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School of Radiologic Technology
Mission | Admission Requirements
Degree Program | School
of Radiologic Technology Booklet (PDF file, 513 KB)
The Field of Radiologic Technology
Radiologic technology is a dynamic career that is constantly changing
with technological advancements. A radiographer is a medical professional
specially 
trained in the use of X-ray and other energies to produce
diagnostic images of human structures. Imaging procedures and accompanying
responsibililties assigned to a radiographer are under the direction of
physicians qualified to request and/or perform the radiologic procedures.
The School of Radiologic Technology
CoxHealth has had an accredited school of radiologic technology since
1954 and has continually strived for educational, clinical and professional
excellence.
The School of Radiologic Technology is accredited by the JRCERT (Joint
Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology).
Mission top
The mission of CoxHealth School of Radiologic Technology is to produce
professional, competent radiographers. The school's
faculty strives to instill in graduates high standards of education,
clinical training and patient care as well as personal and professional
pride. Our commitment is to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills
necessary to meet the challenges of their careers.
Admission Requirements top
CoxHealth School of Radiologic Technology is open to all people 18 years
of age and older, regardless of race, sex, religion, disability or national
origin. Applicants must be physically capable of performing all job requirements
of a registered radiographer. The minimum application requirements are
listed below.
Application
An application form must be completed and forwarded to:
CoxHealth Schools of Diagnostic Imaging
3801 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65807-5297
A non-refundable $30 application fee must accompany all applications.
Print Application
(PDF format - Requires Free PDF Reader)
High School Transcripts
An official copy of high school transcripts or GED must be sent to the
school office.
College Transcripts
An official copy of college transcripts documenting the completion of
prerequisite courses must be sent to the school office.
The following college courses must be completed prior to enrollment:
- General Zoology or Introductory Biology
- Human Anatomy (with lab)
- Human Physiology (with lab)
- Introduction to Computer Science
- English Composition
- College Algebra
- Introductory Psychology
- Introductory Physics and/or Introductory Chemistry
The prerequisite courses are all offered through Southwest Missouri State
University, but may be taken at another similarly-accredited college or
university.
Bachelor Degree Program top
In 1979, Southwest Missouri State University, in cooperation with the
School of Radiologic Technology, began to offer a baccalaureate degree
program in radiologic technology. This program was designed to upgrade
the educational opportunities available to people interested in radiology
and those already involved in radiology as a career.
Graduates of the School of Radiologic Technology are awarded 42 credit
hours towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiography. Candidates
may choose options in Management, Science or Education.
For more information on how to complete the degree requirements, contact
Gayle Runke at SMSU by e-mail or
by phone at 417/836-5252.
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