Prospective Students

• To be considered for admission to the Medical Radiography program, an applicant must first be accepted as a Utah Tech University student. Then, the applicant must complete a separate application to this program.
  • Everything one needs to know about applying to UT can be found on the University Admissions website.
• Space in the program is limited, making acceptance competitive.
  • Admission to the program is based on a point system application process.
  • Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered for admission.
  • Of the applicants interviewed, the top 12-14 highest-scoring students will be selected for admission into the program, with up to five additional students to be selected as alternates. The number of students selected is dependent on the number of clinical spots available.

Impact on Personal Lifestyle

• This is a two-year, full-time program that prepares students to enter the health care profession as a competent entry-level radiographer. The program is competency based and follows the American Society of Radiologic Technologists Radiography Curriculum.
  • Professional competence is achieved through a blend of theoretical and practical coursework which includes didactic and clinical experience at cooperating hospitals, clinics and doctors’ offices.
• Clinical rotation shifts vary anywhere from 6:00 am – 12:00 am. Saturday rotations will be required in the third, fourth and fifth semesters.
• This is a rigorous and demanding, full-time program.

Travel to Clinical Sites 

• Each student is expected to provide or arrange for their own transportation to the campus and clinical areas. These experiences are an integral part of the radiography program; therefore, they are mandatory.
• Clinical sites are located within and outside of the St. George municipal area and may require student travel to sites two hours away from St. George. All students are required to be able to travel to their assigned clinical sites for the duration of the program. All students will have the possibility of travel.
• The cost of this travel is assumed by the student.
• Students will release Utah Tech University and its employees from any liability for accident or injury sustained during long distance travel.

Click here for more details on clinical obligations.

Program Admissions

Students taking this program of study must meet certain health and safety standards required by clinical affiliates. The following are mandatory and must be completed by deadlines given upon program admission.

Screenings:

• Background check
• Drug screen
• Tuberculosis (TB): Either of the following TB tests performed within the past 12 months is acceptable:
  • Blood test (QuantiFERON Gold or T-SPOT.TB) with negative result
  • Proof of two separate TB skin tests (administered at least 7 days apart and within 1-3 weeks of each other), both with negative result

Immunizations:

• Hepatitis B: Proof of 3 vaccinations and a positive antibody titer (showing immunity/reactivity) demonstrated by a lab report
• MMR (measles, mumps, rubella): Proof of 2 vaccinations or a positive antibody titer (showing immunity) demonstrated by a lab report
• TDaP (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis): Proof of 1 vaccination administered within the past 10 years
• Varicella (chicken pox): Proof of 2 vaccinations or a positive antibody titer (showing immunity) demonstrated by a lab report (Titer preferred).
• Influenza (seasonal flu): Proof of flu vaccine administered during the current flu season (September – March) or medical/religious exemption
• COVID-19: Not required at this time-requirements may change based on clinical site assignments.

Certifications:

• Current Basic Life Support CPR & AED Training for Healthcare Professionals
  • American Heart Association (AHA) BLS (Basic Life Support) certification course must have been completed prior to the student’s entry into the program and must be Healthcare Provider status.
  • The course must have a “hands-on” component and must include AED.
  • Certification must remain current for the duration of the program.

College of Health Sciences Fit for Study Procedures

Utah Tech University adheres to all requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants are encouraged to assess their abilities to perform the duties of a radiographer using the following guidelines.

Applicants should be able to:

• Push and manipulate portable equipment, wheelchairs and stretchers
• Lift and carry 20 pounds of weight (cassettes, grids, etc.)
• Move patients from stretcher to exam table and back with assistance from department personnel
• Communicate sufficiently (oral and written) to interact with patients and healthcare team
• Demonstrate sufficient fine motor skills to respond to and implement skills required in meeting patient needs
• Have visual acuity for observation of patients, preparation and administration of medications, and evaluation of radiographic images
• Have hearing acuity for verbal communication from patients and healthcare team and to assess health needs through monitoring devices such as stethoscopes and cardiac monitors

Applicants should be able to:

• Perform all responsibilities in an ethical manner.
• Show respect for self and others.
• Demonstrate integrity, empathy, and compassion.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Work independently and collaboratively within an interprofessional team, fulfilling professional responsibilities with timeliness and accountability.
• Adapt to changing environments and operate under the pressure of medical emergencies.
• Use critical thinking skills to prioritize tasks and modify radiographic procedures when required.
• Adhere to radiation safety procedures for both oneself and patients.
• Continuously evaluate work performance, actively embrace constructive criticism, and seek opportunities to enhance both knowledge and skills.

Click here for ARRT Standards of Ethics.

ARRT