better overall understanding of the diversity of work that occurs in imaging departments. Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from the various clinical education sites. Clinical Education is scheduled from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the following days: First Year: Fall: Friday Spring: Monday, Wednesday Summer: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Second Year: Fall: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Spring: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday The student will not be schedule for more than 40 hours per week, which includes classes and clinical education rotations. In addition, for the safety of the students and patients, not more than ten clinical hours shall be schedule in any one day. Hours exceeding these limitations must be voluntary on the student’s part. Students are responsible for fees associated with the cost of computer-based clinical grading and record keeping.
Radiologic Technology Grading Scale A=93-100 B=86-92 C=80-85 D=66-79 F=<65
Radiographic Academic Progression Requirements: • • •
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All RAD courses must be taken in sequential order. The student must earn a minimum of a “C” or better in all RAD courses. The student must earn a minimum of a “C” in Principles of Human Anatomy & Physiology I, Pharmacology & the Human Body, Sectional Anatomy, and Standards for Patient Care to continue in the sequence. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 must be maintained throughout the program.
Graduation Requirements • Meet all Rio Grande graduation requirements. • Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 • Earn a minimum of a “C” in each RAD course. • Complete all General Education courses. • The student must successfully complete all credit hours in order to graduate. • Complete all ARRT competencies. • Return all personnel radiation monitors or submit a Badge Replacement Form. A student will be ineligible to graduate from the Radiologic Technology Program and ineligible to take the National Certification Examination in Radiology through the
American Registry of Radiologic Technology until all course requirements have been satisfied. Failure to meet any, but not limited to, the above Radiographic academic requirements will result in the student’s dismissal from the program. The student may be eligible to reapply to the program the next calendar year.
Program Officials: Program Director Chris Barker, M.S., RT(R) (ARRT) cbarker@rio.edu 740-245-7319 Clinical Coordinator Chris Barker, M.S., RT(R) (ARRT) cbarker@rio.edu 740-245-7319
Additional Information: Individuals interested in the Radiologic Technology Program may contact the Office of Admissions; University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College, P.O. Box 500, Rio Grande, OH 45674-0500. Applicants may also contact the University by telephone 740-245-5353 or 1-800-282-7201 (Toll Free in OH, WV, and KY), or by fax 740-245-7260. To view and/or print a copy of the Radiologic Technology Program FACT Sheet and/or the Radiologic Technology Program application. Visit the program’s website at https://www.rio.edu/nursingandalliedhealth/radiologictechnology/ The University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande Community College reserves the right to change the admission requirements or policies. All requirements will be periodically updated.
RESPIRATORY THERAPY School of Allied Health & Exercise Studies College of Professional & Technical Studies Davis Career Center 740-245-7301 office; 740-245-7440 fax
Mission Statement In accordance with the mission of URG/RGCC, the Respiratory Therapy program is designed to provide an educational program that will prepare students to practice as qualified Respiratory Care Practitioners and to serve the community healthcare agencies by graduating competent and experienced Respiratory Care Practitioners. The program will build a solid foundation from which graduates can evolve with the changing respiratory therapy environment to grow into well-respected healthcare professionals.
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