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Imaging Sciences Application Page

Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Radiologic Science Application

The Imaging Sciences programs are two years in duration, and there is one application cycle per year. Please see below for details.

Application Timeline:

Each year, the application will open on May 1st at 6 a.m. and close on June 30th at 11:59 p.m. 

Admission Information:

A strong application is of the utmost importance for the admissions process. Please see below for requirements:

Document and Submission Requirements

  • ALL prerequisite courses must be complete (with a final grade) prior to submitting an application (Note that the deadline for application is June 30th, and Spring quarter grades typically post in mid-June).
  • Unofficial transcripts will need to be uploaded to show final grades in prerequisite courses. This includes unofficial transcripts from TCC. Failure to upload a transcript proving a final grade may result in a disqualification of your application.
  • In order to receive points on an application for Healthcare/Patient Care experience, a document from HR (or a volunteer coordinator) must be uploaded. This documentation must be on official company letterhead, and include a brief description of the job and total hours worked. (Note: Healthcare Experience Forms will no longer be accepted).
  • Ensure that all information in your application is accurate and matches attached supplemental documentation. The college has the authority to verify all records within your application, and falsification of any information provided may lead to disqualification.
Healthcare/Patient Care Experience:

Healthcare experiences prior to application into a Healthcare Pathway program is a great way of learning if a career in the healthcare field is right for you.

The following list is of acceptable working or volunteer experiences, but it is not limited to those that are mentioned:

  • Behavioral Health Technician
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Dental Assistant
  • Dental Hygienist
  • Dialysis Technician
  • EKG Technician
  • Emergency Room Technician
  • EMT
  • Health Records/Health Information Associate (Note: must be involved in direct interaction with patients or healthcare providers)
  • Hospital Unit Clerk
  • Hospital-based Scribe (Note: must involve direct interaction with healthcare providers)
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Medical Assistant
  • Medical Scribe (Bedside)
  • Optometric Tech
  • OT/PT Aide
  • Paramedic
  • Patient Care Technician
  • Patient Transporter (Note: must be in a hospital setting)
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Surgical Technician/Scrub Technician (Note: Sterilization Technician will not qualify for patient care experience)
  • Veterinary Technician
  • NOTE: this list is not all inclusive
DMS Application Rubric:

 

Criteria for Admissions

Points Possible

Completion of all pre-requisite courses with a minimum grade of C+, and a minimum pre-requisite GPA of 2.5.

0 – Required

GPA of all prerequisite courses

65% of Total Score

 

Documented Healthcare/Patient Care Experience

*In order to receive points, experience must be within the past 10 years, and official documentation from HR or a volunteer coordinator must be uploaded to the application.

 

 

 

A maximum of 8 points for recent healthcare experience:

-          0 – 49 hours: 0 points

-          50 – 99 hours: 2 points

-          100 – 299 hours: 4 points

-          300 – 499 hours: 6 points

-          500+ hours: 8 points

Documented low income or low socioeconomic household.

1.5 points

Students who have earned 30 or more college level credits (courses 100 or above) at Tacoma Community College.

 

1.5 points

Students who reside in the Eastside of Tacoma. Must provide proof of residence. (ZIP Codes: 98404, 98408, 98418, 98421, 98424, 98443, 98444, 98445, 98446).

 

1.5 points

Documented veteran/Current military (must have honorable discharge).

1.5 points

Apply to the DMS Program

(Link provided closer to May 1st)

 

Radiologic Science Application

Submit your application to TCC's Radiology Program

The Radiologic Science program is two years in duration. There is one application cycle per year, with start dates in Fall quarter and Spring quarter. Applicants can note their preference for starting quarter in the application, but TCC cannot guarantee that students will receive their preferred start date.

 

Thank you for your interest in our program!

Radiologic Science Application Rubric:

 

Criteria for Admissions

Points and Percentage Breakdown

Completion of all prerequisite courses with a grade of C+, and a minimum pre-requisite GPA of 2.5.

0 – Required

GPA of all 6 prerequisite courses

65% of total score

 

 

 

 

Documented Healthcare/Patient Care Experience

*In order to receive points, experience must be within the past 10 years, and official documentation from HR or a volunteer coordinator must be uploaded to the application.

 

 

 

A maximum of 10 possible points:

-          1-100 hours: 1 point

-          101-399 hours: 3 points

-          400-699 hours: 5 points

-          700-899 hours: 7 points

-          900+ hours: 9 points

 

Applicants who hold a current, professional healthcare license will receive one (1) additional point. Documentation of license must be provided.

 

Documented veteran/Current military (must have honorable discharge).

1 point

Documented low income or low socioeconomic household.

1 point

Students who have earned 30 or more college level credits (courses 100 or above) at Tacoma Community College.

 

1 point

Students who reside in Pierce County, WA. Must provide proof of residence. 

1 point

Apply to the Radiologic Science Program

(Link provided closer to May 1st)