructor-led lab sessions using state-of-the-art Direct Digital radiography and PACS systems.
  • Students are exposed to a wide variety of procedures in the clinical setting to allow them to achieve program competency requirements, with a 1:1 student to radiography clinical staff ratio at each clinical site.

 

Admission to the Radiologic Technology program is based upon a points system. One class is admitted to the program every academic year. Up to 20 students are admitted each year with the applicant pool varying from 60 to 100 applications. The accepted number is commensurate to the number of clinical rotations that we have available to offer the students. The following factors are considered in selecting students:

 

  • Grades from required prerequisite coursework
  • 2.5 Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of all previous collegiate academic work
  • Pre-Admission TEAS test score
  • Required prerequisite courses completed
  • Pre-clinical vaccination/shot records (Due upon admission to the program)

 

JOB FACT FILE

Radiologic Technologists and Technicians are among Oklahoma’s Top 100 Critical Occupations with an average of 244 annual openings and median annual earnings of $60,049.60 with an associate degree.  Top 100 Critical Occupations - Oklahoma Works - Oklahoma Works

 

According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, national employment of radiologic technologists is projected to grow 6 percent from 2021 to 2031, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 16,600 openings for radiologic and MRI technologists are projected each year, on average, over the decade.
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/radiologic-technologists.htm#tab-6

 

Computer Literacy Requirement

Students enrolled in the program will be expected to use the computer for generating reports, testing, computer-assisted instruction and electronic searches. The cardiovascular technology curriculum at OSU-Oklahoma City is computer intensive. Graduation from the program allows the student to meet the computer literacy requirement. An introductory computer course is recommended for students lacking computer experience and/or skills.

 

 

Academic Advantage

The department's radiologic technology laboratory includes state-of-the-art digital radiography (DR) equipment, and a cloud-based PACS system. The program equipment also includes a full body DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) machine, a DR equipped portable X-Ray machine, a deactivated fluoroscopy C-Arm for simulations, and two full body X-Ray phantoms with real human skeleton bones for students to learn and practice taking real images similar to actual patients. The program is designed to take five (5) semesters to complete starting from the time you are admitted into the program and take your first radiologic technology course. You cannot double up on the radiologic technology courses because each course builds upon the previous course. Even if you have all of your support and related courses completed or have a degree in another field, it will still take 5 semesters to complete the radiologic technology program.

 

 

 

  • Cost of Attendance
    • Tuition for Radiologic Technology students is the same as for all other OSU-Oklahoma City students with the addition of the below items:
    • Student uniforms, patches, radiologic technology graduate pin
    • Possible application fee for registry examination upon graduation
    • Rubella, Rubeola and Varicella Immunity, Tuberculosis Test, Hepatitis B Immunity or Waiver and Healthcare Provider CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification
    • Books and online programs fees
    • Background checks
    • Drug Screens
    • Organizational dues
    • Vehicular Maintenance to insure reliable transportation to/from clinical affiliates
    • Lab Fees

     

    For assistance in applying for grants, loans, tuition waivers and scholarships, please contact a financial aid officer at (405) 945-8646.

     

    More information on full costs of attendance

  • Board Certification

    To meet the educational requirements of the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) primary pathway for the national board certification examination, applicants must successfully complete an ARRT-approved educational program in the same discipline as the credential they are pursuing AND earn an associate's degree or higher. 

     

    OSU-OKC’s Radiologic Technology program is an ARRT approved educational program and offers an Associate of Applied Science academic degree. Upon successful completion of the OSU-OKC Radiologic Technology program, graduates are immediately eligible to sit for their national board examination through the ARRT.

     

    After graduation, applicants may make three attempts within three years to pass the ARRT certification and registration examination. The three-year period begins with the starting date of the applicant’s first attempt at taking the ARRT exam. After three unsuccessful exam attempts or three years—whichever comes first—the applicant’s eligibility ends.

     

    If an applicant fails an ARRT exam three times within three years, to regain eligibility to reapply for a primary pathway certification and registration, applicants must re-enroll in the same or a similar educational program or pursue a post-primary pathway. 

     

    For more information, please visit the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) website

  • ADA Accommodations

    OSU-Oklahoma City is committed to providing educational opportunities and reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified students with disabilities based upon the documentation of a disability covered under Section 504 the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
     
    Students with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations in their courses must register with and provide disability documentation to the Advisor to Students with Disabilities who has the authority to review, coordinate, and facilitate student accommodation needs. It is important to note that, in order to progress successfully through the cardiovascular sonography curriculum and function as a sonographer upon graduation, an individual must be able to perform certain physical and intellectual, and sensory abilities that include critical thinking, vocal, visual, auditory, dexterity and computer competency requirements. Academic requirements that are upheld and regarded as being essential to the program or course of instruction being pursued by a student with a disability or to any directly related licensing requirement are not regarded as discriminatory.

  • Technical Standards
    Guidelines for Admission and Retention in the Associate Degree Radiologic Technology Program

    Guidelines for Admission to and Retention in the Associate Degree Radiologic Technology Program and Enrollment in the Radiologic Technology Program are dictated by the number of available clinical facilities in the community.

    OSU-Oklahoma City is committed to providing educational opportunities and reasonable accommodations to otherwise qualified students with disabilities based upon the documentation of a disability covered under Section 504 the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.

    Students with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations in their courses must register with and provide disability documentation to the Advisor to Students with Disabilities who has the authority to review, coordinate, and facilitate student accommodation needs. It is important to note that, in order to progress successfully through the Radiologic Technology curriculum and function as a Radiologic Technologist upon graduation, an individual must be able to perform certain physical and intellectual, and sensory abilities that include critical thinking, vocal, visual, auditory, dexterity and computer competency requirements. Academic requirements that are upheld and regarded as being essential to the program or course of instruction being pursued by a student with a disability or to any directly related licensing requirement are not regarded as discriminatory.

    Therefore, to be considered for admission or to be retained in the program after admission, all applicants must possess:

     

    • Sufficient visual acuity, such as is needed in the accurate preparation for the observation necessary for client assessment and Radiography care.
    • Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from clients and members of the health team and to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such as stethoscopes, IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, fire alarms, etc.
    • Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills required in meeting client and emerging clinical health care needs safely. These include but are not limited to transportation and manipulation of heavy equipment and performance of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
    • Sufficient communication and language skills (speech, comprehension, reading and writing) to interact with clients and the health care team and to communicate effectively, as may be necessary in client’s interest and safety.
    • Sufficient intellectual functions and emotional stability to plan/implement proper patient care.
  • Computer Literacy Standards

    Students enrolled in the program will be expected to use the computer for generating reports, testing, computer-assisted instruction and electronic searches. The cardiovascular technology curriculum at OSU-Oklahoma City is computer intensive. Graduation from the program allows the student to meet the computer literacy requirement. An introductory computer course is recommended for students lacking computer experience and/or skills.

  • Program Policies

    In addition to the policies and procedures of OSU-Oklahoma City the following policies will apply to candidates entering the Cardiovascular Sonography program.

     

    Grades

    A programmatic grade point average of 2.0 (C) is required for graduation from the Cardiovascular Sonography program. Grades of “C” or better are required for all courses necessary for the Associate in Applied Science in Cardiovascular Sonography.

     

    Radiologic Technology Student Handbook

 

Accreditation

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which validates the quality of an institution's academic programs at all degree levels. As an academic program of OSU-OKC, the Radiologic Technology program is approved and recognized as an accredited educational program by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Immediately upon program completion, graduates are eligible for national board exams through the ARRT.

 

As part of the ARRT requirements for certification and registration, candidates must complete an ARRT verified and approved educational program and earn an academic degree (associate degree or higher) that is accredited by ARRT-Recognized Accreditation Agencies. OSU-OKC’s Radiologic Technology program is an ARRT approved and verified educational program and offers an Associate of Applied Science academic degree, which meets these requirements.

 

For more information, contact:

440 N. Portland Ave., Room 1203
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
(405) 945-8698
ok.healthsciences@okstate.edu

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