All general education courses listed (or their equivalents) must be completed at an institution of higher learning recognized by the United States Department of Education. All general education courses must also be completed prior to the professional component of the program. Once all general education courses and professional program courses have been completed the graduate will earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Radiologic Technology.
Program Information
Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital School of Medical Imaging offers a 22-month (approximately 72 weeks of academic instruction) program which awards an Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology. The program consists of four 16-week semesters and one 8-week session/semester in addition to specified college-level general education courses.
The curriculum prepares individuals to enter the workforce as entry level Diagnostic Radiologic Technologists, also known as Radiographers. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for national credentialing through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists www.arrt.org. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology is a terminal occupational degree and the credits generally earned are not applicable to other degrees.
The program welcomes individuals that meet all admissions requirements to apply during the application period posted on the website at www.smhsomi.edu. Program hours of operation are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and consists of didactic and clinical components. The didactic portion of the program includes both lecture and labs, which are offered in traditional, on-ground format, held at the School campus. The clinical component utilizes a variety of health care sites approved by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), to include hospitals, imaging centers, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency centers, and orthopaedic centers. Clinical hours will vary depending on individual clinical sites. During the 4th and 5th semesters, student clinical experience includes an evening clinical rotation of four weeks total duration that includes: two (2) weeks at a hospital/emergency center and two (2) weeks at a KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care Center. Dependent on clinical site, hours will vary between 1:00pm–10:00pm.
The School is a full-time residential program and does not offer distance education, part-time, or weekend classes. All courses are delivered in the English language. Due to the fundamental integration of clinical and didactic components of the program, the outlined course curriculum posted on the website at www.smhsomi.edu does not allow for deviation or modification. Students are expected to maintain enrollment in line with the structured pace of all program courses.
The Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital School of Medical Imaging Main Campus is located at:
8550 Magellan Parkway, Ste. 700 | Richmond, VA 23227
Visitors to the School
All guests must sign in at the front desk and receive a visitor’s badge. The visitor’s badge must be displayed at all times and returned when the guest signs out at the front desk.
Guests may not stay with students or faculty in class, the computer laboratory, the clinical setting, the Clinical Simulation and Learning Center, the library, the student lounge or left unattended at the School. Guests may sit in the reception area for short durations.
Computer Applications
The School utilizes several web-based computer applications for student success.
The computer applications utilized are as follows:
- The Student Information System (SIS), CampusNexus®, contains all student demographic information, financial records, academic records. The SIS also serves as a communication platform between students and School personnel.
- The Student Learning Management System (LMS), Blackboard®, is utilized to provide students with a central location to easily access course materials and course grades.
- The School utilizes Trajecsys®, a cloud-based clinical documentation system, to track the student’s clinical progress in regard to exams, competencies, evaluations, and clinical attendance. Trajecsys also creates reports to measure program benchmarks.
Assessment
School officials assess student learning outcomes on a regular basis to evaluate program effectiveness and integrity. The School implements change as new recommendations and requirements develop or as areas of concern are identified.
The School utilizes an assessment plan/schedule and an advisory committee to guide ongoing evaluation and improvement. Ongoing assessment is a critical element to maintaining JRCERT accreditation.
Student participation in the assessment process takes place through a variety of methods including: semester course evaluations, student evaluation of clinical preceptors and student planning committee.
The Program Effectiveness Plan (PEP) is an internal quality assessment tool used for evaluating each program and designing strategies to improve performance within an institution by:
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Identifying historical and current outcomes;
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Establishing and documenting specific goals; and
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Creating strategies to meet such goals
The process of developing and maintaining a PEP requires that an institution use its past and present performance to set goals for future performance. The PEP continuously assesses and clearly describes the following elements:
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Program Retention rate
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Credentialing Examination participation rate
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Credentialing Examination pass rate
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Job placement rate
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Surveys that measure (i) participation, and (ii) satisfaction for: 1. Students 2. Clinical extern affiliates 3. Graduates 4. Employers
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Delivery Method Assessment (if program is offered in a blended or full distance education format)
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Curriculum Assessment
Academic Requirements
Candidates must meet the following minimum academic requirements for consideration:
- All college level general education courses listed (or their equivalents) must be completed at an institution of higher learning recognized by the United States Department of Education.
- All college level general education courses listed below (or their equivalents) must be completed prior to final acceptance.
- A minimum grade of "C" and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for all general education courses identified in the table below.
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General Education Courses
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Discipline
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Course Title
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Credits
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BIO
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I & Lab*
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4
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BIO
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II & Lab*
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4
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MTH
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College level Algebra or higher (Pre-Calculus/Statistics/Calculus)*
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3
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PSY or SOC
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Psychology or Sociology
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3
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ENG or CST
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English/College Composition/Communication
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3
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HLT
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Medical Terminology
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1
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ITE
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Information Technology/Computer Applications/Computer Concepts
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3
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Total
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21
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*General Education courses indicated with an (*) must have been completed within 5 years of application cycle deadline
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Admission
To be eligible for admission to St. Mary’s Hospital School of Medical Imaging (SOMI), the application and all required materials must be received in the Office of Admissions by the deadlines as published on the School web site. Qualified applicants are considered for admission without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, military veteran status or disability. Applicants must comply with policy ACA 1.02 Essential Technical Standards.
Admission into the programs of the School is competitive. An applicant who meets all admission requirements is not guaranteed admission to the selected program.
Upon acceptance to a program of the School , students must meet any additional requirements (e.g., passing a criminal background check); otherwise, the applicant will have their offer of admission rescinded or the student will be dismissed from the program.
International Applicants
International students seeking admission to the School must have a visa that allows study in the United States (e.g., Green Card). BSMCON is not a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) approved institution.
Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials
The School requires that any non-U.S. transcript or documentation issued be evaluated formally by a National Association of Credential Evaluation services (NACES) agency. A list of NACES approved international transcript evaluation agencies can be found at www.naces.org.
Readmission
A student who has officially withdrawn from the School may reapply. Students who reapply must meet School and programmatic requirements established during their absence. Students are not eligible for readmission if they were dismissed or administratively withdrawn from the program as a result of disciplinary actions. Readmitted students must complete the program within 150% of attempted credit hours.
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Submit a completed application for admission.
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Submit a letter of intention, explaining the reasons the student believes he or she deserves to be re-admitted.
Completion of the application is not a guarantee of readmission.
Conditional Admission
The School may, at their discretion, grant conditional admission to accepted candidates. Conditionally admitted candidates must have all application materials submitted by the stated deadlines. The Admissions office will communicate the terms of admission in the conditional admission acceptance letter they send to the applicant.
Applicants failing to meet any admission conditions will have their offer of admission withdrawn.
Admission Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older by the first day of class.
- Submission of an online application and payment of a $75 non-refundable application fee (paid online with application submission).
- Graduation from an accredited high school or General Educational Development (GED) certificate. The admissions office will confirm all students’ transcripts arrive from a high school with a CEEB code, as well as the high school seal and/or signature. If a transcript is from a high school that lacks a CEEB code or seal/signature, the admissions office will investigate to confirm the school is recognized by the state department of education or home school association (see link below). If a diploma is determined invalid, a GED may be required for admission consideration. To search the U.S. Department of Education’s Database of Schools, visit the following link: https://www.nacacnet.org/knowledge-center/ professional-standards/compliance-center/ verification-of-high-school-completion
- Achievement of a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or greater in the general education course requirements.
- Provision of official transcripts from high school, high school diploma or GED program certificate and all post-secondary schools/colleges/universities attended.
- Completion of 21 general education credits toward the AAS degree (refer to policy ACA 2.01) with a “C” or better and a prerequisite coursework GPA of 2.5 or better prior to final acceptance into the program. For transfer credit guidelines refer to policy ADM 3.11.
- Applicants with misdemeanor or felony offenses are required to complete the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Ethics Review pre- approval process prior to applying to the School.
- This process is conducted by the ARRT and for a non-refundable fee and can take up to eight weeks. Information about pre-approval can be obtained by visiting the ARRT website at www.arrt.org. Questionable offenses, regardless of how long ago they were committed, must also be cleared by the ARRT prior to completing the application process. Dismissed charges that required action must be reported as well.
- Documentation of approval through the ARRT Ethics Committee must be uploaded to the admission application prior to the admission deadline. Failure to do so will result in immediate halt of the admission process.
- Applicants with previous healthcare experience must submit proof, i.e., letter of reference or letter from Human Resources representative by the admission application deadline.
- Attendance at an information session within a year prior to the admission application deadline.
- Candidates meeting minimum application requirements may be invited to an interview with program faculty.
Transfer of Program Credits
Credits from other Radiologic Technology programs may be accepted. Transfers will be considered on an individual basis. A student must complete a minimum of 30% of their coursework at SOMI in order to be granted a degree.
Once a student is offered admission to the program, the following are other requirements that must be completed before a student will be allowed to attend classes:
- Attend “New Student Orientation”.
- Submit clinical compliance requirements as stated in policy ACA 1.03.
Admission Review and Selection
Admission is competitive, offered on a space available basis for the top-ranked candidates. Qualified applicants are reviewed according to the following:
- Prerequisite course GPA
- Individual grades in general education prerequisite courses
- Previous healthcare experience
Applicants with a completed application who meet the minimum application requirements will be reviewed by the admissions office and selected by the Admissions Committee.
Meeting all admission requirements is not a guarantee of admission into a program. The School retains the right to immediately dismiss any applicant who has falsified their application. Admission may be denied if the drug screen is positive, if the applicant misses any deadline established by the School, or if the applicant has a prior conviction that would disqualify them from clinical rotations.
Applicants will be notified of an admission decision within 45 days following the application deadline. Applicants may be provisionally accepted per current enrollment of their prerequisite courses. Successful completion of prerequisites and official transcripts are required for formal acceptance.
Essential Technical Standards for SOMI Students
The following essential technical standards must be met by students entering the program and be maintained throughout the entire length of the program.
1. Cognitive Abilities: To successfully complete learning objectives, follow course syllabi, assignment directions, and any actions developed by faculty and administration in the medical imaging program.
2. Sensory Abilities: Possess auditory, visual, and olfactory abilities required to provide care to patients.
3. Communication Skills: (speech, reading, writing) Must be able to communicate clearly to patients, fellow students, faculty and all members of the health care team.
4. Behavioral Abilities: Establish and maintain appropriate professional relationships and maintain emotional health in the academic and clinical settings in accordance with the Mission, Values and Operating Principles of Bon Secours, Code of Conduct.
5. Gross and Fine Motor Coordination requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation of radiographic equipment. Requires frequent lifting and carrying items weighing 50 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting, with some heavy lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular clinical day.
All students are required to verify by signature that he/she can perform the Essential Technical Standards listed above. A health care provider signature is also required for verification.
Background Checks
Prior to enrollment at the School, each student is required to have a national background check to include the Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry. A conviction will not necessarily preclude a student from consideration for admission, but failure to receive approval from the ARRT prior to submitting an application will result in immediate withdrawal of the student’s contingent acceptance. Students are required to notify a School official and the ARRT if any changes occur during the course of the program.
The ARRT may deny an individual the opportunity to sit for an examination if an applicant has a criminal history or is convicted, pleads guilty or no contest to a felony, or other serious crime, or fails to disclose his/her criminal history.
Drug Screening
Accepted students must successfully complete drug screening to fulfill admission requirements. Results reported to the School that indicate the student is "not cleared" for admission due to a positive drug screen will result in immediate withdrawal of the student’s contingent acceptance. Applicants who are declined for this reason may not reapply for 6 months.
Employment Disclaimer
Final acceptance into the AAS degree program in Radiologic Technology does not guarantee employment upon successful program completion.
2025-2026 SOMI Academic Calendar
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Radiologic Technology
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FALL 2025
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August 8
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Friday
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Tuition and fees for the fall term are due by 12 noon
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August 11
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Monday
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Fall semester begins
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August 11-20
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Monday-Wednesday
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Add/drop period
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August 20
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Wednesday
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Last day to drop from a course with 100% refund*
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August 31
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Sunday
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Last day to withdraw from a course with a 80% refund*
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September 1
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Monday
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Labor Day - No classes - School closed
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September 10
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Wednesday
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Last day to withdraw from a course with a 60% refund*
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September 15-November 1
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Advising period
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September 21
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Sunday
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Last day to withdraw from a course with a 40% refund*
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October 6-10
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Monday-Friday
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Fall Break - No classes
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October 21
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Tuesday
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Last day to withdraw from a course with a 20% refund*
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October 21
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Tuesday
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Last day to withdraw from a course with a "W"
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November 14
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Friday
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Spring Graduates: Intent to graduate form is due
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November 24-28
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Monday-Friday
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Thanksgiving/Fall Break - No classes
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November 27-28
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Thursday-Friday
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School closed
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December 5
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Friday
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Classes end
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December 8-12
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Monday-Friday
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Final examination period
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December 16
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Tuesday
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Final grades due
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SPRING 2026
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January 9
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Friday
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Tuition and fees for the spring term are due by 12 noon
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January 12
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Monday
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Spring semester begins
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January 12-21
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Monday-Wednesday
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Add/Drop period
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January 19
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Monday
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No classes
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January 21
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Wednesday
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Last day to drop a course with 100% refund*
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February 1
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Sunday
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Last day to withdraw from a course with 80% refund*
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|
February 12
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Thursday
|
Last day to withdraw from a course with a 60% refund*
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|
February 16-April 1
|
|
Advising Period
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|
February 23
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Monday
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Last day to withdraw from a course with a 40% refund*
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March 9-13
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Monday-Friday
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Spring break - No classes
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March 25
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Wednesday
|
Last day to withdraw from a course with a 20% refund*
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March 25
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Wednesday
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Last day to withdraw from a course with a "W"
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May 1
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Friday
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Classes end
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May 4-8
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Monday-Friday
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Final Examination period
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May 11
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Monday
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Final grades due and Conferral of Degrees
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May 21
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Thursday
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Graduation (Tentative Date based on venue availability-
date will be confirmed by December 1, 2025)
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SUMMER 2026
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May 22
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Friday
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Tuition and fees for the summer term are due by 12 noon
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May 25
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Monday
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Memorial Day - No classes - School closed
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May 26
|
Tuesday
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Summer 8-week session begins
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May 26-June 4
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Tuesday-Thursday
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Add/drop period
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June 1-30
|
|
Advising Period
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June 4
|
Thursday
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Last day to drop a course with 100% refund*
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|
June 9
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Tuesday
|
Last day to withdraw from a course with 60% refund*
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|
June 14
|
Sunday
|
Last day to withdraw from a course with 60% refund*
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|
June 24
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Wednesday
|
Last day to withdraw from a course with 20% refund*
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June 24
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Wednesday
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Last day to withdraw from a course with a "W"
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June 29-July 3
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Monday-Friday
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Summer break - Independence Day Observed - No classes
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July 3
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Friday
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School closed
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July 24
|
Friday
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Classes end
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July 28
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Tuesday
|
Final grades due
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Payment Terms
Payment of Tuition and Fees is due in full by 12:00pm on the Friday prior to the start of the Semester**
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all payments or adequate Financial Aid is scheduled to cover all Charges by 12:00pm on the Friday prior to the start of each semester. SOMI does not offer payment plans and no exceptions will be made.
Refer to Finance section for further information.
General Education Courses
General Education Courses
General Education Courses must be completed prior to admission:
*General Education Courses indicated with an (*) must have been completed within 5 years of the application cycle deadline.
| | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab* | 4 |
| | Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab* | 4 |
| | Math level Algebra or higher (Pre-Calculus/Statistics/Calculus)* | 3 |
| | Psychology or Sociology | 3 |
| | English/College Composition/Communication | 3 |
| | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| | Information Technology/Computer Concepts | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Professional Program Courses
Fall 1st Semester
(15 weeks + final exam week)
| | CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers | |
| RAD 1101 | Introduction to Radiologic Technology, Patient Care, Ethics & Law | 3 |
| PRO 1101 | Radiographic Procedures I & Lab | 4 |
| RSC 1101 | Radiographic Image Production | 3 |
| CRS 1101 | Clinical Radiation Science I | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring 2nd Semester
(15 weeks + final exam week)
| PRO 1102 | Radiographic Procedures II & Lab | 4 |
| RSC 1102 | Radiographic Imaging Equipment & Radiologic Physics | 3 |
| RAD 1102 | Radiobiology & Radiation Protection | 3 |
| CRS 1102 | Clinical Radiation Science II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Summer 3rd Semester
(8 weeks)
| PRO 2103 | Radiographic Procedures III & Lab | 4 |
| CRS 2103 | Clinical Radiation Science III | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Fall 4th Semester
(15 weeks + final exam week)
| PRO 2104 | Radiographic Procedures IV & Lab | 4 |
| CRS 2104 | Clinical Radiation Science IV | 6 |
| RAD 2104 | Radiographic Pathology | 3 |
| RSC 2104 | Advanced Imaging Modalities | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring 5th Semester
(15 weeks + final exam week)
| RAD 2105 | Correlated Topics in Radiologic Technology | 3 |
| RSC 2105 | Image Analysis | 2 |
| CRS 2105 | Clinical Radiation Science V | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Total Hours/Credits
| | General Education Pre-requisite Credits | 21 |
| | Professional Program Credits | 62 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 83 |
Tuition and Fee Schedule 2025-2026
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62 TOTAL PROFESSIONAL CREDITS
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Tuition: $230.00 per credit*
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Learning Resources Fee: $90.00 per credit*
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Total Tuition: $14,260.00
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Total Learning Resources Fee: $5,580.00
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TOTAL TUITION & LEARNING RESOURCES FEE:
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$19,840.00
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Learning Resource Fee includes:
Fee for student use of computer lab, software, ARRT review resources, supplemental services, library services, graduation services, and program teaching resources.
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|
|
*Tuition and fees subject to change.
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|
There are certain costs (listed below) that students will incur that may not be assessed within the tuition and fee structure.
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Technology Resources (Laptop & Supplies)
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$1,425 |
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Books
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$1,200 |
| Drug Screen, Vendor Compliance (CastleBranch), Background Screening |
$155 |
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Clinical Scrub Uniforms x2 and Jacket x1
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$124 |
| Trajecsys |
$150 |
| Other Supplies (printer, immunizations, CPR, shoes) |
$596 |
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TOTAL:
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$23,490 (estimate)
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Academic Classification/Enrollment
Student academic classification is based on the number of credit hours completed including transferred hours. Classification is as follows:
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CLASSIFICATION
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EARNED CREDITS
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Freshman
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0-29
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Sophomore
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30+
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Enrollment Standards
|
|
Enrollment Status
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Earned Credits
|
|
Full-time
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12 or above
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Three-quarters time
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9-11
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Half-time
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6-8
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Less than half-time
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1-5
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Professional Program Credit/Credit Hour Conversion Chart
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CURRICULUM
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DIDACTIC/LECTURE HOURS
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CLINICAL HOURS
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LAB/PRACTICAL HOURS
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TOTAL HOURS
|
TOTAL CREDITS
|
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SEMESTER 1
(16 weeks)
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135
|
240
|
30
|
405
|
14
|
|
SEMESTER II
(16 weeks)
|
135
|
240
|
30
|
405
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14
|
|
SEMESTER III
(8 weeks)
|
48
|
192
|
30
|
272
|
7
|
|
SEMESTER IV
(16 weeks)
|
135
|
360
|
30
|
525
|
16
|
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SEMESTER V
(16 weeks)
|
75
|
360
|
0
|
435
|
11
|
|
Totals
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528
|
1,392
|
122
|
2,042
|
62
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Academic Credit Hours
Credit/Credit Hour: The number of credits awarded for a given course is determined by the number of lecture, lab, and/or clinical hours spent in instruction.
The following formula is used to calculate credit hours:
One semester credit is equal to:
- One hour of lecture per week for a semester or the equivalent number of hours.
- Two hours of lab per week for a semester or the equivalent number of hours.
- For every fifty-six (56) hours in the clinical setting (practicum) a student will be awarded one (1) credit hour.
Calendar: The 22-month program (approximately 72 weeks of academic instruction) is structured with the fall and spring semesters are standard 16-week
semesters with an 8 week summer session/semester.
Definition of standard semester: 15 weeks plus a final exam week.
8 weeks session/semester:
- Two hours of lecture per week for a session/ semester or the equivalent number of hours.
- Four hours of lab per week for a session/semester or the equivalent number of hours.
Definition of Academic Credit Hour
The School’s definition of credit hour is congruent with requirements of the U.S. Department of Education.
A Credit Hour is:
1. One hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out of class student work each week for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester, or the equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time; or
2. At least an equivalent amount of work of this definition for other academic activities including simulation and skill laboratory work (practice and check-off), clinical experiences, projects, and focus sheets.
3. The terminal occupational degree awarded: Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology is generally not applicable to other degrees.
Clinical Site List
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BON SECOURS FACILITIES
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St. Mary's Hospital
5801 Bremo Road
Richmond, VA 23226
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Imaging Center at Reynolds Crossing
6605 West Broad Street, Suite B
Richmond, VA 23230
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St. Mary's Grove Avenue Imaging
2201 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
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Memorial Regional Medical Center
8260 Atlee Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
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Sports Medicine & Primary Care
2230 West Broad Street, Suite 103
Richmond, VA 23220
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St. Francis Medical Center
13710 St. Francis Blvd.
Midlothian, VA 23114
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Urgent Care-Nuckols
11201 Nuckols Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
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Tuckahoe Orthopaedic Associates
1501 Maple Avenue, Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23226
3400 Haydenpark Lane
Henrico, VA 23226
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Urgent Care-Regency
1502 North Parham Road, Suite A
Henrico, VA 23229
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Richmond Community Hospital
1500 North 28th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
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Emergency Centers
Westchester
601 Watkins Centre Pkwy, Suite 150
Midlothian, VA 23114
Short Pump
12320 West Broad Street
Henrico, VA 23233
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AFFILIATE FACILITIES
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Ortho Virginia
8200 Meadowbridge Rd., Suite 200
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
7650 E. Parham Road, Suite 100
Richmond, VA 23294
7858 Shrader Road
Richmond, VA 23294
15300 East West Road
Midlothian, VA 23114
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Patient First Urgent Care Centers
8110 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23233
3370 Pump Road
Richmond, VA 23233
11020 Hull Street Road
Midlothian, VA 23112
12 North Thompson Street
Richmond, VA 23221
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KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care Centers
4687 Pouncey Tract Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
8356 Bell Creek Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
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Clinical Plan
Purpose:
The purpose of this policy is to establish that students shall use clinical time to develop skills initially taught in didactic courses. Combining these two components the student shall, at the end of the program, be able to competently be able to perform as an entry-level radiographer.
Scope:
This policy applies to all SOMI students.
Clinical Education Time
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SEMESTER
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DAYS
|
HOURS (SPECIFIC TO CLINICAL SITES)
|
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First & Second
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Tuesday & Thursday
(2 days a week)
|
Variable: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
|
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Third
|
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
(3 days a week)
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Variable: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
|
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Fourth & Fifth
|
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
(3 days a week)
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Variable: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM,
1:00 - 10:00 PM
|
|
Days of the week are subject to change, based on the 22-month cycle
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Rotations
Students will be assigned to rotations in a specific location for durations of 2 weeks up to a maximum of 9 weeks. Some rotations will be in facilities, in which the student will rotate through various areas, (e.g., fluoroscopy, Emergency Room, routines, Operating Room).
The student will also rotate through advanced practice areas in Radiologic Technology as well as other practice modalities within Medical Imaging (US, CT, MR, Radiation Therapy, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiologic Technology, and Cardiac Cath), following didactic instruction of the topic.
Students are provided with clinical objectives for clinical rotations. Written assignments may also be required in support of student learning. The student shall evaluate the Clinical Preceptor(s) at the end of the rotation period. Clinical rotation assignments are scheduled at the beginning of each semester. Schedules are subject to change with notice. Student requests for change in clinical assignments will not be recognized unless extenuating circumstances exist.
Clinical Compliance Learning Modules
Students must comply with requirements of clinical sites by completing assigned clinical compliance learning modules by the due date.
Students that do not complete the mandatory clinical compliance modules by the due date will be prohibited to attend the clinical assignment until clinical compliance learning modules have been completed. Clinical time missed will be deducted from allotted clinical absences. Refer to policy RAD 8.11 Clinical Attendance.
Clinical Progression
Correlation between didactic and clinical courses occurs through assigned laboratory competencies that are a component of didactic courses, assigned clinical competencies, and projects/activities each semester/ term. Students must complete the didactic component and laboratory competency before that specific graded clinical competency can be performed. Competency flow chart is posted in Blackboard.
Student Clinical Preceptor Evaluations
The Clinical Preceptor shall complete a written evaluation of each student at week 3 of the 6- or 9-week rotation and at the conclusion of each rotation. Only one evaluation is required for rotations that are less than 3 weeks in duration. Also, at any point within the semester the Clinical Preceptor may require a student consultation. Documentation of the consultation will be kept in the student record. Students may schedule time to review clinical records with the Program Coordinator Clinical Education Experience at any point during the Program.
Technologist Evaluations
Technologists can complete optional evaluations of students following a clinical rotation. This evaluation is submitted directly to the school office by the Technologist or Instructor. The Program Coordinator Clinical Education Experience or Clinical Preceptor will review the evaluation with the students.
Student Issued Lead Markers
Students are issued 2 sets of Mitchell numerical lead markers (2-Right, 2-Left). Students are required to have a Right and Left marker in the clinical setting at all times. Students that do not have both R & L markers in the clinical setting will be sent home and time will be deducted from their allotted time off. It is the student’s responsibility to maintain the lead markers issued to him or her. The cost of lead markers is included in Fees assessed to the student through Tuition and Fee rates. Students are responsible for purchasing additional lead markers if he or she loses the markers issued by the School.
Clinical Compliance Requirements
The Radiologic Technology program contracts with clinical agencies for clinical courses and many require the School to provide various student documentation before they will allow students access to the clinical setting. Students must submit all documentation requirements in a timely manner, as specified by the School. Some requirements require annual/ biennial updates. The information provided to the School may be shared with the clinical agencies in which the student has an assigned clinical experience. Students are financially responsible for any associated costs of all clinical compliance requirements. Failure to comply with any of these requirements render students ineligible to participate in clinical experiences required in the curriculum. The following is required for all students prior to participating in clinical rotations:
General Requirements
Radiologic Technology students are expected to comply with all policies and procedures governing radiologic technology practice in the clinical agency or institution, including policies.
Entrance Requirements
Entrance requirements must be completed and documentation submitted in the Clinical Compliance Software system prior to enrollment. All students are required to open a Clinical Compliance Software account. The following requirements are conditions of admission for students. Failure to complete the requirements would result in an offer of admission being withdrawn.
Physical Health Assessment: Upon Entry
A health assessment/history by medical personnel must be completed, indicating ability to perform the essential functions of a Radiologic Technology student. Students must provide additional documentation as necessary.
Drug Screen: Upon Entry
All students are required to submit to a urine drug test prior to enrollment. Drug Screens must be completed at Labcorp. Students will obtain their order for their Drug Screen upon opening their required CastleBranch account. Students with positive drug screens will be denied acceptance.
Criminal Background Check: Upon Entry
Students are required to complete a criminal background check prior to enrollment. Students that were required to complete the ARRT ethics review pre-approval process will submit the ARRT approval document into the Clinical Compliance software account.
A conviction will not necessarily preclude a student from consideration for admission, but failure to receive approval from the ARRT prior to submitting an application will result in immediate withdrawal of the student’s contingent acceptance. Students are required to notify a School official and the ARRT if any changes occur during the course of the program. The ARRT may deny an individual the opportunity to sit for an examination if an applicant has a criminal history or is convicted, pleads guilty or no contest to a felony, or other serious crime, or fails to disclose his/her criminal history.
Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry Investigation: Upon Entry
Students are required to complete a Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry background investigation to be submitted to the VA Department of Social Services through the Clinical Compliance Software account.
MINORS: Students must be 18 years of age or older by the start date of the program.
Basic Life Support Certification: Upon Entry and Bi-Annually Thereafter
Students must provide current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers course prior to start date of the program and maintain current.
Compliance Learning Modules: Upon Entry/ Annually
Students are required to complete learning modules when admitted, on an annual basis, and as assigned throughout the academic year. Students must complete the assigned modules by their due date. Entering students will be provided with information on how to access these modules during orientation.
Health Insurance:
SOMI requires that all students carry private health insurance throughout enrollment in the program to cover needed health services that are beyond first aid. Students are solely responsible for all costs incurred related to their health while a student. Bon Secours Mercy Health does not provide health insurance.
Required Immunizations:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (TDAP): Upon Entry
Tdap vaccine within the past 10 years.
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): Upon Entry
2 doses of vaccine or titer indicating immunity.
- Varicella: Upon Entry
2 doses of vaccine or titer indicating immunity.
- Hepatitis B: Upon Entry
Completed vaccine series (2 or 3 dose series) or titer indicating immunity.
- Tuberculosis (TB) Screening: Upon Entry/Annually
In accordance with the CDC guidelines and the VDH guidelines, newly admitted students must be tested for TB. Use of an IGRA (Interferon Gamma Release Assay) blood test for this purpose is required (PPD skin tests are not acceptable). The two FDA- approved IGRAs available for use in the United States are QuantiFERON Gold IN-Tube and T-SPOT- TB. Newly admitted students with a positive result or history of a positive result are required to have a chest x-ray with a negative result within one year of admission in order to be compliant. Students must provide the chest x-ray date and result.
- Flu Vaccine: Annually
All students must receive a flu vaccine annually. Flu shots are offered to students at no charge through Bon Secours Mercy Health during September and October.
Sanctions for non-compliance:
Students are required to upload all mandatory documentation of clinical compliance into the Clinical Compliance Software by date provided by School officials. If students are not in compliance with this requirement by the deadline, disciplinary action up to and including program dismissal may result.
AART Pass Rate and Program Effectiveness Data
ARRT Pass Rate
The program proudly reports a national credentialing first time pass rate of 100% for students graduating in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023, and 2024.
Program Effectiveness Data
The following is the most current program effectiveness data. Our programmatic accreditation agency, the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), defines and publishes this information. Click here to go directly to the JRCERT webpage.
Credentialing Examination:
The number of students who pass, on the first attempt, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination, or an unrestricted state licensing examination, compared with the number of graduates who take the examination within six months of graduation. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
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Credentialing Examination Rate
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Number passed on first attempt
divided by number attempted within
6 months of graduation
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YEAR
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RESULTS
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Year 1
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2020
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12 of 12
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100%
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Year 2
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2021
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13 of 15
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87%
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Year 3
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2022
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11 of 14
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79%
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Year 4
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2023
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12 of 12
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100%
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Year 5
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2024
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12 of 12
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100%
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Program 5-Year Average 60 of 65 - 92.3%
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Job Placement:
The number of graduates employed in the radiologic sciences compared to the number of graduates actively seeking employment in the radiologic sciences within twelve months of graduating. The five-year average benchmark established by the JRCERT is 75%.
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Job Placement Rate
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Number employed divided by number
actively seeking employment within
12 months of graduation
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YEAR
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RESULTS
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Year 1
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2020
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11 of 12
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90%
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Year 2
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2021
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15 of 15
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100%
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Year 3
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2022
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14 of 14
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100%
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Year 4
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2023
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12 of 12
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100%
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Year 5
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2024
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12 of 12
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100%
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Program 5-Year Average 64 of 65 - 98.5%
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Program Completion:
The number of students who complete the program within the stated program length. The annual benchmark established by the program is 75%.
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Program Completion Rate
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Number graduated divided by
number started the program
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YEAR
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RESULTS
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Year 1
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2024
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12 of 12
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Annual Program Completion Rate - 100%
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