How do I get started?

Due to the fact that we have a limited number of clinical slots available, we accept a limited number of students per year to start in the fall semester. These are selected during the interview phase in the spring prior to admission into the program.

These students are selected based upon the admission criteria for the program, see below.

If you have not filled out a college application, you will need to do this in order to be considered for admission to the program. If you have already applied to the college under another major, you will need to fill out a change of major form. Once the college has received and processed your application (or change of major form), you will be placed on the waiting list. Once you meet the admission requirements, you will be ranked with other students by application/change of major date. 
 
Admission Requirements
Students will be placed on a waiting list on a first-come, first served basis by date of application to the college or change of major date to Radiologic Technology. Students will be evaluated each spring during the interview according to the admission criteria below and if met, will be ranked by the date of program application.

A candidate for admission to the Radiologic Technology Program must :

1. Submit the college admission application in person or by mail. You will then be placed in the Pre-RT category until you are officially accepted into the program.

2. Send all HS and college transcripts to:
   Admissions Department
   Scott Community College
   500 Belmont Road
   Bettendorf, Iowa 52722

3. High School graduate or GED.

4. COMPASS/ASSET test remedial work completed.

5. HS courses in algebra, biology and chemistry or physics with a "C" or better or one college semester of each with a grade of "C" or better.

6. 12 semester hours of completed college work with a “C” or better to include the following courses: (first preference will be given to those who have completed Anatomy  & Physiology II in addition to these)
   Anatomy & Physiology I
   Medical Terminology
   English Composition I or Speech
   Sociology or Psychology

7. In order to be considered for the next fall class, you need to contact Patti Bradley (563) 441-4265 between January 15-30, to set up an appointment for program admission. Students will be notified of acceptance into the program by April 1st. A new class will begin each fall. If class capacity is not met in March, students will be re-evaluated on the above criteria in May and if met, accepted by application date.

8. Attend at least one program orientation session, held at 9:00 am on the college advising days in the spring and fall semester.

9. After acceptance into the program, students must complete a minimum of 8 hours of job shadowing.