How long does the program take?
Once you have been accepted to the radiology program it is two consecutive years – summer 2, fall, spring, summer, fall, spring.

What is a typical semester like?
As a first year you are at clinic in the hospital 3 days a week and on campus 2 days a week. The clinic is 7:00 – 3:00 and classes are 8:00 – 2:00 or 10:00 – 4:00 depending on if you get AM or PM lab. As the program progresses the clinics add evening and weekend shifts. On campus class time as a 2nd year will be 8:00 – 12:30

Can classes be taken online?
General education courses can be taken online but the RADR – radiology courses are only taught once a year and are only face-to-face.

What happens if you do not pass a radiology course?
If you do not pass a course in first two semesters (summer 2 and fall) you will have to reapply to the program. If it is any semester after, then you will only be readmitted if there is an opening and will be required to test on material from the previous courses.

What do you look for on Background Screening?
Any felony, crime against person i.e., assault, and any drug or alcohol conviction could keep you out of clinical site or prevent you from being eligible for the national certification exam or state license. The American Registry Radiologic Technologists has an Ethics Pre-Review process for the exam eligibility, but the Texas Medical Board does not.

Will travel for clinical training be required?
Students must have reliable transportation to attend the program’s clinical sites. Most of the medical facilities used for Radiology Clinics are in the Jefferson County area but there are a few external rotations that will require driving a little farther. The location and number of facilities utilized can change at any time. Currently, the program utilizes sites in Beaumont, Bridge City, Port Arthur, and Jasper.

Will I be able to work while in the program?
Many radiology students maintain a job during the program. It is an additional challenge but it is possible.

What are the costs other than tuition & books?
Scrubs, shoes, gas, x-ray markers, access to online review and testing site, certification and licensing fees.

Will I be prepared for employment when completing the program?
You will be prepared for entry level positions at radiology facilities.

What advanced modalities can I do with this degree after graduation?
After graduating, passing the national certification exam, and obtaining a state license a Registered Radiologic Technologist can continue their education and can specialize in multiple advanced imaging modalities: CT, MRI, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, PET, Mammography, Bone Density and Radiation Therapy