Radiology and medical imaging

are exciting fields within the

healthcare industry. Lone

Star College- Montgomery’s

radiologic technology program

capitalizes on expanding

opportunities by partnering

with area hospitals and clinics

to provide a unique, two- year

associate of applied science

(AAS) degree plan.

This program is accredited by

the Joint Review Committee

on Education in Radiologic

Technology.

What does a radiologic technologist do? Radiographers utilize x-rays to create images of body parts and organ systems that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. They are responsible for explaining procedures and preparing patients for radiologic examinations. Radiologic

technologists also assist physicians in

performing sophisticated procedures.

They may be employed in

hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, and

extended care facilities.

How is the job market? Demand for radiologic technologists is extremely strong in and around the Houston and Gulf Coast region. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of radiologic technologists is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2020, as the population grows and ages, thus increasing the demand for diagnostic imaging. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts the U.S. will need 61,000 more radiologic technologists in 2020 than in 2010.

What can I expect to earn as a radiologic technologist? The salaries for imaging professionals have become very competitive. A wage/salary survey conducted in 2013 by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) shows that, in Texas, the annual mean earnings for radiologic technologists was $50,443 and $47,493 respectively. The nation’s mean annual salary compensation was $53,680.

What will the program be like? The program includes intense presentation and learning, with strict attendance requirements. Students work with real radiographic systems in both laboratory and clinical environments. While developing an understanding of equipment and procedures, students also work in area hospitals, interacting

with patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel. Following graduation, students are eligible to take the national certification examination administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Additionally, some states may require state licensure (Texas Department of Health Certified Medical Radiologic Technologists) for official licenses and certifications.

What is the admission process? Students interested in radiologic technology should have a high school diploma or an equivalent and must be at a college level in math, English, and writing. Specific admission criteria and minimal physical requirements, such as lifting and moving equipment, are presented in scheduled information sessions. Session dates and further program information are available on the program’s website.

Careers in

Radiologic Technology

What are the accrediting bodies in this field, and where can I get more information? The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology accredits most formal educational programs for this field. Additional accreditation information may be obtained from:

JRCERT 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606- 3182 www.jrcert.org

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists 1255 Northland Drive St.Paul, MN 55120 -1155 www.arrt.org

Why choose Lone Star College-Montgomery?

Attending Lone Star College- Montgomery means something different for each and every student.

That’s because our students are unique, with a wide range of goals and aspirations. Yet, ultimately, it comes down to one thing: they want to be better prepared for post-college life. LSC- Montgomery offers, not only, a wide range of associate degree and transfer options, but backs them up with a commitment to help you succeed. That means free on-site tutoring and success seminars, small class sizes—averaging just 24 students per class, and a convenient approach for advising, financial aid, registration, etc.

The office of career services provides a wide range of career exploration and job search services to both students and community members. In order to assist with the career exploration process, individual career counseling sessions can be set up with a career counselor. Numerous job fairs, seminars and workshops are held on campus each semester.

We hope you find what you’re looking for at LSC- Montgomery. Whether it’s a few classes before transferring to a four-year institution, an associate’s degree or certificate that can help you land the job of your dreams, or anything in between, we are here to help you succeed!

Prefix Number Course Name Credit

PREREQUISITE SEMESTER

BIOL 2404 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology 4

FIRST YEAR

First Semester - Spring

RADR 1409 Introduction to Radiography 4 & Patient Care

RADR 1411 Basic Radiographic Procedures 4

RADR 1313 Principles of Radiographic 3 Imaging I SEMESTER TOTAL 11

Second Semester - Summer RADR 12601 Clinical 2

ENGL 1301 Composition & Rhetoric I 3

PSYC 2301 General Psychology 3 SEMESTER TOTAL 8 Third Semester - Fall

RADR 13601 Clinical 3

RADR 2305 Principles of Radiographic 3 Imaging II

RADR 2401 Intermediate Radiographic 4 Imaging II

MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 SEMESTER TOTAL 13

SECOND YEAR Fourth Semester - Spring

RADR 14601 Clinical 4

RADR 2309 Radiographic Imaging Equipment

3

RADR 2331 Advanced Radiographic Procedures 3

SEMESTER TOTAL 10

Fifth Semester - Summer

RADR 23601 Clinical 3

RADR 2313 Radiation Biology and Protection 3 SEMESTER TOTAL 6

Sixth Semester - Fall RADR 23352 Radiologic Technology Seminar 3

RADR 23611 Clinical 3

RADR 2217 Radiographic Pathology 2

Elective Humanities/Fine Arts 3

SEMESTER TOTAL 11

TOTAL HOURS 63

1 Combination of courses meet multicultural requirement. 2 Capstone Course

Medical Radiologic Technology Associate of Applied Science

(AAS) Degree Curriculum

Radiologic Technology (continued)

For more information: Dr. Francis Ozor 936.273.7412

Email: fcozor@LoneStar.edu

Website: LoneStar.edu/radtechmontgomery

B-0017i May, 2020

May 15, 2020

Dear Prospective Applicant,

We are pleased that you have expressed an interest in the radiology profession and the application process for our Medical Radiologic

Technology Program at Lone Star College-Montgomery. If you are still interested in pursuing the application process for possible

selection in the next class beginning January 2021, please follow the procedures contained in this letter and on our program website

http://www.lonestar.edu/radtechmontgomery

Information Sessions at LSC – Montgomery

In order to assist in your learning more about Medical Radiologic Technology as a career and the particular requirements of our program,

you are strongly encouraged to download the online information session documents posted on the program website

at http://www.lonestar.edu/medical-radiology-dept-montgomery.htm The on-campus information sessions are currently

suspended (put on hold) as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Important Application Dates/Deadlines:

Application period starts: July 6, 2020

Application period ends: October 5, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

PSB Testing dates: July 6, 2020 - September 28, 2020

Prior to Submission of Application:

• If you have not taken classes at a LSCS campus within the last year, you must apply to the college at

https://www.lonestar.edu/admissions.htm

• If you need assistance with the online application, please contact the Student Services Department at any LSCS campus or call/e-

mail the Montgomery campus advisers’ office at 936-273-7236, mc.advising@LoneStar.edu .

• Submit an official transcript from EACH college you have ever attended (outside of LSCS) to the Lone Star College-Montgomery

Registrar’s Office. You cannot be admitted to or graduate from the MRT program unless official transcripts have been

submitted to the System, even if courses do not apply to the Radiologic Technology program.

• Verify in the LSCS computer system that all college transcripts were received, evaluated, and credit granted for courses transferred.

• Determine whether you have PASSED all sections (Reading, Writing, and Math) of the TASP/THEA, an alternative test (i.e. the ASSET

or COMPASS), or that you have met the SSI (Student Success Initiative) requirements in some other way (please see an advisor or

counselor to confirm your status). If you are not SSI complete, you will be required to test and take any required developmental

coursework in order to be eligible for application to the program.

• Determine that you are at college-level placement in math, reading, and writing (eligible to enroll in MATH 1314 and ENGL 1301 due to

past college coursework or placement test scores).

• Satisfactorily complete BIOL 2404 OR BIOL 2401 & BIOL 2402 with a “C” or better within the past five years. BIOL 2404 OR

BIOL 2401 AND BIOL 2402 must have been completed prior to submission of an application for the Medical Radiologic

Technology program (by the end of the summer semester in the year you are applying).

• Verify a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in high school and/or college. If you have completed more than 24

semester hours of college courses, only the college GPA will be considered.

• If you have work, volunteer, or observation experience in the medical imaging of humans, you may be given credit in the selection

process. Access http://lonestar.edu/radtechmontgomery and click on “Medical Radiologic Technology Program Information and

Documents” to print the form and instructions. Your previous or current employer (or the person supervising your observation) is

required to complete and sign the volunteer/work/observation experience verification form and give it back to you. Please scan

and save this as a PDF file and upload it to the online application system when you apply for admission.

• The application scoring worksheet has all required core courses you need to take, besides the A&P prerequisite. The more of those

core courses you complete before applying, the more points you accumulate, and this increases your chances of admission into the

MRT, AAS degree program. All the basic courses that we require, that you have already completed, will transfer. However, A&P

courses that is older than 5 years will not transfer, and you will be required to retake BIOL 2404 before applying.

• Although you may have previously completed some of the general education courses at LSC or elsewhere for transfer to LSC, the

AAS degree program will still take you 2 years to complete after you are admitted into the professional phase of the program

because you have to complete a given semester’s professional courses in rad tech before you can proceed to the next semester of

higher-level rad tech courses

• ALL APPLICANTS must take the PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Test as soon as possible, but NO LATER THAN

September 28, 2020. The test will be available beginning July 6, 2020. Please call the LSC-Montgomery Testing Center at

936-273-7377 for current PSB testing information and fees. Additional PSB test information is available at: http://psbtests.com/

The Application Process is an Online Process

Prospective students are admitted into the professional phase of the LSC - Montgomery’s radiologic technology program ONCE

ANUALLY, IN THE SPRING SEMESTER (JANUARY), after completing the prerequisite courses. Our application process is

done online. The application period normally opens in early July, and the deadline to apply for MRT program admission at the

Montgomery campus is early October. All applicants are required to take the PSB Test which also opens on the same date in

July. Montgomery campus 2020 application dates are listed above and also posted online at the MRT program website

at http://www.lonestar.edu/medical-radiology-dept-montgomery.htm The actual MRT program classes at Montgomery campus start

each year in January, if offered admission.

• 1. You should take the PSB test between 7/6/2020 - 09/28/2020

• 2. The application will be available online beginning July 6, 2020. Completion of the application process should be easier if all items

listed above under “Prior to submission of application” have been followed.

• 3. Application and Score Sheet – If you have completed item 1, you will be able to access and complete the online application.

Be sure to check both your application and score sheet. If there are any errors in the score sheet, it is your responsibility to address

those concerns with the Program prior to submission of your application. You will not be able to complete the online application

until you have taken the PSB test and your scores entered into the LSC computer system.

• 4. Click the link http://www.lonestar.edu/departments/radiologictechnology/HowToApplyMC.pdf or copy and paste to access the

application process, read the Electronic Application Instructions, apply, and submit All Materials by October 5, 2020, not later

than 5:00pm.

The Selection Process:

• Students are admitted on a competitive basis due to limited clinical space.

• The following criteria will be used to rank Program applicants for selection purpose (see also attached scoring worksheet):

o Academic course completion and grades earned in the following classes prior to the application deadline: BIOL 2404 (or BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402) and MATH 1314.

o Academic course completion and grades earned in the reminder of the general education courses within the RT degree plan prior to application deadline.

o Current licenses/certifications in Healthcare Occupations.

o Documented volunteer/observation/work-related experience in medical imaging.

o PSB Test Score.

• The highest scoring applicants will be selected for an essay and interview process.

• Students selected for the essay and interview process will be notified, and a date and time for the interview will be set.

• Up to twenty-seven (27) applicants and three (3) alternates will be selected for program admission based on the highest

cumulative scores after the interview process.

• Following the interview process, students selected for admission into the Class of 2021 will be notified prior to the spring semester.

• Final acceptance into the program is contingent upon a satisfactory background check (as required by hospitals) that is completed by

a college approved agency at the student’s expense. Clinical facilities may also require completion of satisfactory drug screening.

• Students accepted into the program are also required to submit proof of required immunizations, TB test, and proof of current

CPR certification (2-year healthcare provider type). Information on how to complete these items will be provided to admitted

students during the post-admission orientation. All expenses related to these items are the responsibility of the student.

• Comprehensive program cost/expenses are available for review on the Program’s website in the “Medical Radiologic

Technology Program Information and Documents” section.

Please feel free to contact us at 936-273-7012 if you have further questions or require additional assistance. We appreciate your interest

in the Medical Radiologic Technology Program at Lone Star College-Montgomery and hope to see you in the near future. Best wishes

for success in your future educational endeavors.

Sincerely,

Dr. Francis C. Ozor, Ed. D., RT(R)

Director, Medical Radiologic Technology

Program Lone Star College-Montgomery

3200 College Park Drive Conroe, Texas 77384

936-273-7412; E-mail: fcozor@lonestar.edu

2020 Radiologic Technology

Scoring Worksheet

Category Point Values Maximum

Points

Points

Earned

Academic

Course

Completion-

Prerequisites

SCIENCE PRE-REQ. COURSE(S) (for each of the

following courses completed, the student will

receive a point value based on the grade they

received for the class)

Grade: A – 4 points

B – 3 points

C – 2 points

Student must complete with a C or higher in the past

5 years either:

a) BIOL 2404 – Intro. to Anatomy & Physiology

OR

b) BIOL 2401 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I

and

BIOL 2402 – Human Anatomy & Physiology II (the grades for these two courses - 2401 & 2402 -

are averaged together before calculation)

16

Science Pts.

Total Science Pts.

_____(2-4)

x 4 =

______Pts.

Academic Course

Completion –

Math

MATH COURSE (for the following course, if

completed, the student will receive a point value

based on the grade they received for the class)

Grade: A – 4 points

B – 3 points

C – 2 points

MATH 1314 – College Algebra

8

Math Pts.

Total Math Pts.

______(2-4)

x 2 =

______Pts.

Academic Course

Completion –

Other Course

OTHER COURSE (for each of the following

courses completed, the student will receive a point

value based on the grade they received for the class)

Grade: A – 4 points C – 2 points

B – 3 points D – 1 point

ENGL 1301 – Composition & Rhetoric I

PSYC 2301 – General Psychology

Approved Creative Arts/Language, Philosophy and Culture Elective

(One 3 credit hr. course from

the 2018-2019 approved list)

12

Total Other

Courses

_____ (1-4)

_____ (1-4)

_____ (1-4)

_______

Bonus Points for

Completion of Related

Coursework

One point will be awarded for completion of any of

the following courses with a grade of C or better (a

maximum of 5 bonus points awarded):

COSC 1301 OR ITSC 1301 OR BCIS 1305

EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework OR

HUMD 0330

HITT 1305 – Medical Terminology I

HPRS 2300 – Pharmacology for Health Professions

HPRS 2301 - Pathophysiology

HPRS 2321 – Med. Law & Ethics for Health Prof.

HPRS 1001 Intro to Health Occupations

5

Licenses/Certifications

in Health Care

Occupations

Five points will be awarded for current

c e rtification or license (a maximum of 5 points

awarded):

RT(N)(T)(S) 5 RESP 5 EMT Lvl2 2

RN 5 Paramedic 3 PharmTech 2

EMT AAS 5 LVN 3 EMT Base 1

PTA 5 OrthoTech 3 CNA 1

CMA 3 LMRT 3 Surg. Tech 3

5

Documented Observation, Volunteer, or Work

Related Experience in

Medical Imaging

2 pts – 15 to 40 hours of documented

observation or volunteer service in medical

imaging, or one to five months of medical

imaging work experience.5 pts – Greater than 6 months medical imaging

work experience (minimum of 15 hrs per week).

5

PSB Test Scores

Percentile Scores

0 - 24 = 0 pts. 25 - 49 = 1 pt.

50 -74 = 2 pts.

75 - 100 = 3 pts.

Academic Aptitude

Spelling

Reading Comprehension

Natural Sciences

Vocational Adjustment Index

15

PSB Score

Total

TOTAL 66

Updated 12/04/2019

1 Massage Ther 1Dental Assistant (Program director's approval)Phlebotomy 1 Point; EKG 1 Point

Electronic Application Instructions Lone Star College Medical Radiologic Technology program

Transfer Students: Please call the Radiology Department at your LSC campus regarding the GPA error message.

How to Apply: Go to the Health Occupations Application page, https://webapps1.lonestar.edu/healthoccupationsonlineapp/

Choose the program Log in with your username and password

1. Review the Requirements tab to see the items required to apply. Click FAQ for general questions & answers.

2. Click on the Application tab to review your Application Page. Click FAQ for general questions and answers. If any of your personal information has changed, please STOP NOW: Go to www.lonestar.edu. Log into your MyLonestar account. Click in the Personal Info box on the left to view and update your name, address and phone numbers.

Once updated, return to the application page to: Complete the remaining highlighted sections on the application. Add any colleges or universities attended. Click Add School. Read the disclaimer at the bottom of the page and TYPE YOUR NAME into the box as it appears. Click SAVE for LATER.

3. Click the Score Sheet tab to review your Score Sheet – If there are any errors or missing items, please contact

the Rad Tech Office at your first choice campus for assistance. LSC-CyFair – 281-290-3926 Lawrence.E.Norris@Lonestar.edu LSC-Montgomery – 936-273-7012 Kaitlin.D.Long@Lonestar.edu

Once your score sheet is correct: Read the statement at the bottom TYPE YOUR NAME into the box as it appears. Click SAVE for LATER. Click FAQ to view general questions and answers.

4. Click the Document Uploading tab –Upload the following items: Credit Advising Transcript – How to get your Credit Advising Transcript:

• Log into your “MyLonestar” account • Click on “My Classes” • Click on “View Unofficial Transcript”

o Academic Institution: Lone Star College System o Report Type: Advising Transcript

• Click “View Report”. The report will open as a .pdf. Print or save, then scan and upload. Licensures-if applicable (Current licenses MUST be uploaded to receive the points) Observation Hours/Work Experience Form-if applicable

Questions? Check the FAQ tab for more information. Documents must be in PDF format. 5. SUBMIT – Return to the bottom of the Application Page to find the SUBMIT button. All documents

must be uploaded and both signatures present before the SUBMIT button becomes available.

Changes cannot be made to the application once the SUBMIT button is used.

Lone Star College - Montgomery Medical Radiologic Technology Program 2019-2020 Approximate Cost Sheet

Note: Minimum tuition rates are set by the state legislature and are subject to change by legislative action. Student tuition and fees are subject to change by the Lone Star College Board of Trustees. Dual credit courses taught off-site will not be assessed a lab fee. Textbooks and lab fees vary by program.

1. Applies to all students enrolled in credit classes: Includes tuition at the rate of $49 per credit hour, a $11 per credit hour technology fee, a $2 per credit hour student activity fee, a $7 per credit hour general use fee, a non-refundable registration fee of $13, and an infrastructure fee of $21.

2. 1Applies to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are residents of Aldine, Conroe, Cypress- Fairbanks, Humble, Klein, Magnolia, New Caney, Splendora, Spring, Tomball and Willis Independent School Districts.

3. 2Applies to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are residents of Texas but do not reside in the college district. Includes an additional out-of-district tuition fee of $105 per credit hour.

4. 3Applies to all other students. Includes an additional out-of-state tuition fee of $160 per credit hour.

Approximate Cost ~ The sequence of courses at LSC-Montgomery may vary; however, all courses listed below must be completed to fulfill degree requirements.

In-District1

Out-of-District2

Out-of-state/

International3

Prerequisite

BIOL 2404- Intro to Anatomy and Physiology (4 credit hours) 310.00 730.00 950

The following General Education Courses must be completed to fulfill degree requirements.

MATH 1314 – College Algebra (3 credit hours) 241.00 556.00 721

ENGL 1301 – Composition & Rhetoric I (3 credit hours) 241.00 556.00 721

PSYC 2301 – General Psychology (3 credit hours) 241.00 556.00 721

Elective – Humanities/Fine Arts (3 credit hours) 241.00 556.00 721

Total Cost for Required General Education and Prerequisite Courses (textbooks not included)

$1274.00 $2954.00 $3834.00

Approximate Cost ~ Professional Program Courses In District

Out-of-District

Out-of-state/ International

First Semester – Spring

Tuition - 11 credit hours 793.00 1948.00 2553.00 Second Semester – Summer

Tuition - 2 credit hours 172.00 382.00 492.00 Third Semester – Fall

Tuition - 10 credit hours 724.00 1774.00 2324.00 Fourth Semester – Spring

Tuition - 10 credit hours 724.00 1774.00 2324.00 Fifth Semester – Summer

Tuition - 6 credit hours 448.00 1074.00 1408.00 Sixth Semester – Fall

Tuition - 8 credit hours 586.00 1426.00 1866.00 Approximate Total Cost ~ Professional Program Courses

$3,447.00

$8,378.00

$10,967.00

Approximate Cost ~ Additional Professional Program Requirements

In District

Out-of-District

Out-of-state/ International

Textbooks (RADR courses only approximately) 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 Background Checks/Drug Screening 70.00 70.00 70.00 CPR class 50.00 50.00 50.00 Immunizations: TB, MMR, D/Tap, Varicella, Flu, Bac. Meningitis, Hepatitis series

500.00 500.00 500.00

(source: HEB RediClinics)

Uniforms & Accessories 250.00 250.00 250.00 Radiography Markers 50.00 50.00 50.00 Liability Insurance 60.00 60.00 60.00 Trajecsys Clinical Management System 150.00 150.00 150.00 Student Medical Insurance 2500.00 2500.00 2500.00 ARRT & TDH Licensure Fees 325.00 325.00 325.00

Approximate Total Cost ~ Additional Professional Program Requirements

5455.00

5455.00

5455.00

Approximate ~ Program Cost In District

Out-of-District

Out-of-state/ International

Required Courses and Prerequisite 1274.00 2954.00 3834.00 Professional Program Courses 3447.00 8378.00 10967.00 Additional Professional Program Requirements 5455.00 5455.00 5455.00

Approximate Total Cost ~ LSC-M AAS Degree Program in MRT

10,176.00

16,787.00

20,256.00

Updated September 10, 2019