RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM


The Weatherford College Radiologic Technology Program is a two-year curriculum of classroom, laboratory, and clinical learning experiences. The course of study is designed to prepare the graduate to be a contributor to the imaging diagnostic team who functions as a radiologic technologist, a provider of patient care, and an ethical participant in the healthcare profession.

Application Requirements

The Radiologic Technology Program begins every year in August and is a two-year continuous program which requires all day attendance Monday through Friday. All prospective students are required to meet the admission criteria. In addition, all applicants should be free of illegal drug use, have no felony convictions, and be clear of any misdemeanor convictions other than minor traffic violations. For more information about the application process please go to www.wc.edu and go to the Radiology Program web page. Applications for admission will be accepted beginning the first business day in December and continues through the last business day of February each year. Applications may be downloaded from the WC web site.

Application requirements include the following:

  • Submit Weatherford College application and official transcripts to the Office of Student Affairs
  • Evidence of successful completion of the TASP/THEA/ACCUPLACER/COMPASS or evidence of being exempt
  • Submit Allied Health application with copies of all college transcripts to the Allied Health Office, Office C
  • Proof of Hepatitis B vaccine (three dose series) SEE BELOW
  • Completion of all prerequisite and general education courses (courses may be completed by end of spring semester)
  • Science courses must have been taken within five years prior to program admission
  • Only completed applications with transcripts will be accepted


After submission of application and transcripts the student must begin their Hepatitis B series and submit proof of the first shot or a positive titer to the Allied Health Office by the last business day in February. This is a 4 to 6 month process and must be completed prior to the fall semester. This will provide you enough time to complete the immunization to Hepatitis B process by fall. Failure to meet application requirements will result in denial of application.

Weatherford College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of qualifications without regard to gender, age, race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related disability or any other legally protected status.

ONCE SELECTED FOR ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM, THE STUDENT MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING PRIOR TO THE CLINICAL PORTION OF THE PROGRAM:

  • Complete a criminal background check and drivers license check
  • Attend the mandatory program orientation (a 10-panel urine drug screen will be done at this time)
  • Obtain a TB screen test, various titers and immunizations, and a back/spine strength screening
  • Submit proof of major medical health insurance
  • Obtain current AHA Health Care Provider CPR – valid throughout the duration of the program


Information and specifics on obtaining the above criteria will be available to the student upon acceptance into the program. Start up costs for immunizations, titers, urine drug screen, CPR, back/spine screen, and health insurance varies but could run as much as $400.00. Criminal history/background check is approximately $25.00.