Marion County School of Radiologic Technology
Program Director, Tim Richardson, B.S., R.T. (R)
E-mail: radiology@mcctae.com

RADIOGRAPHY is a two-year, 40 hour a week, job preparatory program in Radiologic Technology provided by CT&AE. This FULL-TIME PROGRAM combines an academic and a clinical practicum that leads to eligibility to apply for national certification and entrance-level professional skills in Radiologic Technology.

The program is "approved" for Veteran's Training, WIA, Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program and Pell Grants. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

The Program Goals

1. To enroll qualified students who possess motivation and potential for success.
2. To recognize the individual learning needs of students.
3. To provide students with a balance of instruction and radiologic technology courses.
4. To provide students with knowledge and skills to competently and safely perform radiologic procedures.
5. To facilitate development of applied skills in effective communication, critical thinking and problem-solving in the practice of radiography.
6. To provide learning resources necessary for students´ mastery of instructional activities.
7. To provide clinical experiences that compliment didactic instruction and develop clinical skills required for professional practice.
8. To provide an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
9. To promote the values of compassion, respect, understanding, and dignity in providing care to patients during diagnostic imaging procedures.
10. To provide the health care community with graduate radiographers skilled in diagnostic imaging procedures.

Mission Statement
The Marion County School of Radiologic Technology is a two-year certificate Radiography Program. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a radiologic technologist. The program is dedicated to excellence in education and training and to quality and safety of patient care. The graduate of the program will be eligible for licensure in the state of Florida as a Certified Radiologic Technologist and to apply for admission to the certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.

PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS must have a high school diploma or equivalent. It is suggested that all candidates have had advanced math and science courses, including Algebra, Geometry, Physics or Chemistry, and Anatomy & Physiology as well as excellent reading and language skills.

ENTRANCE TESTING , begins November 1, 2005 for the class that will begin in August 1, 2006. The T.A.B.E. examination screens applicants in reading, math and language skills which need to be at the college level. The two-year program begins each August. If you are interested, your first step is to take the entrance examination. The testing hours are M-TH, 8:00am to 12:30pm and 4:30pm to 5:00pm.

FINANCIAL AID is available to those who qualify through WIA, PELL Grants, and Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The program is "approved" for Veteran's Training. Tuition and book fees amount to about $6,500 for the two year program.

APPLICANTS SELECTED for this program are chosen on an empirical basis derived from the ENTRANCE TESTING, ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS, an INTERVIEW and CAREER ORIENTATION.