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Radiography Admission Guidelines

APPLICATIONS FOR 2014-2016 (XRAY)
Flanagan Campus

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(Effective Dec. 20, 2013)

Minimum requirements to apply to the Radiography program:

  1. CCRI application – Complete and submit a CCRI Application for Enrollment. General Studies should be first choice; XRAY should be second choice.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  1. 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
  2. GPA – A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better for all college courses
  3. 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.)
  4. 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.
  1. 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
  1. Prerequisite GPA for prerequisite courses X 10:
    Example: 3.67 GPA X 10 = 36.7 points
    Maximum points = 40
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Exam (Academic Aptitude total)Percentile score X 0.25
    Example: 72 percentile score X 0.25 = 18
    Maximum points = 25
  5. 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.