Radiologic Technology, A.A.S.

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Vickie Findley
Interim Dean, School of Health Sciences
200B Advanced Technology Center (ATC), Fairmont / (304) 367-4284
Vickie.Findley@pierpont.edu

United Hospital Center Radiologic Technology Program
Rosemarie Trupo, M.B.A.-HA, RT (R), RDMS
Program Coordinator
Rosemary.Trupo@pierpont.edu
Rosemary.Trupo@wvumedicine.org

WVUH Radiology Program
Jay Morris, MA, RT (R), (CV)
Program Coordinator
Jay.Morris@pierpont.edu
Jay.Morris@wvumedicine.org

Pierpont Community & Technical College has an official partnership with the Radiologic Technology programs of United Hospital Center (UHC), Bridgeport, WV and West Virginia University Hospital (WVUH), Morgantown, WV, to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Technical Studies, Radiologic Technology. Students complete general education courses at Pierpont and Radiologic Technology courses at West Virginia University Hospital or United Hospital Center through an integration of clinical and didactic assignments. The program consists of 70 credit hours, 15 hours of General Education and 55 hours of core specific courses. As a component of the core radiologic technology courses, students must perform supervised clinical assignments.

This program is a competitive admission program. Students should enroll at Pierpont, and applicants meeting admission standards should complete a Pierpont Radiologic Technology application and pay a program application fee to Pierpont and contact the program coordinator of interest. All supporting material should be sent to Pierpont by February 1st for consideration into the program. Application material will be made available to the hospital-based facility to assist in deliberations. Student selection for enrollment is based upon academic qualifications, personal interview, previous healthcare and/or work experience, and the individual’s projected ability to make a significant contribution to the healthcare profession. Interviews are conducted by program faculty for individuals whose scores rank highest among those pursuing admission each year. Students are selected annually for program participation.

To be considered for admission, applicant must:

Have a high School transcript or College GPA (12 credits or more), with overall GPA >2.0
Submit ACT/SAT scores, Official High School Transcripts or acceptable High School Equivalency Exam documentation (GED, TASC)
Have a score of 19 or better ACT composite (or SAT equivalent) - AND - have a score of 19 or better MATH ACT (or SAT equivalent) or have successfully completed MTH 1207 - AND - have a score of 18 or better ENGLISH ACT (or SAT equivalent) or have successfully completed ENGL 1104 .
Meet all hospital admission standards
Applicant must be able to fully participate in all activities and a physical and background check, drug testing, immunizations, and psychological testing may be required
Applicant must meet ethical standards as imposed by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Individuals with convictions records related to misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony, or any alcohol or drug related violations as adults may be ineligible for professional certification.
Scoring for admissions includes a section for completion (grade of “C” or higher) of high school mathematics courses (Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, or Trigonometry or the College course equivalents), and for completion (grade of “C” or higher) of high school level science courses (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Human Anatomy and Physiology) or the College course equivalents.

To remain in the program, grades of “C” or above must be earned in model schedule courses, with an overall GPA of 2.0 or greater.

For information on job opportunities upon graduation visit http://www.onetonline.org/help/bright/29-2099.06iology.php.

General education courses should be taken before selection into the program. Students wishing additional preparation before applying to the program should review the preparatory health career menu of coursework. Completion of coursework does not guarantee entry into the program of study, as this is a selective, competitive program of study.