Radiography Admission Guidelines
APPLICATIONS FOR 2014-2016 (XRAY)
Flanagan Campus
(Effective Dec. 20, 2013)
Minimum requirements to apply to the Radiography program:
- CCRI application – Complete and submit a CCRI Application for Enrollment. General Studies should be first choice; XRAY should be second choice.
- High school transcript – Send an official copy of a high school transcript or GED, including date of graduation must be provided. If the applicant holds a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university, the high school transcript may be waived; college transcript must indicate completion and degree awarded.
- Placement testing – Complete a standardized test (ACCUPLACER) issued by CCRI’s Department of Advising
and Counseling. Students may NOT retake the ACCUPLACER test before completing the
remedial course/courses.
Reading comprehension test must show competency of 80 or above or
students must complete ENGL 0890: Critical Reading with a grade of “B-”
or better.
- Complete courses required for admission with a grade of “C” or better:
ENGL 1010: Composition I (ENGL 1300 will not substitute for ENGL 1010)
MATH 1700: Algebra for Technology (MATH 1200, MATH 1900 and MATH 1910 also meet this requirement.)
XRAY 1000: Introduction to Radiography - GPA – A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better for all college courses
- Aptitude Examination – Take the PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Examination administered through Advising and Counseling. The exam may be taken no more than three times (see psbtests.com.)
- Health Sciences application – Complete and submit a performance-based Health Sciences application including a pre-admission degree evaluation during the open enrollment period.
- Submission of a performance-based Health Sciences application does not guarantee acceptance to the program. Acceptance is based on points earned as listed in the program acceptance criteria point system (see reverse or www.ccri.edu/dean-hrs). At the time of admission, students must meet the current admission requirements. Students declining acceptance into the program for the semester offered must resubmit a performance-based Health Sciences application and meet the current admission requirements. Once accepted, students must attend a mandatory orientation conducted by the Allied and Rehabilitative Health Department.
- Background Check – Students are required to submit a background check when directed by notification from Enrollment Services.
Policies for the Radiography program after acceptance:
- Applicants must have a physical examination and the required immunizations completed prior to the beginning of the Radiography program.
- Students also must have a current CPR card (American Heart Association, Health Care Provider level) obtained through an AHA recognized community training center (Course is also available at CCRI – HEAL 0200).
Please note: Requirements are subject to change.
For more information: www.ccri.edu/dean-hrs/admiss-docs.html or contact the Office of Enrollment Services:
Rob Giovino, Knight (Warwick) Campus: 401-825-2288, [email protected]
If more specific information is needed, contact Sharon Perkins, Radiography program director, at 401-333-7144 or [email protected].
XRAY Program Admission Criteria Point System
The performance-based acceptance process is based on the performance indicators identified for the Radiography program. A point system, based on the admissions guidelines, has been assigned to the performance criteria.
The criteria for the incoming Fall 2014 class will include:
- GPA in prerequisite courses
- Grades in MATH 1700 or 1200 and XRAY 1000
- ACCUPLACER reading score/degree completion
- PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Test (academic aptitude)
- PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Test (information in the Natural Sciences)
- Date of completion of pre-admission courses
- Prerequisite GPA for prerequisite courses X 10:
Example: 3.67 GPA X 10 = 36.7 points
Maximum points = 40 - Grades in specified courses using the following scale:
Grade in XRAY 1000 Prerequisite GPA Maximum points = 10 A (4.0) 10 points A- (3.7) 8 points B+ (3.3) 7 points B (3.0) 5 points B- (2.7) 3 points C+ (2.3) 2 points C (2.0) 1 point Grade in MATH 1700 or MATH 1200 Prerequisite GPA Maximum points = 10 A (4.0) 10 points A- (3.7) 8 points B+ (3.3) 7 points B (3.0) 5 points B- (2.7) 3 points C+ (2.3) 2 points C (2.0) 1 point - ACCUPLACER reading comprehension test score (ACCUPLACER test may be taken no more than three times)
ACCUPLACER score of 90 or better = 10
or
A bachelor's degree = 10
or
A grade of A in ENGL 0890 = 10
Maximum points = 10 - PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (Academic Aptitude total)Percentile score X 0.25
Example: 72 percentile score X 0.25 = 18
Maximum points = 25 - PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (Information in the Natural Sciences)
Percentile score X 0.05
Example: 85 percentile score X 0.05 = 4.25
Maximum points = 5
PSB aptitude test may be taken no more than three times.
Maximum Total Points.................................. 100 Points
Tie breaker: Earliest completion of pre-admission courses
Credits granted through AP, CLEP, challenge exams or assessment of prior learning will be recognized as satisfying course requirements and will be assigned points equivalent to a grade of “B”.
***A student with a baccalaureate degree or higher may still be required to complete an ACCUPLACER Test depending on the prerequisites for individual general education courses.***
Please review the Department of Health website to learn about licensing requirements for the health sciences professions.
Please Note:
A Social Security number is required to begin the licensing process for the health
sciences professions.