School of Radiologic and Imaging Science

School Mission Statement and Program Goals

The Methodist University Hospital School of Radiologic Technology will graduate students with the entry-level employment skills required of a registered radiologic technologist. The program will fulfill its mission to the community through the evaluation and achievement of the following goals:

1. Students will demonstrate clinical competency.

  • Students will select appropriate technical factors.
  • Students will utilize proper positioning skills.
  • Students will practice radiation protection for the patient, self, and others.

2. Students will demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

  • Students will adapt positioning for trauma patients.
  • Students will adjust technical factors for non-routine exams.
  • Students will evaluate images for diagnostic quality.

3. Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.

  • Students will demonstrate oral communication skills as it pertains to healthcare.
  • Students will demonstrate written communication skills as it pertains to healthcare.

General Information

  • The application window for the Program is from August 1st to November 1st.
  • The Program is twenty-four months.
  • All didactic education is taught at Methodist Healthcare.
  • Clinical education is conducted through multiple sites throughout Shelby and DeSoto counties. Personal transportation is required.
  • Successful completion of the Program allows the graduated Student eligibility to take the ARRT Registry Examination. Passing this examination enables the graduated Student to use the title "Registered Technologist," Radiography, after their name as such: R.T.(R).
  • An articulation agreement is established with both Saint Joseph’s College of Maine and Arkansas State University. Students may pursue an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with these institutions, or others, as needed.

Accreditation

The radiography program has an 8-year accreditation award from the:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, Illinois  60606-3128
312-704-5300 
Fax: 312-704-5304
mail@jrcert.org 
www.jrcert.org

Click here to access the program effectiveness data for our five-year averages regarding: credentialing (first-time) examination pass rate, job placement rate, annual program completion rate.

Fees and Expenses

  • A $50.00 non-refundable application fee must be submitted at the time of application.
  • Tuition is $7,000 per Program year. Tuition does not include other personal expenses. Total tuition is to be paid by October 1st of the Student’s second year.
  • The total cost of books during the two years is approximately $1,000. All books must be purchased before the first day of the Program.
  • A $25 annual malpractice insurance fee.
  • A $150 Trajecsys fee. This is paid directly to the Program’s paperless system, Trajecsys.

Fees due upon admission into the Program include (February/March):

  • A $2,000 tuition payment.

Fees due on the first day of the Program include (May):

  • A $150.00 non-refundable Student Fee.

Other personal expenses for the Student:

  • Uniforms are the responsibility of the Student. It is suggested that three (3) complete uniforms would be adequate at the beginning of the first year; however, this number is up to the Student.
  • Lodging, food, transportation, and personal expenses as needed or required are solely the Student's responsibility.
  • The Student will need a laptop or tablet to use in class.
  • The Student must carry personal health insurance coverage while enrolled in the Program.
  • The Student is responsible for any medical expenses incurred while enrolled in the Program.
  • The first set of image markers is free. $21.00 charge for each additional set ordered by the Program.

A Student wishing to pursue loan options is advised to closely consider all conditions related to loans. The Program does not endorse any particular loan option.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the Program may qualify for admission in one of two ways:

    1. Applicants possessing a minimum of an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or University. Courses taken towards the degree must include the 15 college hours below.
    2. Applicants who do not already possess a minimum of an Associate’s degree must have a minimum of 15 college hours below. (If an applicant does not hold a degree at the time of Program completion, the applicant must obtain a minimum of an Associate’s degree to be able to take the ARRT Registry Exam.)

      15 College Hours: All applicants must document that they have taken: College Algebra (or equivalent/higher Math), Anatomy and Physiology or Biology, and English Composition or Oral Communication. The remaining hours can be met with several different courses, such as Psychology, Sociology, Medical Terminology, Computer Science, Introduction to Radiology, any Natural Science, and any other Math. Other courses may be submitted for review and approval. A minimum of a C average is required in each course.

To apply, the applicant must mail in:

  • A non-refundable application fee of $50.00.
  • A short essay concerning their desire and decision to become a Radiologic Technologist.
  • The filled-out application packet.
  • An up-to-date resume.

Other required documents needed for the application include:

  • Official transcripts sent from attended high schools and colleges documenting a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • Three (3) letters of reference are to be mailed in only by the individual submitting the reference.
  • Four (4) hours of touring (scheduled by the Program office). Tours are spent in the radiology department observing radiographers at work.

Qualified applicants will be scheduled for the pre-admission Health Profession Admission Assessment (A2) HESI exam, which will be taken at Methodist University Hospital between November and February.
Qualified applicants will be scheduled for an in-person interview with the admissions committee, which will be in February and/or March.

The final selection of admitted Students is based on a numerical points system used to score the in-person interview, the math, A&P, and biology portions of the HESI exam, and the scholastic career of the applicant. The Program notifies all applicants in writing whether accepted or rejected. Students accepted into the Program must pass a drug test, physical, and background check. The Program complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in Student admissions practices concerning any legally protected status, such as race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin, or any other protected class.

The application packet must be postmarked by November 1st. Applications are accepted each year from August 1st to November 1st. Transcripts and reference letters must be in the School’s office no later than November 1st to be considered for admission into the Program.

Dexterity and Health Standards

  • Ability to exert force and lift objects of 50 pounds with assistance.
  • Ability to perform simple motor skills for unrestricted time periods
  • Ability to perform manipulative skills (positioning and assisting patients)
  • Ability to perform tasks requiring hand-eye coordination
  • Sufficient eyesight to observe patients, read charts, computer screens, and equipment instructions.
  • Sufficient hearing to maintain effective communication with members of the healthcare team and patient.
  • Protection from unnecessary radiation exposure
  • Good health to maintain the demands of the program in attendance, punctuality, and progress

 

 

Contact

Amanda Rae Walden, M.B.A., R.T.(R)(ARRT)

Radiologic Technology Program Director, School of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences
1265 Union Avenue
Memphis, TN  38104
Telephone: 901-516-8099
Fax: 901-516-2870

School of Radiologic and Imaging Science

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