Medical Imaging A.A.S. (Plan 21MI)

Screening Deadline: Third Monday in October

The Medical Imaging Program prepares radiographers to work in medical facilities producing radiographic examinations which are interpreted by a radiologist or another medical specialist. Graduates of the program are qualified to take the national certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Graduates also meet the criteria required for state licensure.

The Medical Imaging program is nationally accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and was awarded an 8-year accreditation in fall, 2022. Information regarding program effectiveness and accreditation status can be found by visiting the JRCERT website. JRCERT is located at 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182. Phone number: (312) 704-5300. Email: mail@jrcert.org. 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182, (312) 704-5300, mail@jrcert.org.

The mission of the College of Lake County Medical Imaging Program is to cultivate exceptional Radiologic Technologists through equitable high-quality instruction in didactic, laboratory, and clinical settings. The Medical Imaging Program advocates independent, professional and ethical judgment, cultural and technical competence, advanced quality care, and continuous education to the diverse communities it serves.

The College of Lake County Medical Imaging Program’s Vision is committed to providing a holistic education designed to meet the needs of community stakeholders. In addition, the Medical Imaging Program upholds the Values of the College of Lake County… Purpose, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, Unity, and Compassion.

The number of students that can be admitted to the MIM Program is limited. Therefore, a screening procedure is used to select the academically best qualified from those who request consideration. Preference is given to residents of CLC’s district, or a community college district which does not offer a Medical Imaging program and is a member of the CAREER consortium. Students who live outside of CLC’s district but are eligible for in-district tuition because they are employed by a district employer are NOT considered residents of the district for purposes of selection into the program. Students enrolled in the program are required to undergo a background check and a urine drug screen prior to attending their clinical site (MIM 114). The results of the background check and drug screen may result in the student losing his/her seat in the program. The costs are borne by the student.

To be Considered for Admission to the Medical Imaging Program, Students must Complete the Following Screening Requirements Prior to the Screening Deadline.

Students must have submitted the following documents to the Welcome and One-Stop Center:

1. Student Information Form.

2. Official high school transcript with graduation date OR Official GED test scores OR Official college transcripts with graduation date and degree awarded OR Official foreign high school or college transcript evaluated by a NACES approved agency

3. Medical Imaging Program Request for Screening Form

4. If using courses from another college to meet prerequisites or degree requirements, submit an official transcript and a “Request for Evaluation of Prior College Transcripts” form to the Office of Registrar and Records

Minimum Selection Criteria:

Student Records Must Indicate the Following:

1. High school graduate or equivalent or high school senior in the last term

2. College Reading and Writing Readiness and Basic Algebra Readiness

3. CLC Cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above

4. High school chemistry or physics with a lab (1-year, C or better) OR CHM 120 or CHM 121 or PHY 121 or an equivalent course (C or better)

5. BIO 123, BIO 161, or BIO 244 or an equivalent course (C or better)

6. One of the following Math options:

   • High School Algebra (2-years, C or better) OR

   • TM02 C or better (within 18 months of completion) OR

   • CLC ALEKS Math Placement Test 30+ OR

   • Math ACT score 20+ OR

   • Math SAT score 510+ OR

   • MTH 102 C or better OR

   • MTH 105 C or better OR

   • Completion of a higher level math course than 102 or 105 (C or better) OR

   • Equivalent course from another college or university

7. course: Introduction to Medical Imaging (C or better)

8. Applicants may take the NLN NEX exam once every 45 days. NLN NEX exam results that are less than 45 days between exams will not be considered. Scores used for screening into limited enrollment programs will be valid for only 3 years prior to a screening deadline. Scores older than 3 years will not be considered for screening. An applicant must obtain a minimum RN composite percentile score of 40 and a minimum score of 30 in math, reading, and science. Visit https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs-and-classes/academic-divisions/biodv/nln for more information.

9. Must be eighteen (18) years of age by the fall semester following the screening deadline to enroll in the first clinical course (course).

10. course: Anatomy and Physiology I- currently enrolled and will complete at end of the fall semester of the screening year (C or better) OR completed course (C or better)

Students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in each Imaging course to continue in and graduate from the program.