The document provides information about the Radiologic Technology associate degree program at HGTC. It is a 6 semester program that accepts 22 students per year. Applicants must complete prerequisite courses with a minimum GPA of 2.5, attend an information session, and will be evaluated based on weighted criteria like GPA, certifications, residency, and previous healthcare experience. Accepted students must complete additional requirements before starting the program, such as paying a deposit, passing a background check, and obtaining immunizations and CPR certification. The program includes general education and radiologic technology courses along with clinical experience each semester.

1. Radiologic Technology
Associate Degree
STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE PROGRAM SUCCESS

2. Overview
 6 semester program
 Admission is based on weighted criteria.
 Applications Due: January 15th each year to apply for a seat in the
Summer Semester (May start) class at the Grand Strand Campus.
22 top qualified students will be accepted each year.
 Late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed for
admission.

3. Application Requirements
 Must be admitted to the College and currently eligible for enrollment.
 Complete all 3 Radiologic Technology Prerequisite Courses with a
minimum grade of “C” and a GPA of 2.50. All courses must be within
the required time limits. Further information about these courses is
provided on the next slide.
 View the online Medical Imaging Departmental Information Session
located on this webpage or at www.hgtc.edu/healthscience. (2 year
time limit).

4. Radiological Technology
Prerequisite Courses
The following 3 courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or higher, minimum GPA of 2.50 and
within the time limits, where indicated in order to apply to the program:
1. English Composition I (ENG 101)
2. Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 210 – 5 year time limit & has a prerequisite of BIO 112 or 101)
3. Either College Algebra or Probability and Statistics (MAT 110/120)
*The following 4 general education core courses are required to graduate with the Radiological Technology degree.
You must also earn a grade of ‘C’ or higher and GPA of 2.5 in these courses. You can take these while you are in the
program, however it recommended that you try to take as many as possible before you begin the program.
1. Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 211 – 5 year time limit)
2. Public Speaking (SPC 205)
3. General Psychology (PSY 201)
4. One Humanities course

5. Required Online
Departmental Information Session
 The Medical Imaging Sciences online information session provides
important information about classes, clinicals, fees, jobs, and other
information you need to know about working in the field of Radiologic
Technology. Many of your questions will be answered by viewing this
required presentation.
 The required online session may be viewed on this Libguides page or
www.hgtc.edu/healthscience.

6. Weighted Criteria for Acceptance
 The scoring criteria on the next slide is used to determine which applicants will be accepted
into the Radiological Technology program. The 22 students with the highest number of points
are accepted to begin the program in the Summer Semester at the Grand Strand Campus.
 Acceptance depends on your points vs. the points of the other applicants at that time.
Therefore, points required for acceptance to the program will change with each review
period.
 Acceptance into the Radiological Technology 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.

7. Radiological
Technology
Admission
Scoring Criteria
CRITERIA POINT SCALE
Previous Allied Health Experience Involving Patient Care: Documentation
must accompany Radiologic Technology Application - Certification Required -
Must submit proof of Certification and/or letter from employer with
application. (maximum 5 points)
 1 year or more of full-time work (32hrs/wk equivalency) in a
clinical/hospital setting requiring patient care within 2 years.
OR
Recent graduates of an AS degree or higher in Allied Health/Nursing
within 2 years.
 1 year of part time or volunteer work (10 minimum wk/ equivalency) in
a clinical/hospital setting requiring patient care.
OR
Recent graduates of certificates/diplomas in Allied Health/Nursing
within 2 years.
5 Points
3 points
Established HGTC student with at least 12 or more semester hours (excluding
developmental courses)
10 Points
Education and Academic Rigor: (maximum 15 points)
BIO210 (5 yrs.) _____ ENG101 _____ MAT120/110 _____
A=5 points
B-3 points
C=1 point
Academic Rigor: (maximum 6 points)
Number of Radiologic Technology general education courses completed
(BIO210, BIO211, ENG101, MAT110/120, PSY201, SPC205, and Humanities)
Previous College Performance
Bachelor’s degree or higher 1 point
Residency (as established by the College)
Horry-Georgetown County
In-State/Out-of-County
2 points
1 point
Total Points: (Maximum 39 points)
GPA 3 4 5 6 7
2.50-2.99 3.0 pts. 3.5 pts. 4.0 pts. 4.5 pts. 5.0 pts.
3.00-3.50 3.5 pts. 4.0 pts. 4.5 pts. 5.0 pts. 5.5 pts.
3.51-4.00 4.0 pts. 4.5 pts. 5.0 pts. 5.5 pts. 6.0 pts.

8. Be the BEST Applicant you can be!
Applying with the highest number of points you can obtain is important! Consider these options to
increase your points:
 Apply with the best grades possible: The grades in your prerequisite and core courses play a large part in
Radiological Technology acceptance. Strive for A’s to keep your GPA high. If you make C’s in some of your
courses, consider retaking the course(s) to get a higher grade. *Always check with financial aid before retaking
courses as it may affect your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) if you retake too many or already have W’s,
F’s or D’s in other courses.
 Apply for and obtain residency status: If you are not coded as an “In-County resident”, go to
http://www.hgtc.edu/admissions/residency.html to complete 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.
 Obtain 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).

9. Requirements AFTER Acceptance
If you are accepted into the program, your acceptance letter will provide detailed instructions and deadlines for completing
the following items. DO NOT complete them before you are instructed. This information is being provided so that you can
plan ahead to cover the costs of these items.
1. Submit a $500.00 tuition deposit to reserve your seat. This is an out-of-pocket expense and not covered by financial aid.
2. Pass Certified Background Check and Drug Screening. The current cost for this is $112.00. The return of an unfavorable CBS and/or UDS
may result in a student being removed from the 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 $112 again. The Background Check, drug screening, and payment of $112 will be required each semester while in the
program.
3. Complete a Health Physical and submit proof of required immunizations. (Physical and immunizations costs are your responsibility, so
plan ahead financially.)
4. Show proof of current Health Care Providers CPR. You may take a class through HGTC’s Continuing Education/Workforce Development
Department. You may register online for the course on the HGTC Continuing Education/Workforce Development website. This course
costs approximately $105.00.

10. Program Expenses
 You may view a comprehensive list of program expenses that a student can expect to
incur during enrollment in the Radiological Technology curriculum here.
 Please keep in mind that these figures are approximations and are based on current
costs. Many of these expenses are payable to third parties and subject to change
without notice.
 Tuition is subject to change.
 Supplies and fees: Students will be responsible for items above and beyond tuition,
such as uniforms, clinical supplies, and items needed for projects.

11. Radiological
Technology
Program Schedule
 Radiological Technology is a 6 semester
program. Once accepted you will attend
year round, including summer. Please
plan ahead financially as you may not
receive financial aid for the summer.
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.
 If you have already completed the Core
Courses (BIO 211, PSY 201, SPC 205,
etc.)with a grade of ‘C’ or higher you do
not have to retake them in the program.
First Semester (Summer) Fourth Semester (Summer)
RAD 101 Introduction to Radiography and
Patient Care
2 RAD 201 Radiation Biology 2
RAD 102 Patient Care Procedures 2 RAD 230 Radiographic Procedures II 3
RAD 153 Applied Radiography I 3 RAD 256 Advanced Radiography I 6
TOTAL 7 TOTAL 11
Second Semester (Fall) Fifth Semester (Fall)
BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 PSY 201 General Psychology 3
RAD 110 Radiographic Imaging I 3 RAD 103 Introduction CT 2
RAD 130 Radiographic Procedures I 3 RAD 210 Radiographic Imaging III 3
RAD 165 Applied Radiography II 5 RAD 268 Advanced Radiography II 8
TOTAL 15 TOTAL 16
Third Semester (Spring) Sixth Semester (Spring)
RAD 115 Radiographic Imaging II 3 RAD 205 Radiographic Pathology 2
RAD 136 Radiographic Procedures II 3 RAD 220 Selected Imaging Topics 3
RAD 175 Applied Radiography III 5 RAD 278 Advanced Radiography III 8
SPC 205 Public Speaking 3 Humanities* 3
TOTAL 14 TOTAL 16

12. You have completed the
Radiological Technology STEPS Session!
 HGTC reserves the right to change the program admission
requirements at any time. You must meet the admission requirements
that are in effect at the time you submit your application.
 Please review the checklist located below this STEPS Session on the
Libguides page and enter the information requested below the
checklist to receive credit for viewing this session.