Professional Characteristics

• Possesses the technical skills outlined in the ASRT Radiography Practice Standards.
• Exercise prudent judgment in administering ionizing radiation.
• Provide optimal patient care in an evolving and diverse society.
• Recognize the challenges of providing direct patient care in today’s health care setting.
• Work collaboratively in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Interpret (or conduct) research and evaluate sources of information to be used in evidence-based practice.
• Ensure the security and confidentiality of patient medical information.
• Explain the value of lifelong learning.
• Collaborate with others in the community to promote standards of excellence in the medical imaging and radiologic sciences.
• Contribute to the education and clinical skill development of medical imaging and radiologic sciences students.
• Promote an inclusive environment.
• Advocate for diverse patient populations.

Mathematics and Reasoning

• Demonstrate skills in analysis, quantification, and synthesis.
• Apply problem-solving or modeling strategies.

Communication

• Write and read critically.
• Speak and listen critically.
• Gather, organize, and present information.
• Locate, evaluate, and synthesize material from diverse sources and points of view.

Humanities

• Demonstrate respect for diverse populations.
• Define ethics and its role in personal and professional interactions.
• Critically examine personal attitudes and values.

Information Systems

• Use computerized systems to acquire, transfer, and store digital information.
• Use technology to retrieve, evaluate, apply, and disseminate information..

Social Sciences

• Adapt interactions to meet the cultural and psychological needs of individuals.
• Describe individual and collective behavior.
• Exhibit and develop leadership skills.
• Exercise responsible and productive citizenship.
• Function as a public-minded individual.

Natural Sciences

• Arrive at conclusions using the scientific method.
• Make informed judgments about science-related topics.
• Develop a scientific vocabulary.

Admission to the program will be determined by a ranking of the grade point average (GPA) based on the program prerequisite courses only. Priority is given to in-district students and cooperative program students from other Illinois community colleges.

Prerequisites MUST be completed prior to the start of the Radiologic Technology program. Physics and Biology should not be more than five years old, but with appropriate documentation this may be reviewed.

All students must be certified in CPR and hold a current card throughout the entire program.

Admission to the College does not guarantee acceptance to the Radiologic Technology Program. Students admitted to the program must maintain a minimum grade of “C” or better in all of the general education and professional courses.

Prior to enrolling in the Radiologic Technology Program, students are advised to review the applicable licensure procedures and requirements and state laws of the profession to ensure that they are eligible to receive a license following completion of the Radiologic Technology Program at South Suburban College. Eligibility for licensure may be limited by the results of a criminal background investigation.

Students must finish all prerequisite courses by December prior to the summer semester of the year you are seeking admission.

NOTE: The Radiologic Technology Program is only a full-time program.

1. Submit an SSC Application/Registration form and forward all high school as well as other college transcripts directly to the Office of Admissions and Evaluation no later than March 1.
2. Submit the Radiologic Technology Program Application form to the Program by mail or in person (Room 4453) no later than March 1 prior to the Summer semester wishing admission.

   Radiologic Technology Program Application

3. A photocopy of the student’s current health care insurance must be submitted to each respective program coordinator in order to participate at any clinical education site. Failure to maintain comprehensive health care insurance will result in the student being immediately withdrawn from the clinical site and thereby receiving a failing grade in the clinical education class. Furthermore, the student will be financially responsible to pay all medical bills and co-payments as a result of injuries or health issues that arise from participation of clinical education programs.

Admission to the College does not guarantee acceptance to the Radiologic Technology Program.

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