APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Materials Needed to Apply

Students must apply and be formally accepted into the Medical Surgical Technology Program before beginning program courses.

Applicants must submit the following to the Enrollment Services Office:

PREPARE TO APPLY

COMPLETE PREREQUISITE COURSES

Prerequisite courses in biology, chemistry and algebra must be completed in order to apply for the Medical Surgical Technology Program.

FILL OUT THE PLANNING GUIDE

The MST Planning Guide explains application requirements and offer suggestions on how to maximize points each section and increase chances of acceptance into this highly competitive program.

UNDERSTANDING THAT THE APPLICATION POINT SYSTEM IS BASED ON:

• Grades for prerequisite courses: biology, chemistry and algebra-higher grades earn more points.
• ACT or SWIC GPA Option-higher scores receive more points.
• Credit hours of general education courses completed with a B or better– more credit hours earn more points.

MEET WITH AN ACADEMIC ADVISOR

• Call or visit the Enrollment Services office for more information about requirements for the MST program.

BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DRUG TESTING

Criminal background check and drug testing are required BEFORE acceptance into the MST program.

• To participate in the clinical portion of the program, required clinical sites will be surveyed to determine if clinical placement can be accomplished for students with “disqualifying” offense(s). If the survey results indicate clinical sites prohibit the conviction, the student will not be accepted into the program. A complete list of disqualifying convictions is available from the Illinois Department of Public Health at http://www.idph.state.il.us/nar/disconvictions.htm.
• Drug testing will identify illegal and prescription drugs. If results are positive, the student must provide proof of prescription in his or her own name in order to pass the drug test. Medical marijuana, which is not FDA approved, is also considered a positive drug testing result.

APPLICANT SELECTION

APPLICATION POINT SYSTEM

Applications for the MST program will be rated on a point system, with points based on:

• Grades for prerequisite courses: biology, chemistry and algebra-higher grades earn more points.
• ACT or SWIC GPA Option-higher scores receive more points.
• Credit hours of general education courses completed with a B or better-more credit hours earn more points.

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE:

Applicants will be notified of their status regarding admission as quickly as possible.

MORE CANDIDATES THAN SEATS AVIALABLE

In the event there are more qualified applicants than spaces available in this program, those applicants who reside outside the SWIC district or in a district without a joint agreement for this program will not be eligible for consideration or admission. Resident status is determined by address on file with the Enrollment Services office by Dec. 1.

For a list of colleges that have joint agreements with SWIC, view the college catalog and search for Interdistrict Cooperative Agreements.

The admission procedures for the Radiologic Technology program are in accordance with Illinois law. The law requires that programs not having sufficient space and resources to accommodate all applicants will accept those applicants best qualified, using rank, ability and achievement test scores as guides, with preference given to students residing within district. Out-of-district students will be considered as in-district status for this application process if their community college has an Inter-district Cooperative/Career agreement with SWIC. Search the college catalog for Interdistrict Cooperative/Career Agreements to see if your college is listed. To qualify for the application process, the student must submit paperwork from their home district to SWIC Enrollment Services by the application deadline. Contact the secretary of the Board of Trustees at your home district school to get the required paperwork.

FEWER CANDIDATES THAN SEATS AVAILABLE

In the event that there are fewer qualified candidates than there are spaces available, applications will continue to be accepted until the program’s maximum capacity has been reached or until the first week of classes during the summer semester.

The college reserves the right to fill the program in those years when there are fewer applicants than spaces available by whatever means it deems necessary to assure both academic integrity and fairness in the selection process.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The following criteria are required of accepted applicants and all information will be explained in detail at program orientation meetings.

OREINTATION & PERFORMANCE

Applicants accepted to this program must attend the required orientation sessions and be able to perform the essential functions of the job as listed in the student course handbook, with reasonable accommodation if needed. Applicants or enrolled students are encouraged to contact the Disability & Access Center to discuss potential issues associated with meeting these requirements.

HEALTH INSURANCE:

Health insurance is required during clinical education courses. Students are responsible for any costs incurred for injuries occurring during clinical experience.

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:

These requirements do not have to be fulfilled until they are explained at the orientation meeting. RT students will be required to possess current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level, show proof of immunizations, TB test, completion of a physical examination form and verify health insurance coverage before beginning any clinical experience.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants admitted to the program must follow the requirements for graduation at the time they are admitted and must meet all course, program, degree and sequencing requirements as specified. Posted changes in course prerequisites are applicable to all newly admitted students. Second-year students will continue to work from prerequisites listed when admitted. Students are responsible for program policies as listed in each year’s Medical Surgical Technology Student Handbook. Students who fail to meet program specific requirements will be dropped from the program and may be required to reapply and compete for admission in a succeeding year.