How to Enroll

Program Suspended

North Seattle Community College has decided, due to budgetary issues, to no longer participate in a partnership with Bellingham Technical College (BTC) to provide educational programming in Radiologic Technology, and we are no longer accepting applications or new enrollments. After the 2009-2010 academic year, North Seattle Community College will no longer be offering any Radiologic Technology courses.

If you are interested in this program, more information and contacts are available directly from the BTC website.

Prerequisites and Application

Photo: Student studying from textbook Certain prerequisites are required before you can apply to the program. Minimum grade point averages are required for specific classes. To complete prerequisites at North, you can take the following classes.

  • BIOL&241 and BIOL&242 (2.7 GPA min.)
  • AHI100 (2.0 GPA min.)
  • ENGL&101 (2.0 GPA min.)
  • MATH098 (2.7 GPA min.)
  • PSYC&100 (2.0 GPA min.)
  • IT101 (2.0 GPA min.) Challenge procedure information is available from BTC Assessment

These prerequisites can also be taken at any community college. If you have taken these classes at another community college, contact Chris Richter at BTC. She can help determine if the course(s) you have already taken or plan to take can apply.

To be eligible for admission to the Bellingham Technical College Radiologic Technology program, students must submit official transcripts documenting completion of the following prerequisite college courses with a GPA as indicated, and submit a completed Approval of Prerequisites Request form. All are available online at the Radiologic Technology program website.

Additional Information

In addition to the BTC Admission procedures, students must submit additional materials, including a completed Criminal History Background Check verifying that there is not a history of child or adult abuse, financial exploitation of vulnerable adults, or other crimes against persons as defined in RCW 43.43 and proof of high school graduation or its equivalent. Acceptable documents include a copy of your high school diploma, high school transcript, or GED certificate. Please contact Bellingham Technical College Admissions & Advising for additional program admissions requirements.

After acceptance into the Radiologic Technology program, and prior to registering for first quarter, the student is required to:

  • Within the preceding six months of going to clinical, demonstrate satisfactory health status by a physical examination, including current immunizations; provide documentation of negative 2-step PPD testing, negative chest x-ray, or appropriate treatment. First clinical course will take place in January of the first year of the program.

Within the first week of the quarter, the student is required to complete a urine test for prohibited substances. The test will screen for the following five drugs: amphetamines, cocaine, marijuana, opiates, and PCP. This test will be arranged by a college representative and be administered on campus.

Prior to registration for the second quarter, the student is required to:

  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Possess and maintain a current CPR card; minimum CPR requirement is Heartsaver Complete (6hr)
  • Show proof of personal health insurance (student accident insurance is available)