Southeast Arkansas College offers two (2) different Radiologic programs:

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology

Program Description
This program provides the didactic and clinical content required to prepare graduates to apply to write the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists  (ARRT) Examination for Radiographers.  The curriculum includes instruction in the art and science of using radiation to provide images of tissues, bones, and blood vessels of the human body.  Upon successful completion of the examination, graduates are certified as Registered Radiographic Technologist, RT (R).

Admission Requirements
High School (or GED Equivalency) Diploma plus general and special requirements listed below:

1. Completion of all general admissions procedures of the college. Refer to page 15 in the SEARK Catalog and Student Handbook.
2. Completion of the Nursing and Allied Health Application for Admission form.
3. Complete the required general education courses from an accredited college or university with a grade of "C" or above.
4. ASSET Part-Score Average of 40; or COMPASS scores of 51% in Math (Elementary Algebra), 74% in English, and 81% in Reading; or ACT Composite Score of 18; or completion of 15 semester hours of general education applicable to the program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
5. Completion or test score validated exemption of all required developmental studies courses in English, mathematics, and reading.
6. A minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average for all college course work (excluding development courses)
7. Completion of an observation through a radiology department.
8. Based on the abouve criteria, the top 30 applicants will be interviewed.

The above information must be submitted to:

Tina Pierce B.S.R.T (R)(M) , Program Coordinator
Southeast Arkansas College
Nursing & Allied Health Technologies Division
Radiologic Technology Program
1900 Hazel Street
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603

Application Procedure Deadline
Classes are admitted annually in August. Class size in limited and all applicants are not accepted for participation. The application deadline is the 2nd Friday in March.

Applicants with special needs due to disability must make this fact known prior to admission so that necessary accommodations can be made. Because of the nature of the profession, it may not always be possible to accommodate students with severe disabilities.

Acceptance Procedure
Should the qualified applicants exceed the available slots in the program, admission into a particular class will be based on the date of completed application. After acceptance into the program, the student must submit evidence of the following in order to begin classes:

1. Current CPR Certification (AHA H.C. Provider or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer)
2. Health History (with form completed)
3. P.P.D. Skin Test or Chest X-Ray
4. Hepatitus B Series or Signature on SEARK College Vaccination Waiver Claim Form
5. Submit to a criminal background check

Pre-Admission Requirements

1st Year, 1st Semester

1st Year, 2nd Semester

Extended Summer Term - 8 weeks

2nd Year, 1st Semester

2nd Year, 2nd Semester

Extended Summer Term - 8 weeks

NOTE: BIOL 2454 and BIOL 2464 must have been completed in the past five (5) years or receive special permission for acceptance.

The Program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 900; Chicago, Illinois 60606-2901; (312) 704-5300; www.jrcert.org

SEARK College is accredited by the Commission on Institution of Higher Education of the
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Radiologic Technology Pre-Professional Curriculum
Pre-Professional Curriculum in Cooperation with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Health Related Professions (UAMS-CHRP)

Program Description
This program is designed to provide the prerequisite courses that are required for entry into the Radiologic Technology program offered through UAMS-CHRP. Fulfillment of the Radiologic Technology pre-professional curriculum does not assure admittance to the professional program at UAMS-CHRP.

Admission Requirements
High School (or GED Equivalency) Diploma

1st Year, 1st Semester

1st Year, 2nd Semester

1st Year - Summer Session

Students interested in applying for the professional courses must consult the UAMS-CHRP catalog or contact the Radiologic Technology Department Chaiperson for the professional curriculum:

Joseph R. Bittengle, M.Ed., R.T.(R)(ARRT), Chairman & Assistant Professor
Department of Radiologic Technology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-CHRP
UAMS #563, 4301 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 686-6510 & (501) 686-6513 fax

This is a suggested sequence for course offerings. Contact the Nursing & Allied Health Technologies Division for advisement and course scheduling.

For all questions about the Radiologic Technology Program at Southeast Arkansas College, please contact:

Tina Pierce B.S.R.T (R)(M)
Program Director
Southeast Arkansas College Radiologic Technology Program
1900 Hazel Street
Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603
Phone: (870) 543-5941
E-Mail: tpierce@seark.edu

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