Retention/Progression Policy
A student withdrawing from ("W") or failing ("D" or "F") the same radiologic technology course twice or two separate radiologic technology courses will be dismissed from the Radiologic Technology Program and may be ineligible for readmission, even if the student has already repeated one of the courses and received a grade of "C" or better.
To be allowed to remain or progress in the Associate of Applied Science Radiologic Technology (AASRT) Program, the student must:
- Adhere to EACC and AASRT policies.
- Earn a grade of "C" or better in all required general education courses (both prerequisite courses and those taken within the radiologic technology program of study) to progress to the next term.
- Earn a grade of "C" or better in all radiologic technology theory courses to progress to the next term. A student earning a "D", "F" or "W" in one radiologic technology course will be allowed to repeat that failed course once at the next available offering.
- Receive satisfactory performance rating in all radiologic technology clinical courses. Any student who is denied clinical entrance to an institution may not continue in the radiologic technology program.
- Adhere to the attendance and punctuality policies of East Arkansas Community College and the Radiologic Technology Program (classroom, clinical, and lab).
- Maintain current American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers Certification for the entire program of study.
- Maintain malpractice insurance and personal health insurance while in the Radiologic Technology Program. Proof of health insurance must be submitted at beginning of fall semester or upon readmission.
- Complete the AASRT program within a period of 4 years from time of entry into the first RAD course.
- Successfully complete the Radiologic Technology Comprehensive Predictor Exam during RAD 2212. The student will have three attempts to achieve a minimum national norm score on the comprehensive predicator exam prior to the end of RAD 2212. If unsuccessful after three attempts, the student will fail ("D" or "F") RAD 2212 and be ineligible to graduate. In this case, the student should make an appointment with the Radiologic Technology Program Director for further advisement.