Admission Application

Radiography Program

KCTCS System Guidelines

Enrollment in the radiography program may be restricted due to limited laboratory facilities or faculty and financial resources.

Technical Standards

Radiography involves the provision of direct care for individuals and is characterized by the application of verified knowledge in the skillful performance of radiological technical functions. Therefore, all applicants should possess sufficient:

1. Visual Acuity, such as is needed in the accurate preparation and administration of contrast media and for the observation necessary for patient assessment and nursing care;

2. Auditory Perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health team and to assess health needs of people through the use of monitoring devices such as cardiac monitors, stethoscopes, intravenous infusion pumps, fire alarms, etc.;

3. Gross and Fine Motor Coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills, including the manipulation of equipment, positioning and lifting patients required in meeting health needs related to radiologic technology;

4. Communication Skills (speech, reading, writing) to interact with individuals and to communicate their needs promptly and effectively, as may be necessary in the patient's/client's interest; and

5. Intellectual and Emotional Functions to plan and implement care for individuals.

Each applicant must submit the following by March 15 in order to be considered by the admission committee:

1. Completed application for admission to the college;
2. Radiography application must be completed online;
3. Attendance at one of the scheduled pre-admission conferences is mandatory;
4. Transcripts of all postsecondary education or training;
5. HESI A2 allied health exam taken at the ECTC Assessment Center (Available beginning November 1, 2026).  The HESI A2 allied health exam must be taken at ECTC for the radiography program.  Exam results from another facility will NOT be accepted.  HESI A2 allied health exams are good for two years. If the student chooses to retake the exam, the highest score will be used;
6. 4-hour clinical observation at approved site. Clinical hours must be documented on the Clinical Observation Form.  The following sites are approved for use: 
   1. Baptist Health Hardin by contacting Adrienne Buckman at Adrienne.Buckman@bhsi.com
   2. Taylor County Regional Hospital by contacting Michelle Davis at 270-465-3561 ext. 5843
   3. Baptist Health Louisville by contacting Jennifer Kelley at Jennifer.Kelley@bhsi.com
   4. SpringView Hospital by contacting Andrea Rogers at andrea.rogers@lpnt.net or call 270-629-5261.

Retention and Progress in the Program

A student who withdraws from or earns less than a grade of "C" in any course with the Radiography program prefix will be dropped from the Radiography program.

Effective January 1, 2015 all candidates for the ARRT Exam will be limited to three attempts to pass the exam. The three attempts must be completed within the three-year period that commences when the candidate is determined to have met all other qualifications based upon the application submitted by the candidate. Individuals failing the third attempt or not completing it within the three-year period will be deemed no longer eligible and may regain eligibility only by repeating the educational program.

**This will require the candidate to re-apply and receive an acceptance into a radiography program at the candidate's expense.