Radiologic Technology Associate in Applied Science

Prerequisites and Admission Criteria

All listed prerequisites must be completed by the posted application deadlines in order to be eligible for admission. Admission is competitive and not guaranteed to any student at any time.

The admission process is nondiscriminatory in regards to age, color, height, weight, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, or gender identity or expression.

*Grades earned in ENGL 102 and Humanities/Fine Arts do not count toward application point total, but MUST be successfully completed prior to program application to be considered eligible to apply.

**Science coursework MUST be completed within 10 years of application deadline.

Eligibility

Physical Exam and Immunization Requirements

If admitted to the program, all Rad Tech students are required to have a physical exam completed prior to beginning Rad Tech Program classes. Students must obtain approval and signature from a physician on a Lake Michigan College Health Certification form as part of this physical. It is not an annual physical exam, but rather a review and verification that students meet the programs technical standards, and are able to participate in the program safely.

As part of this physical exam, it is essential to provide proof of freedom from communicable diseases. Specific vaccinations must be completed or proof of antibody titer immunity provided for the following:

• MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella)
• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis)
• Varicella*
• Hepatitis B vaccination (Injection series) 
• Proof of freedom from Tuberculosis (TB)**
• Flu vaccination**

*History of disease (chickenpox as a child) is NOT valid. Students must provide proof of vaccination, or titer test results showing immunity.
**Must be renewed annually

Criminal Background Requirements

All Radiologic Technology students are required to pass a criminal background check and a urine drug screen for admission into the program. Students are responsible for paying the non-refundable cost of the background search and drug screen. If a criminal record is found, the student may be asked to forfeit their seat in the Radiologic Technology program. If a positive drug test result is returned, students will be required to forfeit their seat in the Nursing program.

Any applicant that has been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor must pre-apply to ARRT for determination of eligibility to sit for national certification examination. If you have questions about your situation, please contact the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 1255 Northland Dr., St. Paul, Minnesota, 55120-1155, phone 651-687-0048 or the American Registry.

Radiologic Technology Student Handbook

The Radiologic Technology program is a highly technical program, and deals with the safety of patients admitted to local hospitals and Radiologic Technology homes. For this reason, Radiologic Technology students are subject to many rules not required of other College students. Most of these rules are listed in the Radiologic Technology Student Handbook. A printed copy of the handbook will be given to accepted students at their scheduled Radiologic Technology Program orientation. The Radiologic Technology program schedule may not necessarily follow the LMC Academic Calendar or holiday schedule. Students may be assigned clinical shifts the morning, daytime, or evening on any day of the week.

CPR Certification

CPR certification (BLS Provider through American Heart Association) is required for all admitted Radiologic Technology students, and must be obtained before starting first semester Radiologic Technology program classes.  Fully online courses, Heartsaver, and Race for Life are NOT considered valid forms of CPR certification for the Radiologic Technology program.

It is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED that students complete or renew their CPR certification in the summer months AFTER acceptance to the program to ensure that their certification does not expire while in the program. Lapse of certification will result in inability to attend clinical. Details on CPR certification will be detailed in students’ acceptance letters upon admission.

CPR classes are available at Lake Michigan College.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will I practice my skills during the program?
In addition to on-campus lab, the clinical facilities used by Lake Michigan College's Radiologic Technology program include hospitals and doctors’ offices located in Michigan and Indiana. The hospitals are recognized by nationally known accrediting agencies. Private offices meet the health and safety requirements for the State. The clinical schedule for the Radiology program may not follow the LMC Academic Calendar; students may work all clinical shifts outside of the normal college hours.

What else do I need to practice as a radiographic technologist?
Upon successful completion of the Radiologic Technology program, students will receive an Associate in Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology (AAS/RT). Graduates are then eligible to sit for the certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Radiography. Successful completion of the ARRT exam allows the radiographer to use the initials of R.T., (R), which means Registered Technologist, Radiography. Some states have additional license requirements or use the results from the national certification tests (ARRT) for license issuance. 

Any applicant that has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor should pre-apply to ARRT for determination of eligibility to sit for the national certification examination. If a student has questions about their specific situation, they should contact the Program Chair and contact the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, 1255 Northland Dr., St. Paul, Minnesota, 55120-1155, phone 651-687-0048.