| Frequently Asked Questions |
| Do I have to go through the radiology program to go into the diagnostic medical sonography program? |
Link to CVTC Ultrasound Programs |
No, you do not have to go into the radiology program to go into the DMS program. For more information on the DMS programs go to the DMS website.
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| Can I get moved up on the waiting list based on my background? |
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No. The waiting list functions on a 1st qualified 1st served basis. As soon as the prospective student provides documentation that they have all of their core/pre-requisite classes or are in the last quarter/semester of their core/pre-requisite classes they can apply for the waiting list. No other factors are taken into consideration.
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| What is the schedule? |
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Days, Full Time
Plan on Monday thru Friday 8am - 4pm. (in some quarters there is an occasional scheduled day off)
There is one weekend each quarter for clinical, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8am - 4pm, and second shift once a quarter from 2pm - 9pm. |
| How do I get on the waiting list? |
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#1. Complete all core & Pre-requisite classes
#2. Send a transcript from any school that you want to have considered for credit
#3. Complete an application and send it in with $15.00
#4. The last day of the last quarter/semester of core/pre-requisite classes, request that student services place you on the waiting list.
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| I'd really like to talk with a live human face to face. Can this be arranged? |
Contact the Program Assistant for Health Technologies |
The faculty of CVTC want to give good and correct information to every individual who wants to know more concerning Radiologic Technology. CVTC has set up Health Program Information meetings for people who want more information on the program. One of the Radiologic Technology staff attends or hosts each of these meetings. They are your best opportunity to tour the facility, ask questions and get your questions answered face to face. Contact the Program Assistant Patty Oliver regarding the next Orientation date (706)295-6882.
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| When does the next class start? |
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Pre-occupational courses are available each quarter.
Occupational courses begin each summer Quarter. |
| Will CVTC Accept my transfer classes? |
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Some classes have a limited acceptance period. If the course work meets the life span test, CVTC student services department will review your transcripts and let you know if the courses can be accepted.
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| Where will my classes be held? |
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All classes are held at Coosa Valley Technical College in Rome, Georgia.
Clinic is scheduled by the clinical coordinator. We have clinical agreements with many hospitals and clinics in the surrounding area.
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| Can you tell me more about Clinicals? |
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Clinical sites are selected by the Clinical Coordinator. The learning opportunities of each clinical site, needs of the student, match between student & clinical site personality, needs of other students and closeness to home are all partial considerations. Students do not choose their site nor are they encouraged to actively canvas new sites. The requirements for a location to become a clinical site are quite specific. Students may suggest a site to the clinical coordinator who will investigate the possibility of adding an additional site.
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| Does CVTC offer job placement? |
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There is a job placement office. However, our Radiologic Technology students have not needed to use it. Almost every student has a job offer prior to graduation. These offers typically come from contacts made during clinical rotations.
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| What financial aid is available? |
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Financial aid is a very complex subject that is best answered by a conversation with the helpful folks in financial aid. Contact 706-295-6936.
Hope Grant is available for Diploma Programs.
Hope Scholarship is available for qualified applicants in the Degree Programs.
PELL Grant is available to qualified applicants who have certain financial needs
No other school sponsored financial aid is available.
Some students have independently found outside grants.
Some students have contracted with hospitals for additional support with an agreement to work for that hospital afterwards.
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| What about working while in school? |
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It is very difficult to work while in the radiologic technology program. Most students have some type of part time employment but those few who work full time are quite stressed and do not do as well academically. Once clinical has started drive time is added to that schedule.
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| How long is the waiting list? |
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| The waiting list varies for each program. Student services can give you up to date information. Contact 706-295-6702. |
| Does working in the health care field count towards the pre-requisites? |
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Even though work experience is invaluable it does not count as a pre-requisite.
Example: Working as a medical assistant for ten years does not count as graduating from a programmatically accredited medical assistant program. |
| I don't live in Rome. Do I need to move? |
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| Coosa Valley Technical College does not offer any dormitories. If you do need to move, housing in Rome is less expensive than housing in Atlanta. Even so, most students do not move to Rome but continue to reside in their home towns. |
| I'm transferring in semester credits into a quarter credit system. Do they count 1 for 1? |
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| 5 Quarter credits typically equals 3 Semester credits |
| What if I work full-time, how can I so clinicals? |
Link to Lori Kilgo's e-mail |
The students may complete clinical on the job or they may volunteer their hours. They have to complete a total of 210 clinical hours. If they have a clinical site we can get a contract for them to do their clinicals there or can find them a site if need be. All of the clinical documentation and classwork is online using blackboard. For more information contact Lori Kilgo
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