TCL Health Science Programs: Radiologic Technology Program Information Presentation
User Manual: Radiologic-Technology-Program-Information-Presentation
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TCL’s Radiology Technology
Program
TCL Division of
Health Science Program
Associate in Health Science
Major: Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology
Associate Degree
John Eichinger, MSRS (R) (CT): Program Director
Glenn Levicki, BSRS, RT(R), (MR), (CT) ARRT: Clinical
Coordinator
•Accredited:
Joint Review Committee on
Education in Radiologic
Technology (JRCERT)
•Fall entry only
•6 semesters (Associate Degree)
•Eligible for national registry
exam to obtain RT (R).
•Accept 16 students
Deadline Date
for Application to Radiology
Technology Program
April 1, 2014
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
3. Apply for Financial Aid
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) 470-6002
•Hampton Campus in Hampton
•Call (803) 943-4262
2. Tests
•English
•Math
•Reading
3. Takes at least 2 hours to complete
4. Get results immediately
•Establishes readiness for college courses
I’ve been to college!
Do I need to take the COMPASS?
A grade of a “C” or better in
•College English and college math (algebra)
OR
•History/Psychology and college math (algebra)
MAY NOT need to take COMPASS!
Is there a time limit on College
courses?
Math and Science have
5 year time limit
What is next?
Advising appointment
Call (843) 525-8267
Bring Compass results (if applicable)
Determine curriculum readiness
May need to take college courses to evaluate academic success
Bring College transcripts (if applicable)
Evaluate courses for transfer
Need grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or greater
What is the TEAS?
Entrance Test
Tests English, math, reading, and science skills
No calculators
Computerized
Results are good for 3 years at TCL
Cost is $40
Pay for test in Building 2, Cashier
Takes about 3½ hours to complete
Computerized
Able to print results on completion
TEAS
Reading 50 minutes
Math 56 minutes
Science 50 minutes
English 50 minutes
Is there a study guide?
Yes
Available at the TCL Bookstore:
Cost $63.35
Where do I go to take the
TEAS Test?
Testing Center-Beaufort Campus
Located in Building 1; Room 210
Call 843-525-8344 to schedule a testing time
Must have and present:
Receipt of payment
Picture ID
Bring pencils (scrap paper provided)
Do I get a copy of my results?
Yes
Results may be printed from the
ATITESTING.COM site
What is passing?
Composite Average
73% Version IV
63% Version V
How often can I take it?
May retake the test one time in a
12 month period
I passed the TEAS Test!
What do I do now?
Complete program specific health
science application checklist
and
return to Division of Health Sciences
for an application.
Application Checklist
Complete health science program checklist
Sign application checklist
Turn signed application checklist and
weighted admission sheet into the Health
Science office
Bring a copy of your TEAS results
Meet the published application deadline
date.
Let’s Wrap It Up!
Tie Up the Loose Ends
1. Apply to TCL
2. Request
ALL
official transcripts be sent to TCL
Admissions office
3. Meet with Health Science advisor
4. Take entrance exam (TEAS Test)
5. Apply by published deadline
