This document provides information and requirements for applying to HGTC's Radiologic Technology degree program. The 6 semester program has limited enrollment and admission is competitive, based on weighted criteria. To apply, students must complete prerequisite courses with a minimum 2.5 GPA, observe for 4 hours at an approved hospital, attend an information session, and submit all application materials by the January 15 deadline. Acceptance is limited to the 20 students with the highest scores based on grades, residency status, COMPASS test scores, certifications, and other factors. Completing additional certifications like Phlebotomy can improve applicants' scores and chances of acceptance.

1. Radiologic Technology Degree
6 semester program
Admission is based on weighted criteria.
Applications Due:
January 15 of each year to apply for the
following Summer semester class (May) on the
Grand Strand Campus.
Late or incomplete applications will not be
reviewed for admission.

2. To Apply for the Rad Tech program you must:
1. Apply to and be accepted at HGTC, which includes paying the
$30 application fee, submitting official high school and college
transcripts and submitting the “Additional
Admission/Placement Requirements Affidavit.”( The Affidavit
is viewable on the next slide and may be printed from the
“Forms” box on the Libguides page.)
2. Complete the 4 prereq courses (BIO 210, ENG 101, MAT 110 or
120, CPT 101) with grades of C or higher and within the
Departmental required time frame.
3. Have a 2.5 GPA in all prerequisite/core courses completed.
4. Sign and submit the Medical Technical Standards Form.
(Located in the Forms box on the Libguides page.)
5. Complete 4 hours of observation at the approved hospitals.
6. Attend an Info Session with the Medical Imaging Science
Department. Info Session dates and times are on your main
Libguides page.

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Additional Admission/Placement
Requirements Affidavit
BEFORE PROCEEDING: THIS DOCUMENT IS REQUIRED BEFORE STUDENT
CAN BE ADMITTED TO AN APPLICABLE PROGRAM OF STUDY.
Certain programs of study at Horry-Georgetown Technical College carry additional requirements beyond
regular admission and academic requirements before a student may either be placed into the program
and/or be placed into a class that occurs in a clinical environment (hospital, office, public clinic, etc.).
Those additional requirements may include satisfactory completion of: Criminal Background Check
(CBC), Urine Drug Screening (UDS), and health exam/ physical/ immunization requirements. All costs
associated with additional requirements are the sole responsibility of the student and in no way are the
responsibility of Horry-Georgetown Technical College.
All students will be required to purchase the correct background check package as noted in the “Student
Background Check, Drug Screening and Immunization/Health Information Process” packet. Failure to
comply with the additional requirement(s) for your identified program of study, or failure to comply with
requirements to complete a CBC, UDS and/or health exam/ physical/ immunization, or failure to complete
or provide proof of completion of additional requirements by the stated deadline (varies by program, but
usually within 30 days prior to the beginning semester of clinical/field experience), and/or unsatisfactory
results on additional requirements (positive drug test, unacceptable criminal background, etc.) WILL
make you ineligible for admission for placement or to continue in the program of study and/or clinical
class(es) as appropriate.
*Note: Students who have not previously been enrolled in a clinical for more than one semester and/or should your
enrollment be interrupted (you miss a semester), new results for background checks, urine drug screening and/or
health/immunization will be required. All fees and costs associated with any checks, screenings or immunization are
the sole responsibility of the student.
Certification of Understanding
 I, , certify that I have read this statement and understand its
implication on my current and future enrollment as a student at Horry-Georgetown Technical College, up
to and including removal from any appropriate class and/or program(s) of study for failure to comply
with outlined additional requirements. In addition I also certify that I will notify the College of any arrests
or criminal charges filed against me (the student) subsequent to completing this form; and any
situations or incidents that occur after the background check/drug test has been purchased (including
taking any illegal drugs). Failure to notify the College may result in dismissal from the program.
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4. Radiologic Technology Courses
Required GPA of 2.5 with grades of C or higher
Prerequisite Courses
ENG 101* – English Composition
MAT 110 or 120** – College Algebra or Probability and Statistics
CPT 101 -Introduction to Computers (5 yr. time limit)
BIO 210 ***– Anatomy and Physiology I
Core Courses
ENG 102 – English Composition II
SPC 205 – Public Speaking
PSY 201 – General Psychology
Humanities – choose one humanities(ART 101, 105, 108, ENG 201, 202, 205, 206, 208,
209,214,224,FRE 201,202,HIS 101,102,201,202, MUS 105, PHI 101, 110, 201,
REL 103, SPA 201, 202, THE 101)
BIO 211 – Anatomy and Physiology II
*English Progression/dependent on test scores: ENG 032-ENG 100-ENG 101 – ENG 102
**Math Progression/dependent on test scores: MAT 032-MAT 101-MAT 120
MAT 032-MAT 101-MAT 102-MAT 110
***BIO 210 has a prerequisite of BIO 101, BIO 112 or CHM 110 or the required test scores:
Compass: Reading – 85, Writing – 78, Algebra – 46
SAT: Verbal - 480, Math – 440
ACT: Reading -19, English – 19, Math-21

5. Information Session with the Department Chair
This session will be attended in person. No need to
schedule ahead - just show up.
During this time the Medical Imaging Sciences faculty will
inform you about classes, clinicals, fees, jobs, and many
things you need to know about working in the field of
Radiologic Technology. This is a great time to have your
questions answered.
You will be able to take a tour of HGTC’s Medical Imaging
Science educational facilities and see the state of the art
equipment you will be training to use.
The dates and times of in person sessions are available on
your health science Libguides page,
http://libguides.hgtc.edu/healthscience.

6. Complete 4 hours of observation
Rad Tech applicants are required to schedule and complete 4 hours of
observation in one of our partnering hospitals – Conway, Marion,
Waccamaw, and Georgetown.
Scheduling and completing the observation hours is the students
responsibility. The contact information for the facilities is available in
the forms box on your Libguides page.
You are responsible for taking the “ Rad Tech Liability Release Form”
and the “Observation Form” with you to the hospital for the
observations. All forms are located in your forms box on the Libguides
page.
Please read the “Observation Form” before arriving at the hospital
and note the appropriate attire.
If a student receives an unsatisfactory rating from the hospital the
observation must be repeated, and a satisfactory rating achieved,
before submitting a Rad Tech application.
Students who wait until the last minute to complete their observation
sometimes find that the hospitals are booked up and they are not able
to complete the observation before the Rad Tech application deadline.

8. The scoring criteria in the previous slide is used
to determine which applicants will be accepted
into the Rad Tech program.20 students with the
highest number of points are accepted each
year.
Every year scores vary. Based on prior years
students with 34 points or more were accepted.
Obtaining these points does not guarantee
acceptance. Acceptance depends on your points
vs. the points of the other applicants at that
time. Therefore admissible points may change
each review period.
Acceptance into the Rad Tech program is limited
and competitive. There is no guarantee of
acceptance. Your grades are very important.
Even though the minimum GPA requirement is
2.50 you should strive for a much higher GPA.

9. Be the Best Applicant You Can Be!
Applying with the highest number of points you can obtain is
important!!!
You may increase your points by:
Taking 12 or more credit hours (excluding developmental courses) at HGTC.
Applying for and obtaining residency status – go to http://www.hgtc.edu/admissions/residency.html for a
residency application. Obtaining a South Carolina driver’s license and car registration (if the car is in your
name) are normally an important part of this process. Read the application and instructions carefully.
Applying with the best grades possible! The grades in your prereq courses play a large part in Rad Tech
acceptance. Have a C in MAT 120? You will only receive one point for a C but if you have an A you receive
5 points. Consider retaking MAT 120 or take MAT 110 (has a prereq of MAT 102) to achieve a higher grade.
Your grades in BIO 210, ENG 101, and CPT 101 are just as important.
You can also increase your points by increasing your GPA as you will see in the Academic Rigor section of
the point criteria. You can use the calculator on the Libguides page to see how much your GPA will
increase by retaking or taking a different course in the same prereq category and receiving a higher
grade. Always check with financial aid before retaking courses as it may affect your Satisfactory Academic
Progress if you retake too many or already have W’s, F’s or D’s in other courses.
Taking or retaking the Compass test. There is a $30 retest fee but if you meet the scores listed on the
application you will receive 3 more points when you apply – well worth the $30! View registration
information at www.hgtc.edu/startright and go to www.act.org/compass for study material. Also be sure to
visit Wavenet Central for more Compass Prep Resources!
Obtaining certification in a patient care field. This is a great way to increase your points and gain skills for
a job. Working full time in the health care field with your certification increases your points even more.
Popular certifications in the health care field include Phlebotomy and CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).

10. Be the Best Applicant You Can Be!
Phlebotomy Certification
HGTC offers a 2 semester, 5 course Phlebotomy certificate which can be
obtained while you are completing your prereqs for Rad Tech.
Complete AHS 102, BIO 112 or 210, AHS 141 and AHS 106 first and then you will
be eligible to take AHS 143 – a Phlebotomy clinical class – to complete your
certification. You will then be eligible for extra points on your Rad Tech
Certificate.
CNA Certification
A CNA may be obtained through the Workforce Development Department of
HGTC. You may view more information about this course at
www.hgtc.edu/jobtraining. Completion of this certificate will make you eligible
for extra points on your Rad Tech application.
If you are health care certified and have worked in a patient care field for a
year or longer within the last 24 months you may be eligible for extra points
on your application. Obtain a letter from your employer, on letter head, which
includes your employers contact information, a brief description of your job
and the dates you have been employed. The employment must be within the
last two years. Submit this letter with your application. The Rad Tech
Department will review it and determine if you qualify for “Previous
Experience” points.
Please submit copies of all health care certifications with your application to
receive points. Certifications must be obtained within the last two years –
unless you are currently employed in your field of certification and are
submitting a letter from your employer along with your certification.

11. These requirements must be completed AFTER being accepted
into the program. The college will provide you with the
instructions about when to complete these requirements in your
notification of initial acceptance into the program. Please plan
ahead to cover the costs of these items. Failure to complete
these requirements within the designated time frame will
prohibit your progression into the program.
• Submit $500.00 deposit to reserve your seat. This is an out of pocket expense
– not covered by financial aid.
• Pass Certified Background Check and Drug Screening – cost to you is $91.00.
The return of an unfavorable CBS and/or UDS may result in student being
removed from desired program. Clinical sites/facilities determine applicant’s
eligibility to participate in clinical studies based on their policies. If you
complete the background check before being instructed to do so you will have
to redo it and pay the $91 again.
• Complete a Health Physical and submit proof of required immunizations.
(Physical cost is your responsibility so plan ahead financially.)
• Show proof of current Health Care Providers CPR. You may take a class through
HGTC’s Workforce Development Department. Register at
www.hgtc.edu/jobtraining. This course costs $69 and in addition will require
the purchase of a book and mask.

12. Other expenses for which you are responsible may include,
but are not limited to:

13. Radiologic Technology is a 6 semester program beginning each
Summer semester (May)on the Grand Strand Campus. Classes and
clinicals associated with this program are during the day. Once
accepted you will attend year round, including summer. Please
plan ahead financially as you may not receive financial aid for the
summer.
Of course, if you have already completed the core courses such as PSY 201, SPC
205, etc. you do not have to retake them in the program.
Clinicals will vary by semester but may require 1-2 days a week. Students may
have to travel up to a 50 mile radius to fulfill clinical requirements so
transportation and gas money must be available.

14. Thank you for completing the Power
Point STEPS session.
Please view the checklist
underneath the STEPS session on
the Libguides page and submit it to
receive credit for the required
session.
You will need your H number
(Student ID number) to submit the
checklist.