Frequency of Admission
Once a year- beginning the first week of the summer term<>
Classes are offered during the daytime only.
THERE ARE NO EVENING OR WEEKEND CLASSES
Application Period
February 1st to April 1st every year.
Radiography Program Schedule
The program is accredited for twenty-five months
The student typically attends classes on campus two days a week and clinical three days a week for the first year. The day will begin at 8:00 am – 3:30 pm on campus class & 8:00 am – 4:30 pm clinical
The student typically attends classes on campus two days a week and clinical three days a week for the second year. The day will begin at 8:00 am – 3:30 pm on campus & 8:00 am – 4:30 pm clinical
The curriculum is two full calendar years. (Including Summers)
Students MUST follow the curriculum designed by the program.
Applicants must:
| 1. |
Be admitted to Malcolm X College. |
| 2. |
Be at least 18 years of age. |
| 3. |
Submit completed application form with a $30.00 application fee.
(Application will not be processed without fee - cash or money order only) (NO REFUNDS) |
| 4. |
Submit two letters of recommendation either from a past teacher, employer, counselor or minister, etc., on organization letterhead paper, (MUST BE TYPED) to the Radiography Office or you may use the program recommendation form. |
| 5. |
Provide a copy of college transcripts. Send a copy to Admission Office and a copy to Radiography Office. Grades must be at least "C" to be considered for eligibility in all prerequisite class and the cumulative Grade Point Average on all transcripts submitted to the Radiography Program Office must be 2.5. All foreign students will be required to submit transcripts from all secondary institutions attended with certified English translations and U.S. course equivalencies. All transcripts (in district and out of district) must be formally reviewed and evaluated by the registrar’s office prior to application to the program. |
| 6. |
Submit an essay letter to the Radiography program stating why you chose the field of Diagnostic Radiography and Malcolm X College. (MUST BE TYPED) (minimum of one page) |
| 7. |
Be interviewed by members of the Program's selection committee before acceptance into the program. Interviews are scored and ranked. |
| 8. |
Write the program assessment examination in the areas of Math, English, and Reading. For further information regarding this exam, telephone 312-850-7143. |
| 9. |
Complete with a "C" or better the minimal competencies (prerequisites). Other general education courses listed on the curriculum sheet must also be completed with a grade of “C” of better. GPA ranking will be a factor in admission. Minimal of cumulative 2.5 GPA to be considered for admission into the program. |
Note: All documents MUST BE attached to the application.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Completed applications are ranked and accepted into the Radiography Program based on:
- Grade Point Average
- Interview
UPON ACCEPTANCE INTO THE PROGRAM, THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS ARE NEEDED:
- Provide a copy of current Health Insurance.
- Provide a copy of recent Medical Examination.
- CPR Certification
All students admitted into the program must complete ALL COURSES, general education and radiography, prior to graduation.
SEE COLLEGE ADVISORS FOR ADVISEMENT.
Physical Requirements Needed for Successful Performance in the Clinical Area
A person working in the field as a radiographer may be required to perform many extraneous and laborious tasks. Patient care in the clinical area requires excellent communication and language skills.
Therefore all students must be able to:
A. Stand on feet for approximately 8 hours.
B. Push and/or pull patients with weights that may exceed 200 lbs.
C. Communicate in English well enough so that you can be understood by others, and others can understand you.
D. Execute both hand and pedal dexterity.
E. Give directions and respond to patient requests.
F. Operate portable equipment.
G. Critique visually a film.
H. Exhibit good hearing ability & is able to exercise good body mechanics.
I. Lift and carry various accessory equipment.
