Admission Requirements
Beginning January 1, 2021
Student must:
Be a high school graduate or possess a suitable equivalent.
All students must have completed the minimum of an Associate’s degree
or be within 6 credit hours of the Associate’s degree requirements
upon entering the program. Students will have
one year to complete the required credits for the Associate’s degree.
Failure to complete the Associate’s Degree by the end of the 2nd semester of the program will result in dismissal from the program. Overall GPA must be 2.0 or higher. All the following prerequisite courses
must be either part of the degree or completed at the start date of the
radiology program. Students must earn a "C" or better in all
course work listed below:
- English Composition
- Computer Course
- Math - Fundamentals of Reasoning or Higher
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II with a Laboratory component
- Must receive a passing percentile score of at least 70% on the admission
test. Applicants will be scheduled to take a HESI Admission Assessment
Exam and will be responsible for testing fees. International students
must present proof of college English and Math placement tests or a passing
score above 100 on the TOEFL test.
- Provide evidence of good health and successfully pass the substance abuse
screening and criminal background check. The student must also provide
proof of health insurance and citizenship before enrollment should they
be accepted. The student will be responsible for any fees which may be
incurred for these services. Clinical affiliates can not be attended without
the medical form being completed
- Meet the criteria for technical functioning. This criterion has been developed
to define the physical conditions necessary for a Technologist to function
in the health care environment. The student is advised that this level
of functioning must be maintained throughout the program. The school reserves
the right to require student testing as it deems appropriate to meet these
physical demands. The School of Radiologic Technology will make reasonable
accommodation whenever feasible.
Admission Process
Submitting the Application
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Submit an online application to the School of Radiologic Technology from
January 1 - April 1, of the year the applicant wishes to be considered.
A $40.00 non-refundable application fee must be paid via check, within
5 days of application submission.
- Submit an essay (500-words minimum) about “Why did you select Mary
Washington Hospital School of Radiologic Technology and Why you want to
be a Radiologic Technologist?” with your application.
- Make checks payable to MWH SORT. Please add 200-8140-49070 to the memo
line of all checks or money orders.
- Arrange for official transcripts from all colleges previously attended
be sent to:
Becki Keith, MS, R.T. (R) (CT), Program Manager
School of Radiologic Technology
Mary Washington Hospital
2300 Fall Hill Ave, Suite 260
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- Applicants meeting initial admission requirements will be notified via
email to schedule the admission test (the HESI A2 Admissions Exam). Applicants
will be responsible for examination fees.
- Applicants will be contacted to schedule their four hours of clinical observation.
- Applicants will be contacted via email to complete a Talent Plus assessment.
- After the committee has reviewed and considered each application individually,
notification of acceptance or denial will be sent to each applicant.
Selection Process
Admission to the School of Radiologic Technology is competitive. The admission
committee reviews each application individually, examining a variety of
characteristics that indicate an applicant’s potential for academic
success. Applicants are selected on academic credentials, admission test
scores, online Talent Plus Assessment, interview, and clinical observation
without discrimination. GPA quality points are awarded for all required
courses based on the grade earned for each course. (A – 100 points,
B – 85 points, and C – 75 points.
A&P I &II course and lab grades are worth 1.5 times the quality
points earned). GPA quality points, HESI A2Admissions Exam Scores, online Talent Plus
Assessment, interview, and clinical observations are calculated and numerically
ranked as listed below; written notification of the committee’s
decision will be made to each applicant during June of the year in which
they wish to be considered.
GPA
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Courses Evaluated for Competitive Admissions (75%)
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Misc.
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Entrance Test
(25%)
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Rank Order
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"C" or better in all classes
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Minimum 2.0 overall GPA
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** Anatomy Courses will carry a heavier weight when calculating GPA quality points.
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HESI minimum comprehensive score of 70%
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GPA conversion (75%)+ HESI (15%) + HESI Critical Thinking conversion Score
(10%) + Bonus Points
**Bonus points are awarded as follows:
1 point – applicant resides in the service area (Fredericksburg, Woodbridge, Counties-Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George,
Caroline, Westmoreland, Orange, Culpeper, Prince William)
1 point – applicant has previous medical experience
1 point – applicant previously applied
** Clinical Observations will be quantitatively assessed.
**Talent Plus Assessment will be quantitatively assessed.
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Anatomy and Physiology I & II with Lab **
i.e. BIO 141 & BIO 142
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A - 150 points
B – 127.5 points
C – 112.5 points
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English Composition and Rhetoric
i.e ENG 101
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A – 100 points
B – 85 points
C – 75 points
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MATH - Fundamental of Reasoning
i.e. MTH 130
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A – 100 points
B – 85 points
C – 75 points
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Computer Course
i.e. ITE 115 Intro to Computer Applications & Concepts
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A – 100 points
B – 85 points
C – 75 points
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Medical Terminology
i.e. HLT 143
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A – 100 points
B – 85 points
C – 75 points
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HESI Admission Assessment Exam
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Completion of the HESI HP Admission Assessment Exam (HESI A2), an assessment
tool used to evaluate prospective students and their potential for successful
program completion, is required for consideration of acceptance into Mary
Washington Hospital School of Radiologic Technology.
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All applicants must complete these designated sections: Math, Reading Comprehension,
Vocabulary and General Knowledge and Grammar, Anatomy & Physiology,
Learning Profile & Personality Style, and Critical Thinking. A study guide is available through Elsevier.
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Applicants have two (2) attempts to complete the HESI A2 Exam within a
1 year (12-month) time frame. The scores are valid for one (1) year from
the initial examination date.
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Applicants will be contacted by MWHC SORT Faculty for a testing date after
the application has been submitted and reviewed. Applicants are responsible
for all testing costs.
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Essential Functions Criteria
All students must be cleared by a medical professional indicating they
are capable of performing the following functions:
Students are required to complete the “Essential Functions Verification
Form.” You must respond on the form if you fully meet the criteria
(100%) or are unable to fully meet the criteria (less than 100%). If you
respond less than 100% to any criterion, an explanation and/or additional
information will be required. You may ask for reasonable accommodations.
The MWH School of Radiologic Technology, Program Manager in conjunction
with the Community Programs, Cultural Services Coordinator will determine
the appropriate accommodations. The MWH Health and Wellness, Nurse Manager
will review each case and assist with clinical accommodations as appropriate.
Essential Functions Verification
Students must be able to perform certain psychomotor, cognitive, and affective
skills that are required in the program and, upon graduation, in the profession.
Students must be able to respond physically, orally, immediately to the
patient. The following examples of criteria are not intended as a complete
listing of practice behaviors but are a sampling of the types of abilities
needed by the student to meet program objectives and requirements. The
Department or its affiliated agencies may identify additional critical
behaviors or abilities needed by students to meet program or agency requirements.
The Department reserves the right to amend this listing based on the identification
of additional standards or criteria for students. If you cannot fully
meet (100%) the following standards (and examples of criteria to meet
the standards), you will be asked to explain in what way you cannot meet
those standards and what type of accommodations you will need throughout
the program. The MWH School of Radiologic Technology, Program Manager
in conjunction with the Community Programs, Cultural Services Coordinator
will determine the appropriate accommodations. The MWH Health and Wellness,
Nurse Manager will review each case to determine if those accommodations
can be provided.
Physical /Mobility
Student radiographers must be immediately able to use both hands to lift
30-35 pounds. at shoulder height, have the physical stamina in order to stand for an
eight hour day, plus assist and support patients, either on stretchers
or in wheelchairs. They must be able to reach above their heads to manipulate
small objects or adjust pieces of equipment from the ceiling and move
it around the room or position equipment six feet above the ground. Students
must have the ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers
of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Students must be able to bend, crouch, or stoop, stand or walk for long
periods of time using both feet. They must be able to wear lead lined
aprons weighing five plus pounds for two hours at a time. Students must
have the ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over
time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue
Hearing
Students must possess the ability to hear to operate the equipment safely
and effectively. They may be 10-15 feet away from their patient and must
be able to hear them and immediately respond, with or without corrective
hearing devices, plus hear audible equipment noises from a distance whether
or not they are in view. Students must have the ability to detect or tell
the difference between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness. Students
must have the ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Students must give full attention to what other people are saying, taking
time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate,
and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Students must have the ability
to take thorough and accurate medical histories.
Sight
The student must be able to immediately perceive patient position changes,
expression changes, and color changes that might indicate patient needs
or affect diagnostic outcome. They must be able to observe the patient
from a distance of 10-15 feet. Vision may be corrected or uncorrected.
They must be able to differentiate 8-10 shades of gray and have the ability
to read requests or medicine vials. They must able to safely manipulate
equipment using depth perception and see well enough to perform all procedures
and work in a low lighted room.
Communication
The student must be able to speak effectively, clearly and concisely to
inform the patient about the examination and to provide instructions to
the patient as necessary in order to obtain an optimal diagnostic result.
They must read and verbally communicate in the English language to elicit
vital information from and provide information for patients, staff, and
physicians. Language translators are available through the health system.
Tone and volume must be sufficient for close proximity, face to face,
communication and distance.
Cognitive
Students must be able to comprehend and execute verbal and written statements
in English. They also must be able to measure, calculate reason, analyze,
and synthesize information to solve problems. They must be able to recall,
understand, and apply basic scientific principles and methods. Students
must have the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to
go wrong. Recognizing there is a problem.
Behavioral/Social
Students must be able to function under stress and time constraints. They
must be able to demonstrate integrity, responsibility, tolerance, and
respect. They must be able to adapt to changing environments and display
flexibility in the practice setting. Students must be reliable, responsible,
and dependable and fulfilling obligations. Students must maintain composure,
keep emotions in check, control anger, and avoid aggressive behavior,
even in very difficult situations. Students must accept criticism and
deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
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Mobility
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1. Have physical stamina to stand and walk for 8 hours or more in a clinical setting.
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2. Can stand on both legs, move from room to room, and maneuver in small
spaces. (Physical disabilities must not pose threat to the safety of the
student, faculty, patients, or other health care workers.)
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Flexibility
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1. Can bend the body downward and forward by bending at the spine and waist.
(This factor requires full use of lower extremities and back muscles.)
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2. Can flex and extend all joints freely.
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Strength
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1. Possess mobility, coordination and strength to push, pull or transfer
heavy objects. (Strength to lift 30 lbs.- 50 lbs. frequently).
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Fine Motor Skill, Hand/Eye Coordination
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1. Possess manual dexterity, mobility and stamina to perform CPR.
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2. Can seize, hold, grasp, turn and otherwise work with both hands.
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3. Can pick, pinch, or otherwise work with the fingers.
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Auditory Ability
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1. Possess sufficient hearing to assess patient's needs, follow instructions,
communicate with other health care workers as well as respond to audible
sounds of radiographic equipment. (Please comment if corrective device
are required.)
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Visual Acuity
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1. Possess the visual acuity to read, write and assess the patient and
the environment. (Please comment if corrective devices are required.)
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Communication
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1. Possess verbal/nonverbal and written communication skills adequate to
exchange ideas, detailed information, and instructions accurately.
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2. Able to read, comprehend, and write legibly in the English Language.
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Interpersonal Skill
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1. Able to interact purposefully and effectively with others.
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2. Able to convey sensitivity, respect, tact, and a mentally healthy attitude.
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3. Oriented to reality and not mentally impaired by mind-altering substances.
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4. Able to function safely and effectively during high stress periods.
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Alternate Student Status
The admission committee selects applicants who may be offered admission
based on an alternate student status. These students will receive a letter
giving them the opportunity to accept enrollment based on space available
Students wishing to Reapply to the Program
Students wishing to reapply will follow the same procedures as those who
are applying for the first time.
Students Educated in Foreign Countries
Applicants educated in non-English speaking countries are required to submit
proof that their foreign transcripts have been evaluated by an organization
recognized for foreign transcript evaluation. This official evaluation
must be submitted in lieu of the official foreign transcripts
Provisional Student Status
All students are provisionally admitted to the program until all requirements
have been completed. Incomplete college courses, incomplete medical forms,
a failed drug screen or questionable background checks are all grounds
for non-admittance.
Enrollment Contingencies
Acceptance of applicants will be contingent on the following:
- Completion of all academic general education requirements
- Completed physical exam/questionnaire at the students expense
- Submission of the tuition deposit
- Acceptance of the program returned
- Negative drug screen and proof of health insurance
- Passing a criminal background check
- ARRT pre-eligibility approval for candidates who disclosed a positive criminal history
Non-Discrimination
Mary Washington Hospital School of Radiologic Technology's recruitment
and admission practices are non-discriminatory with respect to race, color,
creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.