Frequently Asked Questions
1.
What do the radiography (RADT) courses involve?
The radiography courses include classroom, laboratory,
and clinical experiences. These are rigorous courses which require a
substantial commitment from the student in order to be successful.
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2.
Where do students complete clinical education?
Franklin Square Hospital Center serves as the major
clinical site for the Radiography program. Other clinical sites include
Good Samaritan Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center, Harbor Hospital,
Harford Memorial Hospital, Maryland General Hospital and the private
radiology offices of Advanced Radiology and American Radiology Services.
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3.
What times are clinical hours completed?
The majority of clinical duty is scheduled during daytime
hours from Monday through Friday. It is important that prospective
students understand that they need to be present when radiographic
examinations are performed in the clinical sites.
Students need to be available at different times
depending on the clinical assignment and clinical objectives for that
radiography course. Weekend, evening, and night clinical assignments are
scheduled throughtout the radiography courses.
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4.
Why are only 29 students accepted each year?
Only 29 students can be acepted each year because of the
limitation in clinical facilities to place the students. The accrediting
agency (JRCERT) also limits the number of students that can be accepted.
Radiography program faculty is also aware of the job market for
radiographers and does not want to flood the market with graduates who
may have difficulty finding a job.
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5.
How are students selected for the radiography program?
Applicants with a strong educational background, with
superior grades in mathematics and science, are given preference. After
a review of transcripts, top candidates are invited for an interview and
required to attend an observation day at a local hospital. The interview
and observation day represent an opportunity to get an overall picture
of the candidate and to personally discuss the radiography profession.
Students must be committed to the entire selection process to be
considered a competitive candidate to the program.
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6.
Can the program be pursued on a part-time basis?
Because of the clinical experiences required to fulfill
radiography course requirements, the radiography program can only be
pursued on a full-time basis.
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7.
Are evening classes available?
The radiography (RADT) courses are only offered during
the day. Many of the examinations performed in a radiology department
are only done during daytime hours, therefore, the majority of the
clinical experience must be completed during the daytime hours.
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8.
Can an applicant be placed on the waiting list for next
year?
Applicants are not carried over from year to year. They
would need to re-apply each year and be considered with the pool
of applicants for that year. Therefore, an applicant may be accepted one
year with a GPA if 2.5, but the next year that may not be good enough
for acceptance if the quality of the applicant pool increases.
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9.
Are there any other expenses that radiography students
are responsible for besides tuition?
Radiography students will spend approximately $450.00 for
radiography textbooks throughtout the program. In addition to textbooks,
students also need to purchase student uniforms which will cost about
$200.00. Prior to starting clinical education, radiography students must
have a medical examination performed by their personal physician along
with up-to-date immunizations. This medical cost will vary.
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10.
What is the employment outlook for radiographers?
There is a need for radiographers in both hospitals and
private radiology offices. Full-time, part-time and perdiem, positions
are available with salaries starting around $20/hour. With additional
experience, radiographers may also work in mammography, CT (CAT scan)
interventional radiology and MRI.
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11.
How can I get more information about the CCBC Essex
Radiography program?
The Selected Admissions office coordinates admissions for
the Radiography program. You may contact the:
Case Manager, Mr. Eugene Green at 410-918-4037 or at egreen@ccbcmd.edu
Office of Selective Admissions at 410-780-6112
Program
Director, Ms. Erin Cordray at ecordray@ccbcmd.edu
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