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Radiologic Technology Workshop Handout

Department of Radiologic Technology Student Selection Procedures

Students seeking admission to the Cypress College Radiologic Technology Program are advised to attend an information workshop. Information about these workshops can be found at the Radiologic Technology Program page (Click on the link for “Workshop Handout”). The following is a summary of the Cypress College Radiologic Technology Program student selection procedures. Since selection criteria may change, it is recommended that you contact the Health Science Radiologic Technology Counselor periodically and/or visit our website for current information.

Initial application may be made after completion of the following prerequisite courses and general education requirements are completed with a “C” or better.

Program Prerequisites

HS or RT 145C (3.0 units) – Medical Terminology
BIOL 210C OR 231C (5.0/4.0 units) – Anatomy & Physiology OR Anatomy (combined or separate with a lab component)
RADT 142C (4.0 units) – Radiologic Electronics
RADT 146C (4.0 units) – Introduction to Radiology
MATH (3.0-4.0 units) – Any Math meeting GE requirements

General Education Requirements

* May be waived based on completion of an associate degree or higher at an accredited institution in the U.S.
^ Individuals with Cypress College catalog rights prior to Fall 2025, please see a Health Science Counselor.

English Composition * (GE Category 1A) (4.0 units)
Oral Communication or Critical Thinking * (GE Category 1B) (3.0 units)
Arts * (GE Category 3A) (3.0 units)
Humanities * (GE Category 3B) (3.0 units)
Social Science *^ (GE Category 4) (3.0 units)
Ethnic Studies *^ (GE Category 6) (3.0 units)
Physical Activity and Health * (GE Category 7) (1.0 units)

Entrance Exam Requirement

A passing TEAS score (62 or higher) within 2 years of the application opening date and the most current version is required to apply to the Radiologic Technology Program. A copy of a passing score will be required to be uploaded to the on-line application. Cypress College does not offer remediation, does not review the number of attempts as part of the application process, and accepts all testing proctor options provided by ATI (on-line, in-person). The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS) is used by the Cypress College Radiologic Technology program. The TEAS is a multiple-choice assessment that covers English and Language Usage, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. For more information on the TEAS, click here. Visit the Cypress College library for TEAS study guide options. Must be a student to use the Cypress College library services.

Rank Order List

Ranking will be based on a 150 points system in accord with the procedures listed below in Section I-III. The Rank Order List will contain the names of all currently eligible applicants ranked by points from highest to lowest. In the event of applicants with identical points, rank order will be determined by assigning priority based on grade point average (GPA) of all program prerequisite courses. When ties still occur, rank is then determined by random selection. A candidate will be able to advance the position on the Rank Order List once a year by reapplying and editing their application (during the application period) and submitting evidence for additional points in the categories that follow. Approximately 85% of the accepted cohort roster will come from the Rank List.

Lottery List

Approximately 15% of the cohort will be selected randomly from the Lottery List. The Lottery List will contain the names of all currently eligible applicants with all of the following:

1. 3.0 prerequisite GPA or higher
2. Experience: Clinical Radiology (II.1) or patient care (II.2 or II.3) or customer service (II.4)
3. Overall application points totaling a minimum of 95 points

I. Program Prerequisites Course Points (100 Points maximum)

Points will be awarded for overall GPA of the program prerequisites courses. A minimum passing grade of “C” must be achieved. Once a passing grade has been achieved, courses cannot be repeated for a better grade. GPA cannot be rounded up.

GPA 4.0 = 100 points
GPA 3.5-3.9 = 90 points
GPA 3.0-3.4 = 80 points
GPA 2.5-2.9 = 70 points

II. Experience Points (45 points maximum)

1. Direct Clinical Radiology Experience (Paid employment of 1,000 hours within the past 5 years) – 25 pts

Accepted positions include:
• Imagining Assistant in a hospital
• X-Ray Technician (must provide license – uploaded within the Health Science application)
• Hospital Transporter in Radiology
o Transporter specifically for radiology, any technician responsible for the positioning and imaging of various parts of a patient. Does not include dental assistants, podiatry technicians, and similar positions that image one area of the body.
• Any other healthcare position designated specifically to a radiology department that involves direct, hands-on patient care integral to the completion of a medical imaging examination
Accepted forms of verification for direct clinical radiology experience employment include:
• Paystubs showing a total of 1,000 hours working as one of the above-mentioned titles
o One end of year or latest paystub showing the entire years’ worth of hours
o Can upload one paystub for each year worked to accumulate the 1,000 hours
• Documentation from HR on company letterhead or in a direct company email from HR
o Must include all the following information: employee name, employee title, start date and end date (if applicable) of employment, total hours worked or hours per week/month
• Documentation provided by ‘My Work Hours’ showing 1,000 hours as one of the above-mentioned titles

2. Direct Hands-On Patient Care Experience* (paid employment within a health care setting) – 10 pts

• Experience must include 200 or more documented hours of direct (hands-on) patient care experience in a health care setting (clinic, hospital, outpatient, EMT) completed within the past 5 years.
o Hospital Transporter not specific to Radiology, Medical Assistant, Nurse (CNA, LVN, RN), Phlebotomy, etc.
o Other administrative/clerical duties, Cafeteria/food handling, Environmental Services, or indirect patient care hours will not be accepted

3. Experience in a Healthcare Setting* (paid employment or volunteer) – 5 pts

• Experience must include 200 or more documented hours in a health care setting (clinic, hospital, outpatient) completed within the past 5 years.

4. Customer Service Experience* (paid employment or volunteer) – 5 pts

• Customer Service Experience – Experience must include 200 or more documented hours of customer service experience completed within the past 5 years.
o Must be face-to-face in-person experience within a public setting
o Cannot be electronic communication experience
o Self-employment and contractual employment will not be accepted
o Lyft, Uber, UberEATS are not accepted

* Paid, Volunteer, and Customer Service Experience requirements:
Letter from current/former employer verifying employment/volunteer duties and hours.
The letter must be on organization letterhead with an original signature and include all the following items:
• the applicant’s name (must match name on application)
• start date and end date (if applicable)
• employment or volunteer status (full-time/part-time)
• number of hours per week (or total hours worked to date)
• job title
• department if applicable
• examples of duties completed
o Self-employment and contractual employment will not be accepted
o Must report to a supervisor that manages and can verify your duties
o Job descriptions will not be accepted as they do not list the exact job duties completed

III. Additional Criteria (each item on this page can earn one point) (maximum 5 points)

ACADEMIC DEGREE, DIPLOMAS, OR CERTIFICATES RELATED TO PATIENT CARE: Each eligible item is worth 1 point.

If you have received a degree, diploma or certificate related to patient care, official transcripts from regionally accredited United States colleges or universities with degree posted, or verification of certification are required.

Examples:

      • CNA License or Diploma, Phlebotomy Certification, EMT License, LVN License, Medical Assistant (Back Office only), Pharmacy Technician, CPR/BLS (American Heart Association only), etc.

Proficiency or Advanced Level of Coursework in a Language Other Than English: Each eligible second language is worth 1 point. Languages identified by California Community College Chancellor’s Office will be accepted: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese (including dialect), Farsi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Languages of India or Southeast Asia. Languages not listed will not be accepted.

      • Official transcript from a United States regionally accredited college or university verifying two (2) years or (4) semesters of foreign language
      • If you consider yourself a native speaker, in English describe your level of proficiency and the language you speak in a paragraph.

Life Experiences or Special Circumstances: Each eligible item is worth 1 point.

      • Disabilities – Documented disability from college learning disability program or Disabled Student Services (DSS).
      • Low family income – Proof of eligibility or proof of receipt of financial aid e.g. Promise Grant, Cal Grant, Pell Grant or other federal grant, CalWorks. Do not send financial aid proof of application.
      • First generation to attend college – Submit a paragraph which describes how you meet this criterion.
      • Need to work – One paycheck stub during period of time enrolled in prerequisite courses or letter from employer (must be on organization letterhead) verifying employment was at least part time while completing courses. Do not send W-2 or tax documents.
      • Disadvantaged social or educational environment – Participation or eligibility for Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS); submit a letter explaining your situation and circumstances. 6. Refugee Status – Documentation or letter from USCIS
      • Veteran Status – Copy of DD-214.
      • Spouse of a deceased, disabled or MIA veteran – copy of marriage certificate and official document(s) from the Veteran Affairs Office.

Student Success Coursework with Transcript**: Each eligible course is worth 1 point. Documentation of student success course work listed below from any college or university. Courses not listed below will not be considered.

      • Math (beyond intermediate algebra)
      • Study Skills courses
      • Career Exploration
      • Stress and Anxiety Management course
      • Interpersonal Communications
      • Analytical Thinking course (see Cypress College Local GE Pattern)

Total Points (150 Maximum)