What are the academic requirements for the School of Radiologic Technology?

1. Official high school transcript, or GED certificate
2. Standardized test scores
1. SAT I: minimum math and critical reading score of 850, or
2. ACT: minimum composite score of 18
3. Completion of an Associate or higher-level degree from a nationally or regionally accredited U.S. postsecondary institution. Note: The School of Radiologic Technology is in progress of forming an agreement with a local degree-granting institution by Fall 2012. Please check the web site again later this year for an update.
4. A 2.0 or higher course average will be considered for:
1. Algebra or a higher level mathematics (required)
2. English or speech (required)
3. Natural sciences
4. Social/behavioral sciences
5. Information technology
6. Humanities
5. Official college transcript of courses completed in all colleges or other postsecondary programs of study

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What are the academic requirements for the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography?

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Standardized test scores
1. SAT I: minimum math and critical reading score of 850, or
2. ACT: minimum composite score of 18
3. Satisfactory graduation from:
1. A nationally or regionally accredited Radiologic Technology or other programmatic, nationally or regionally accredited two-year allied health education program that is patient care related (clinical education component is predominately supervised direct patient care in a hospital environment), or
2. A regionally accredited U.S. postsecondary institution with a minimum of an associate degree and documentation of health-related experience
4. Completion of the following courses at a regionally accredited U.S. postsecondary institution with a 2.0 or higher course average:
1. Medical Terminology
2. Algebra or a higher level mathematics
3. Communications (i.e. Speech, English, etc.)
4. Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
5. Physics (any postsecondary physics, i.e Introductory, Essentials, Radiation, etc.)
6. Biology (Radiobiology is acceptable)
7. Information Technology (Intro. to Computers)
8. Psychology
9. Statistics
5. Official college transcript of courses completed in all colleges or other postsecondary programs of study
6. Certification in good standing with the appropriate U.S. certification board or eligible to write, and subsequently pass, the appropriate certification examination by the end of the first quarter if provisionally accepted, as applicable

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What are the academic requirements for the School of Radiation Therapy?

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Standardized test scores
1. SAT I: minimum math and critical reading score of 850, or
2. ACT: minimum composite score of 18
3. Satisfactory graduation from a nationally or regionally accredited Radiologic Technology program
4. Completion of postsecondary education at a regionally accredited U.S. postsecondary institution. A 2.0 or higher course average will be considered for:
1. Algebra
2. Precalculus or a higher level mathematics
3. English or Speech
4. Information Technology
5. Medical Terminology
6. Human Anatomy and Physiology
7. Medical Imaging and Processing
8. Radiation Physics
9. General Physics
10. Research Methodology
5. Either an associate or baccalaureate degree is preferred
6. Official college transcript of courses completed in all colleges or other postsecondary programs of study
7. Certification in good standing by the ARRT or eligible to write, and subsequently pass, the ARRT certification examination by the end of the first quarter if provisionally accepted

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Do the high school and college transcripts have to be official?

Yes. Official high school and college transcripts must be submitted directly to the schools' admissions office in a sealed envelope from the institution.

What are the SAT and ACT school codes for Grady Health System programs?

• SAT I code is 5263
• ACT code is 5329

Do you mail out School catalogs containing program information?

No. Applicants may view our admission requirements and application procedure on our School web site at www.gradyhealth.org/imaging.

How do I submit an application?

An applicant must go to www.gradyhealth.org/imaging to apply online.

When are applications accepted?

Online applications are accepted between Sept. 1 and March 31 for the School of Radiologic Technology and the School of Radiation Therapy. Online applications are accepted between April 1 and Oct. 31 for the School of Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

When do the classes start?

Classes for the School of Radiologic Technology and the School of Radiation Therapy will begin in August 2012. The School of Diagnostic Sonography classes began in September 2011, then again in March 2013.

How many students do you accept?

• Radiologic Technology - 35
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography - 10
• Radiation Therapy - 12

Do you have a waiting list for enrollment?

No. Selection of students is a competitive process. We start interviewing in February and continue to interview all applicants whose folders are complete through May. By June the Admissions Committees will have met several times to select the approved number of students and alternates for each school.

To whom should the check or money order for the application fee be made payable?

The application fee check or money order should be made payable to Grady Health System.

May I send in the required information separately, or does it have to be sent all at once?

An applicant may send in the required information separately. Once the online application and application fee have both been received, the program will start a file on the applicant.

How are applicants selected?

The programs use a point system to rank applicants, which include the following criteria:

• High school GPA or GED
• SAT I or ACT score
• College hours and/or degrees
• Personal interview
• Personal references
• Direct and/or indirect healthcare experience, or volunteer work
• National certification score, if applicable

I applied last year, but was not selected for the class that starts this September. I would like to reapply for the next class that starts in September. How long do you keep an applicant's folder on file and what is the process to reapply?

An applicant's folder is kept on file for one year. The steps to reapply are:

1. Contact the School office at (404) 616-3610, state that you are a previous applicant from last year, and request that the contents of your old application folder be transferred to a new applicant folder for you.
2. Go online at www.gradyhealth.org/imaging to reapply between September 1 and March 31.
3. Send in the $35 application fee to the School office.
4. Since your SAT/ACT score, official high school transcript (or GED), and official college transcript(s) are on file, you do not have to request new transcripts.
5. If you have taken additional college courses since you applied last year, you must request an updated transcript for your new application folder.
6. Reference forms will be sent to the personal references that you list on your new application.

If I have no patient care or healthcare experiences, what recommendations can you make that would allow me to obtain some patient care contact?

You can contact your local hospital, medical center, or nursing home and see if they have volunteer opportunities.

I have an Associates (Bachelors or Masters) degree. Am I still required to have the SAT I or ACT?

Yes. We use the SAT I/ACT score in our point system to derive the applicant's score for selection purposes. A degree is considered, but may not take the place of the SAT I/ACT score.

I am a non-traditional (international) student. I am either not able to obtain official transcripts from my high school and/or colleges attended, or my documentation does not contain the U.S. Equivalency of my courses, grades, GPA, degree granted, etc. What do I need to submit to meet the admission requirements?

An applicant must contact a translation service to have the transcripts from high school and/or college converted into its U.S. Equivalency to include U.S. GPA, classes listed, grades received, and type of degree obtained.

I am an international applicant whose native language is not English. Do your schools require a TOEFL score?

International applicants whose native language is not English are required to pass the TOEFL test with a minimum score of 210, or pass the Georgia State Test of English Proficiency with the minimum progress of "Intermediate."

Do your schools accept international applicants who have a Student Visa?

No. A non-citizen applicant is required to provide documentation from the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) of permanent resident status by presenting a copy of his/her alien registration card.

What type of medical documentation must be submitted upon acceptance?

• Physical examination
• Immunizations (MMR, tetanus, hepatitis B, and varicella, Tdap) and PPD (TB test)

Do your schools accept transfer students?

No. We do not accept transfer students for advanced placement from other Radiography, Radiation Therapy, or Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs. You must start a program from the first day and complete all courses and requirements to receive your certificate of completion.

What are the school hours?

The programs are offered 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Most hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; however, in the Radiologic Technology program, there is an evening clinical rotation every other month from 4 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. and several weekend clinical rotations from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Each clinical rotation in the Radiologic Technology program is one week in length.

How long are the programs?

• Radiologic Technology (entry level program) - 24 months
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography (advanced level program) - 18 months
• Radiation Therapy (advanced level program) - 12 months

Do you have part-time or evening classes?

No.

What is the tuition for the programs?

• Radiologic Technology - $1,570/semester or $9,420 total for 2 years (6 semesters)
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography - $2,175/quarter or $13,050 (6 quarters)
• Radiation Therapy - $2,175/quarter or $8,700 total (4 quarters)

Are there other fees or expenses?

• ADVANTAGE STUDENT Drug Screen & Criminal Background Check - $78.50
• HPSO Professional Liability Insurance
• $30.50/year (Radiologic Technology)
• $46 – $89/year (Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiation Therapy)
• Graduation Fee - $160 - prorated amount paid each quarter
• Technology Fee - $25/quarter or semester
• Uniform Scrub Top and Pants (5 sets recommended) - approx. $30/set
• Uniform Shoes - approx. $60/pair
• Books - $700 - 900
• Grady Parking
• Piedmont Deck (dorm resident) - $21.60/month
• MLK Lot (commuters) - $10.80/month
• Other clinical sites may require a parking fee, however most do not

Do you have financial aid?

Yes.  The programs are eligible and participate in Federal Pell Grant and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Programs.  The FAFSA must be processed by May 25 to determine eligibility for financial aid. 

Veteran benefits are approved for eligible veterans. Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) benefits for eligible veterans are now approved for non-degree programs.

The Radiologic Technology program is also included on the Statewide Eligible Providers List (WIA programs) through the Georgia Department of Labor.

Do you have a student housing?

Yes. There is a dormitory on the Grady campus for both male and female students. Rooms are available at reasonable rates. The current rate is $375 per quarter.

How can I find out about Grady campus safety and security?

The campus safety and security report is available on the U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education web site http://ope.ed.gov/security.

Are the programs accredited?

Yes. The Radiologic Technology and Radiation Therapy programs are accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), www.jrcert.org. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is an accredited program in General Concentration approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEA), www.caahea.org, through review by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, www.jrcdms.org.

What is the difference between Grady's hospital-based programs and college-based programs?

Upon graduation from Grady's hospital-based programs, graduates receive a certificate from Grady Health System that will entitle Radiologic Technology or Radiation Therapy graduates to take the national certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) and Diagnostic Medical Sonography graduates to take the certification examination given by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).

Upon graduation from a college-based program, graduates receive either an Associate or Bachelor degree that will entitle them to take the national certification examinations.

At the present time, the pay scale is the same for both types of graduates.

What percentage of your Radiography graduates pass the ARRT exam?

The Radiography graduate pass rate is 100 percent.

How much will I make when I graduate?

Entry-level salary ranges in metro Atlanta hospitals are approximately:

• Radiography    $17 - 21 per hour    $35,360 - 43,680 annually
• Sonography    $21 - 26 per hour    $43,680 - 54,080 annually
• Radiation Therapy    $25 - 29 per hour    $52,000 - 60,320 annually

Do Grady's schools offer job placement?

No. The schools do not have job placement, however 75-95% of Grady graduates have found employment upon graduation in the past. Job placement rates vary with the current job market.

Am I able to work full time and go to school at the same time?

The programs are 40 hours per week, and there is an ample amount of study and homework required. The faculty recommends that students limit their employment to part time if possible.

I am a non-traditional student. I graduated over 10 years ago. Are official high school and/or college transcripts still required?

Yes. We use data from transcripts in our point system to derive the applicant's score for selection purposes.

I am an international student. I am unable to obtain a high school transcript, but I have a college transcript. Do I still need to get a high school transcript?

If you are unable to get a high school transcript, you may choose to take the GED instead. Upon passing the GED you may then submit a copy of your GED certificate to the School to meet that particular admission requirement.

I received my Radiologic Technology training in the military, but I am not registered (or I have allowed my ARRT registry status to lapse). Do you offer advanced placement?

No. You must meet and submit all admissions requirements and, if accepted, you must complete the entire program, the same as any new student.

I am registered as a limited Radiologic Technologist. Am I eligible for advanced placement?

No. You must meet and submit all admissions requirements and, if accepted, you must complete the entire 24 month program, the same as any new student.

I am a Radiologic Technologist from a licensure state and did not need to take the ARRT examination in my state. Now that I am relocating to Georgia, do you offer a Registry Review Course that I can take to prepare me to sit for the ARRT exam?

No. You must contact the ARRT, www.arrt.org, to find out what requirements they have set forth for your individual situation.

What is the contact information for the Schools' Student Admissions office?

Grady Health System
Schools of Radiation and Imaging Technologies
80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE - Box 26095
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 616-3610
lhowell@gmh.edu

What is the contact information for the Schools' Financial Aid office?

Grady Health System
Student Financial Aid/Registrar
80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE - Box 26044
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 616-3506
apruitt@gmh.edu

What is the contact information for Student Housing (Dormitory)?

Grady Health System
Personnel Quarters
80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE - Box 26039
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 616-3506
apruitt@gmh.edu