2009 - 2011 CNM Catalog June 2010, Volume 43 with Addendum Information [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]
Radiologic Technology
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School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety
CONTACT INFORMATION
Program information is available from the School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety office at (505) 224-4111 or Academic Advisement and Career Development (505) 224-4321 or from Program Director/Chair at (505) 224-5208.
cnm.edu/depts/hwps/progs
Program Description
Radiologic technology is a healthcare profession for practitioners who work in hospitals, clinics and free-standing imaging centers. The radiographer is a member of the healthcare team who works directly with the patient and the physician in performing a wide variety of diagnostic and interventional therapy procedures. The rapid expansion of medical diagnostic imaging has greatly increased the diversity and utility of medical diagnosis. Radiologic Technology is a 5-term associate of science degree program. The radiographer must be proficient in the knowledge of radiographic exposure, anatomy, patient positioning, the operation of specialized equipment and the care and management of the patient. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The program meets the ARRT (American Registration of Radiologic Technologist) accreditation requirements through the NCACS-HLC institutional accreditation of Central New Mexico Community College.
Special Requirements
Before entering the program, students must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be admitted to CNM, declare Radiologic Technology as a major, establish a college GPA of 2.0 or better, and complete the course prerequisites.
Selection of students into the program will be determined by the number of completed courses required for the degree, and date of declared major in Radiologic Technology.
Students petitioning for the Radiologic Technology program may take the following WorkKeys tests. All tests must be completed and have achieved the minimum scores listed below to get preference for petitioning.
- Listening – level 3
- Locating Information (Health Care version) – level 5
- Observation – level 5
- Teamwork – level 4
WorkKeys testing may be taken at the following locations: WorkKeys Testing Center, Main Campus, room TC-107, (505) 224-4235. For more information on how WorkKeys scores are used in the petitioning process, please visit our program website: cnm.edu/depts/hwps/progs/allied/radtech/index.php
Additionally, students may get preference for petitioning by having a CNM GPA of 2.5 or better and the number of times they petition.
Once admitted to the core courses, students pay a program fee to cover the cost of the uniform, name tag, hospital parking permits, film markers and preventative lab tests in case of needle stick or other exposure to bodily fluids; a fee will also be charged to each clinical course for Dosimeter film badges. Students are required to provide proof of HLTH 1001 completion and must remain current in certifications issued in that course (CPR, bloodboorne pathogens, HIPAA, and first aid), a recent physical exam and current immunizations (tetanus, rubella, rubeola and hepatitis B) and PPD, prior to working with patients in a clinical setting.
Students may be required to undergo routine drug screening and a criminal background check prior to beginning their clinical experience. Students are required to provide documentation from a licensed healthcare provider that they can safely lift a minimum of 50 lbs. prior to beginning their clinical experience.
Career and Educational Opportunities
Hospitals are the primary employer of radiologic technologists although national indicators predict that a greater number of new jobs will be in physician offices and clinics. A career in radiologic technology offers vast opportunities for advancement in specialized imaging techniques.
A list of current transfer agreements are available at cnm.edu/depts/academicaffairs/oeu/Post-Secondary_School_Relations.php
Exit competencies (see Program Exit Competencies ) for this program of study are available at cnm.edu/exitcomp.
For the graduation policy refer to the Moving On section, cnm.edu or the Students tab in my CNM.
Students must meet prerequisites by placement scores or specific course work. Please see Course Descriptions for prerequisite(s) information.
See Prerequisite Requirement Guide for Accuplacer score equivalencies.
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