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Applications
will be be accepted from September 1st through
December 15th each year and must be accompanied by a $50.00 non-refundable
application fee. New Entrance Testing Requirements effective Fall 2011! All program applicants are required to take ATI's Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET V). Please see ENTRANCE TESTING below for testing dates, registration procedures and required fees. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the school at (609)599-5234. Thank you!
Minimum admission requirements for the
St. Francis Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology are as
follows:
- Graduation from an accredited high school or satisfactory completion
of a
General Education Diploma (GED)
- College level Algebra (3 credits) with a “C” or better
*
- College level English Composition I (3 credits) with a “C” or
better*
- English Composition II with Speech (3 credits) with a “C” or
better (Separate
English Composition II OR Oral
Communication courses are acceptable.)*
- Achievement of
a Reading Score at or above the National mean on the Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET V).
- Three professional letters of recommendation
- Submission of an official high school transcript
and official transcripts from ALL other educational
institutions attended since high school. Applicants submitting
transcripts from institutions outside
the United States must have these transcripts
translated and evaluated by
an accredited
credentialing service.
- Interview by program officials (by invitation only)
- All SFMC Radiography students must complete college level Anatomy
and Physiology I and II
(4 credits
each) with a “C” or better. If these courses are not complete prior
to the start of the Radiography program, accepted students must meet the prerequisites
for these courses as established by the college.
See Program Officials for further
information. Preference is given to applicants who
have successfully completed these courses.
*
A credit granting score on the CLEP exam is also acceptable.
Prior to enrolling, all accepted
applicants must:
1. Undergo
and successfully pass a criminal background check, required for all
students.
In order to take part in the
educational program an applicant
must not have
been convicted of or pled guilty to a violent crime,
illegal sale,
use of or theft
of controlled dangerous substances, or a sexual offense. An
applicant
whose criminal background check discloses a conviction or unresolved
arrest for
a crime or misdemeanor that could jeopardize the health, safety or
welfare of any patient,
employee, student or visitor may also be barred from
entrance to the School.
The criminal background check will be conducted by an
external service
provider in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
(See full policy SC-A3)
2. Undergo and successfully
pass a 10-panel drug screening.
3. Submit health
history, physical examination and immunization records with all
required
immunizations and immune titers.
4. Submit documentation
of medical insurance coverage.
The admissions procedure is as follows:
- All interested applicants receive an application
packet which includes an Application,
application instructions, a Program Brochure, a Radiology Career
Fact Sheet,
and a School Profile.
- Applicants are required to submit the completed application with
essay, a $50.00 (fifty)
dollar non-refundable application fee, and three (3) letters of recommendation.
The applicant must request official high school transcripts
and ALL transcripts
from institutions of higher learning. ALL transcripts must be sent directly
to the School of Radiologic Technology by the issuing institutions.
- Upon receiving the completed application and ALL official transcripts,
the transcripts
are evaluated for high school diploma or GED and pre-requisite coursework. Pre-requisite
coursework can be in progress, or scheduled to be completed
prior to the next School of Radiography start date. A class schedule must be
provided as evidence of enrollment. Once these requirements are
satisfied, the applicant
is scheduled for the Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET V), which
is given at the Medical Center. If the applicant has taken the Health
Occupations Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET V), or other health occupations aptitude exam for entrance into another program, he/she may request
that an official copy of those results be sent to
St. Francis Medical
Center School of Radiologic Technology.
- Upon receipt of the test results, an Academic Evaluation is conducted
by Program
officials. The Academic Evaluation assesses the results from the HOBET V Examination, Algebra and other higher level math
courses, and academic sciences such as high school Biology and other higher level
science courses. A minimum score of 9 out of 15 points and a minimum passing
score (at or above the National mean) on the reading section of the HOBET V Exam is required to proceed in the application process.
Applicants who do not score a 9 or higher on the Academic Evaluation are
notified by mail and college level preparatory coursework may be suggested.
- Once the applicant has progressed through the Academic Evaluation,
an interview and observation
day is scheduled. At this time the Clinical Coordinator (or designee)
takes the applicant on an extensive tour of the Radiology department. The
applicant observes the Radiology Department on a weekday morning
(usually 8:30-11:30 AM). The applicant observes the daily operation of a Radiology
department and talks to current students and technologists. An
interview will also be conducted
by the Program Director. The applicant
is also required to review the Student Catalog and other Program policies. At
the conclusion of the interview/observation, the applicant will be
rated utilizing the Application
Review Report form by three (3) separate individuals: a) the Program
Director on interview, b) the Clinical Coordinator (or designee) during observation,
and c) a member of the Admissions Committee who rates the candidate
by paper documents only. The Application Review report evaluates the applicant
based on academic background, professionalism,
communication skills,
motivation, dependability and cooperation.
- On or about March 1st of every year an offical Admissions Committee
Meeting will be scheduled.
At
this time applicants with the top eight (8) Application Review Report scores
will be selected for admission. The Program also selects up
to fine (5) alternate applicants.
- An extension of the application deadline is at the sole discretion
of Program Administration in consultation
with the Director of the School of Nursing and Allied Health.
Non-discriminatory
clause
The St. Francis Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology admits
students of any race, religion, color, creed, ancestry,
national origin, sex, age, veteran's status, marital status, affectional
or sexual orientation or perference, family status or disability
to all rights, privileges, programs and
activities generally accorded or made available to students at the
School. It does not discriminate on the bases of race, religion,
color, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, veteran's status,
marital status, affectional or sexual orientation or preference,
family status or disability in the administration of its educational
policies, admissions policies, scholarship or loan programs, or other
School administered programs.
ENTRANCE TESTING Effective September 2011
The Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test (HOBET V) is administered at St. Francis Medical Center for all School of Radiologic Technology applicants. The HOBET V may be taken up to two (2) times in an admission cycle with a minimum of a month lapse between each testing date. All applicants MUST register in advance for the entrance exam. There is a $60.00 fee to take the exam.
To register, applicants must go online to www.atialliedhealth.com
- Select "Shop Online"
- Select HOBET exam from the left menu
- Select TRENTON< NJ and our school name
- Select your preferred testing date
- You will be prompted to "Create an Acount," Complete registration and print confirmation page for your records.
The exam takes approximately three and one half (31/2) hours to complete. Study Guides and Practice Tests can be obtained online through the ATI website for an additional fee. On the day of testing, applicants MUST bring the following mandatory items and report to CREAN HALL OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS. Photo ID (ex. Driver's License, School ID); No. #2 Pencils.
The HOBET V Exam will be given on the following dates beginning at 10:00AM:
- November 18, 2011
- December 16, 2011
- January 13, 2012
- January 27, 2012
Paking is available in the Medical Center garage (entrance on Chambers Street). If you park on the local streets be sure to observe posted parking regulations.
In the event of an emergency Cancellation examinees may call (6090-599-5239) after 6:00am on the day of the exam for a recorded message. If you do NOT hear a special announcement regarding the exam, you can assume the exam will be given as scheduled.
Contact us for further
information.
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