Faculty and Course Web Pages
Linda Dehrer-Wendt, Director
Scott Haglund, Clinical Coordinator
Program Accreditation
The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by the Joint Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Associate in Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RADT) is a cooperative program between Fairview-University and Normandale Community College. Thirty-eight credits are earned through general education at Normandale Community College. The pre-requisite courses need to be completed before entering the clinical aspect of the Radiologic Technology Program. The Radiologic Technology Program is 24 months in length after the prerequisite courses have been completed.
You may submit your application to the Radiologic Technology Program (thirty-four credits) while you are taking the pre-requisite courses at Normandale Community College. GPA 2.75 or higher must be achieved for admission to the program. A grade of "C" or higher is required for the prerequisite course work for Radiologic Technology. The prerequisite courses need to be completed before beginning the Radiologic Technology Program. Graduates are awarded a certificate by Fairview and an Associate in Applied Science degree by NCC. Beginning in the fall of 2006 tuition will be charged for each term of registration including Radiologic Technology courses. Books for the clinical courses are approximately $1300 application for the Registry Examination and other professional society fees are about $300.
Curriculum
General Education Requirements 38 credits
- BIOL 1141 Human Anatomy (4 credits)
- BIOL 1142 Human Physiology (4 credits)
- CHEM 1050 Chemistry for the Health Sciences (3credits)
- COMM 1111 Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
- ENGC 1101 Composition I (4 credits)
- ENGC 1102 Technical Writing (3 credits)
- HLTH 1010 Health Professions Terminology (3credits)
- PHYS 1060 Physics for Health Technologists (4 credits)
- PSYC 1108 Psychology of Death and Dying (3 credits)
- PSYC 1110 General Psychology (4 credits)
- Humanities At least 3 credits from MnTC Goal 6 (3 credits)
Specialized Carer Program Requirements 34 credits
- RADT 1140 Principles of Radiography I (6 credits)
- RADT 1141 Principles of Radiography II (6 credits)
- RADT 1142 Principles of Radiography III (6 credits)
- RADT 2240 Principles of Radiography IV (6 credits)
- RADT 2241 Principles of Radiography V (6 credits)
- RADT 2242 Principles of Radiography VI (4 credits)
For course descriptions and additional program information visit the Normandale catalog online.
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Mission Statement
Mission Statement:
The Fairview University School of Radiologic Technology prepares graduates for full participation as a member of the health care team. Through cooperation with Normandale Community College and Fairview health care facilities we provide didactic and clinical educational experiences which assist students in understanding and achieving competency in their role as an entry level professional Radiologic Technologist in our diverse urban community.
Goals
- Students will understand critical thinking, problem solving and effective communication.
- Students will have the knowledge and skills to demonstrate comptetence as an entry-level technologist.
- To provide students with a learning environment that promotes life long learning, ethic and professional growth.
- Graduate certified entry-level radiologist technologists to meet the needs of the communities of interest..
Application Process
Applicants new to Normandale must complete the Normandale general application form and include the $20 application fee.
Once program admission requirements are underway, you may contact Linda Dehrer-Wendt 952-836-3544. To initiate the special admissions process, submit the Radiologic Technology Application to Linda Dehrer-Wendt c/o Fairview University Radiologic Technology, Fairview Education Center, 6545 France Avenue South Suite 450, Edina, MN 55435. Questions may be emailed with your full name and address to Linda Dehrer-Wendt at ldehrer1@fairview.org
Students are subject to madatory criminal background studies at clinical facilities.
For more application details, see our Frequently Asked Questions.
Contact Information
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- New students to Normandale need to attend an information session. At our Normandale home page, click on Visit Normandale and then click on Health Science Information Sessions or dial 952-487-8201 for times and locations.
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- To make an appointment with our Health Science Admissions Representative Nancy Graves call 952/487-8261.
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- Transfer students make an appointment with Chiharu Mikkelson at 952/487-8261.
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- Current or returning students make an appointment with an Academic Counselor at 952/487-8261.
