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Step 2: Complete Your Admissions Application

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After completing your admission application, you will need to set up Duo two-factor authentication. Click on the link to set up your Duo two-factor authentication account.  

For further assistance, contact Enrollment Services at (602) 238-4350 or visit the Enrollment Services department at our Washington Campus  campus in person at 108 North 40th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034 

Step 3: Prerequisites

3.1 Pre-Application Requirements

General Education and Science Courses

Students must complete all required general education and science prerequisite courses with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 before submitting a formal application to the program.

Within the Course Sequence by Term, general education courses are outlined in Terms 1, 2, and 3. While the recommended sequence provides guidance for planning, students are not required to follow the courses in that exact order. All listed courses, however, must be completed prior to application.

3.1A Optional Courses for University Transfer

Students planning to transfer to Northern Arizona University or another Arizona public university should consider the following additional coursework.

For Students Transferring to NAU (BS in Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy)

• PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (required for NAU transfer)
• An approved Humanities course meeting Cultural, Global, or Historical Awareness
• MAT 15+ or higher-level math course

Additional Courses to Meet AGEC-A Transfer Requirements

Students waiting in the program queue may complete:

1. An additional Humanities course meeting Cultural, Global, or Historical Awareness
2. A Computer, Statistics, or Quantitative Applications course
3. A Natural Science course such as BIO 156, BIO 181, or another Science Quantitative course

Important: Students are strongly encouraged to work closely with a GateWay advisor and a university advisor to ensure courses align with transfer requirements. NAU advising is available at 602-286-8194.

3.2. Post-Acceptance Requirements

Spring Semester Courses Before Program Start

After acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program, students must complete the following courses during the Spring semester prior to starting the program in August.

3.3 Official Transcripts

Submit your official transcripts for all previous college coursework to the Admissions, Records, and Registration Office

Transfer Course Credits

Step 4: Submit Your Program Application

Complete the online dynamic form: Radiologic Technology (RAD) Application

Application Timeline

Acceptance letters and acknowledgment forms are typically sent beginning in early October. All notifications are delivered to your official Maricopa student email account, so please monitor it regularly.

If You Are Accepted

To secure your seat in the cohort, you must complete and return the acknowledgment form by the deadline listed in your acceptance letter. Failure to submit the form by the stated deadline may result in forfeiture of your placement.

Questions About Your Application Status

For questions regarding your application, contact [email protected] using your official Maricopa student email address.

Step 5: Health and Safety 

All students enrolled in the Radiologic Technology program at Maricopa Community Colleges must meet the health and safety standards set by our most rigorous clinical partner. This ensures students are eligible for immediate and flexible placement at any assigned clinical site.

Upon conditional acceptance into the program, the Health and Safety Administrator will contact you via your Maricopa student email with detailed instructions and deadlines for completing these requirements.

Health and Safety Requirements 

Step 6: Payment Options / Funding

You must have Financial Aid or a payment plan set up before your program start date.

Students who do not arrange payment in advance may be dropped from their classes for non-payment.

Financial Aid

Payment Plans

Scholarship Opportunities

Veterans Services

Important Reminders

★ Regularly check your Maricopa student email and Student Center for updates on payment balances and deadlines. 

★ If you’ve applied for financial aid, check for any pending "To Do List" items that may delay your award. 

★ Your seat in the program is not secured until your funding is confirmed. Failure to meet payment deadlines may result in being dropped from the program.

Eligibility Requirements

Prospective students eligibility for the Clinical Partner Employee Pipeline will be determined by the following criteria: 

1. Program Application (Step 4 above)

Prospective students must submit a formal application to the Radiologic Technology Program.   Upon application approval, the student will be assigned a queue number. 

2. Employment History 

Prospective students are required to be employed consecutively for 6 months with a clinical partner of the Radiologic Technology Program.  Current clinical partners include:

3. Employment Status 

The prospective student must be employed by the same clinical partner, with whom they have worked for 6 months or more, when they are formally invited into the program by Enrollment Services. 

Invitation Process *

The following process will be used to identify and invite prospective students who are eligible for the Clinical Partner Employee Pipeline for a given cohort:

1. Indicate Eligibility: Upon application to the Radiologic Technology Program, indicate if you are eligible for the Clinical Partner Employee Pipeline. The program queue is surveyed annually for status updates.
2. Notification: Enrollment Services will notify eligible students regarding invitations between Oct 1 and Dec 15.
3. Acceptance & Documentation: When requested, you must accept your seat and submit HR documentation confirming you are currently employed and have worked with the selected clinical partner for at least 6 months.
4. Submission Deadline: Submit employment verification to Selective Admissions at GateWay Community College within 30 days of the invitation (email: [email protected]).
5. No Deferrals: Pipeline seats cannot be deferred; you must either accept the seat or wait for a new invitation the following year.
6. Pre-requisites: Accepted students must complete required courses in the spring semester prior to entering the program.

*Note: Program invitations are based on order in the program queue; therefore, a seat is not guaranteed for every clinical partner each year.

Military Reserved Seating

To receive priority seating, when submitting your program application (in Step 4 above) upload a copy of your DD214. Verified submissions will be placed at the top of the queue.

Articulation Agreement

The Radiologic Technology Program at GateWay Community College currently maintains an articulation agreement with Northern Arizona University to support students who wish to advance their education by earning a Bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Imaging.

Class Formats 

The Radiologic Technology Program at GateWay Community College is not classified as a “distance education” program as defined by the JRCERT.

However, students are required to have access to the following technology for courses delivered in any of the formats listed below, unless otherwise specified:

• Computer or mobile device
• Reliable internet access
• Webcam
• Speakers
• Microphone

This requirement applies to classes offered in the following formats:

• In-Person
• Online
• Live Online
• Hybrid In-Person
• Hybrid Live Online

For additional details, click here for more information on class formats.

Essential Behaviors & Attributes

Success in this program requires a commitment to professional excellence. 

Students are expected to demonstrate:

• Proactive Engagement: Take initiative in clinical cases and utilize skills independently.
• Reliability: Maintain punctuality and strictly follow clinical protocols.
• Patient Advocacy: Lead with empathy by anticipating patient needs and distress.
• Integrity: Practice absolute honesty and protect patient confidentiality at all times.
• Clear Communication: Deliver vital reports promptly and maintain professional dialogue.
• Coachability: Value corrective feedback as a tool for mastery and avoid defensiveness.
• Professional Boundaries: Respect clinical hierarchy and established department rules.
• Sound Judgment: Balance growing independence with the safety to ask for help.

Program Contacts

Program Advisors

Our Healthcare Advisement Team is here to assist with any questions related to the Radiologic Technology program. Email [email protected] for program-specific guidance and support.

Program Faculty

Program Orientation

Orientation is typically held in March or April, and all communication is sent through official college channels.

Attendance at New Student Orientation is mandatory for all newly admitted Radiologic Technology Program students.

Students will receive notification of the date, time, and location of orientation through their official Maricopa student email account. Please monitor your email regularly to ensure you do not miss important information.

Technical Performance Requirements

The Maricopa Community Colleges adhere strictly to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability who request them.

A reasonable academic accommodation is defined as a modification or adjustment that allows an individual equal access and opportunity to participate in courses, services, and activities. The colleges are not obligated to provide accommodations that would require a substantial change to the curriculum or alter the essential elements or functions of the program.

Disability Resources and Services 

The Radiologic Technology Program at GateWay Community College has established technical performance standards that describe the essential physical and cognitive abilities required to successfully complete clinical competency requirements and safely practice within the profession. These standards are based on the Radiography Practice Standards defined by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to review requirements related to visual, auditory, motor, communication, interpersonal, and cognitive skills before applying to determine their ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the program and profession.

Visual

Students must be able to acquire and interpret visual information presented through demonstrations and clinical experiences.

• Perform visual and tactile examinations related to color, shape, and general appearance.
• Accurately observe patients, read digital and analog gauges and monitors, recognize visual alarms, and identify bio-hazardous fluids.
• Distinguish gray-scale and color images.
• Possess sufficient visual acuity to read records, charts, images, and handwritten documentation.

Hearing

Students must demonstrate hearing ability sufficient for safe and effective patient care and communication with healthcare personnel.

• Demonstrate auditory capacity for patient identification, including hearing a patient state name and date of birth in noisy environments.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare faculty, patients, and families in person and via telephone.
• Recognize equipment sounds, alarms, and emergency signals in environments such as the Emergency Department or during code situations.

Motor Skills / Mobility

Students must possess sufficient motor function to provide general patient care and treatment in all healthcare settings within a specified timeframe.

• Perform basic life support (including CPR) and safely transfer and position patients.
• Operate and position medical equipment such as IV pumps, electric beds, oxygen tanks, wheelchairs, and imaging equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to manipulate multiple objects simultaneously and use computer equipment including keyboard, mouse, and barcode scanner.
• Tolerate prolonged standing and coordinate gross and fine motor movements necessary for patient care procedures.

Communication

Students must communicate clearly and effectively with cultural sensitivity and professionalism in both oral and written formats.

• Establish rapport, obtain health histories, identify problems, explain solutions, and provide treatment instructions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English sufficient to retrieve information from literature, lectures, and databases, and to document patient care accurately.
• Ensure oral and written communication is clearly understood by patients, faculty, staff, and peers.
• Read and comprehend written or electronic orders and patient-care signage.

Interpersonal Behavior and Social Skills

Students must demonstrate emotional health, maturity, and sound judgment in all academic and clinical settings.

• Tolerate physically and emotionally demanding workloads, function effectively under stress, and adapt to changing environments.
• Exhibit compassion, integrity, interpersonal skills, and professionalism.
• Interact with patients in a tactful, culturally sensitive manner.
• Accept constructive feedback and demonstrate appropriate behavioral modification.

Cognitive / Intellectual

Students must demonstrate the ability to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, integrate, and synthesize information.

• Organize time effectively and independently manage multiple responsibilities.
• Quickly read and comprehend extensive written materials.
• Apply didactic concepts and demonstrate critical thinking in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Understand three-dimensional and spatial relationships relevant to patient care and imaging.

Does the Radiologic Technology Program offer evening or part-time classes?

The Radiologic Technology Program does not offer an evening or part-time program option.

Standard operating hours for the program’s coursework and clinical rotations typically run between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Program Structure

The Radiologic Technology Program is an intensive and rigorous course of study designed to be completed on a full-time basis.

• Time Commitment: Students should plan to dedicate a minimum of 40 hours per week to program activities, including classroom instruction, lab work, and clinical rotations. Many students find additional hours necessary for independent study and review.
• Balancing Work and Study: While some students may need to work to support themselves during the program, the demanding schedule makes balancing employment and coursework challenging. Time spent working directly reduces time available for studying, which may impact academic performance.
• Academic Requirements: Students must maintain a minimum grade of “C” in all courses to remain in good standing and successfully complete the program.

Prospective students are strongly encouraged to arrange their schedules and finances to accommodate the significant time demands of this full-time program.

If I have a criminal record, will that prohibit me from being successful in this career?

Possibly. A criminal record may prevent you from participating in required clinical rotations, which are a mandatory component of the program.

Clinical agreements with partner healthcare facilities require that all students obtain and maintain the following clearances:

1. A Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS).
2. Verification that you are not listed on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Exclusion List.

Students who are unable to obtain either required clearance will be prohibited from participating in clinical experiences and, therefore, will not be able to complete the program.

Additionally, all Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) healthcare students must pass a separate MCCCD background check within six (6) months of beginning their program of study.

Is there an opportunity for advanced placement in the program?

No. There is no opportunity for advanced placement in the program.

Effective December 31, 2021, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) ceased accepting advanced placement applications for the primary eligibility pathway. This means individuals with previous experience may no longer use that experience to bypass program requirements and earn an initial ARRT credential outside of the standard curriculum structure.

All students must complete the full accredited program to be eligible for certification and registration.

Is there an opportunity to transfer from another Radiologic Technology Program into the program offered at GateWay Community College?

No.

The Radiologic Technology Program at GateWay Community College does not accept transfer credit for core RAD courses (major-specific technical coursework). All students accepted into the program are required to complete the full curriculum as outlined by the college to ensure competency and meet accreditation standards.

What other classes can I take while waiting to start the program?

While waiting to begin the program, students may pursue additional coursework that can apply toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science: Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy, available through a partnership with Northern Arizona University (NAU).

If this extended degree pathway interests you:

• A GateWay Community College advisor can assist you in selecting courses that meet transfer requirements.
• You must also speak directly with an NAU advisor at 602-286-8194 to ensure university requirements are met.

Can a graduated student find continuing education classes?

Yes. Graduates seeking to specialize or gain additional certifications can find continuing education courses and advanced certificate programs offered at GateWay Community College.

We offer programs and courses in the following imaging modalities:

• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
• CT (Computed Tomography)
• Mammography
• Nuclear Medicine
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Where can I go for more information about the profession?

You can find detailed information regarding the profession, scope of practice, ethics, and certification requirements by visiting the following primary professional organizations:

• ASRT.org – The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) is the leading professional association for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals.
• ARRT.org – The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is responsible for certification and registration of technologists in medical imaging, interventional procedures, and radiation therapy.

Estimated Program Costs*

The estimated cost for the program is outlined below. The student is responsible for providing transportation, housing, and uniforms.  

* https://www.maricopa.edu/students/tuition-payment-information/tuition-fees