The self-assessment is designed to help you better understand the typical responsibilities, expectations, and day-to-day realities of the radiography profession. It is intended to provide greater transparency so you can make an informed decision before enrolling in the program.

The self-assessment is for informational purposes only and is not used as part of the admissions process. Its purpose is to help you determine whether the program and career path align with your interests, goals, and strengths.

Take Aptitude Self-Assessment

Application is open for submission:
The 2nd Friday of February to the 2nd Friday of March at 4:00 p.m.

Classes begin in August and run until November of the following year (15 months). The program has only one start date per year, and students must apply and be admitted to enroll.

Minimum Age Requirement:
18 years old. High school students are not eligible for this program.

All prospective applicants must complete an application and submit it during the open application period. All application submissions are final and cannot be altered after submission. Applications that contain multiple errors, are incomplete, or are not submitted by the deadline will not be considered for review.

Upcoming Radiography Pre-Application Sessions

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a Pre-Application Meeting Session. Applicants who attend a session within six months prior to applying will receive one additional point toward their application score.

Sessions are held at the Mountainland Technical College – Lehi Campus, with one session being held virtually.

Pre-Application Meeting Session dates TBA

Admissions Advisors

Prospective students can also meet with an MTECH Admissions Advisor to review program details and admission requirements. Meetings are available in person or online. For more information, please visit the Admissions Advisors webpage.

Entrance Assessment

• Applicants must complete the Entrance Assessment and meet the minimum required scores as administered by the Testing Center.
• If eligible, the exam requirement may be waived by following the steps outlined on the Testing Center webpage: https://mtec.edu/testing/

Degree Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with one of the following degree options:

• An Associate degree or higher in any field of study or major from any regionally accredited college or university
  • Prospective students are to review the following list to ensure their chosen college or university holds the appropriate accreditation required by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for national registry eligibility: ARRT Accreditation Information
• Completion of all required classes to satisfy the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Healthcare Services degree requirements at Utah Valley University (UVU).
  • UVU AAS course catalog: Healthcare Services, A.A.S. | Utah Valley University Academic Catalog
  • UVU AAS Healthcare Services Advisors: Utah Valley CHPS Advisors

Mountainland Technical College (MTECH) does not offer Associate or Bachelor’s degrees.

Coursework Requirements

• To be eligible for admission to the Radiography Technology program, applicants must complete the following prerequisite courses at a regionally accredited, degree-granting college or university:
  • Human Anatomy with Lab
  • Human Physiology with Lab
• Each course must be completed with a minimum grade of B- or higher.
• All prerequisite coursework must be completed within five (5) years of the application year. Coursework completed outside this timeframe will not be accepted and must be retaken.
• In the Frequently Asked Questions section, applicants may view the anatomy and physiology courses required from some local colleges and universities in Utah

Prerequisite courses are not offered at Mountainland Technical College (MTECH). Applicants must complete all prerequisite coursework at a regionally accredited, degree-granting college or university prior to applying. As a technical college, MTECH does not accept transfer credits or award degrees. We only require applicants to complete our prerequisite requirements to have their application eligible for consideration.

Online versions of the coursework requirements are accepted only if they are completed directly through a degree-granting college or university.

Degree and Coursework Deadline

Applicants may apply to the program while their degree and required anatomy and physiology coursework are still in progress. However, all academic requirements must be completed by the end of June of the application year. As part of the application, applicants must submit an unofficial electronic transcript showing that any outstanding degree or anatomy and physiology coursework is currently in progress.

X-Ray Job Shadowing Requirements

• As part of the admissions process, applicants are required to complete a minimum of two (2) hours of job shadowing with an X-ray Radiologic Technologist (Rad Tech) in an X-ray/Fluoroscopy department or clinical setting.
• Applicants may earn one (1) additional application point for every 2 hours of shadowing completed beyond the 2-hour minimum, up to a maximum of 10 total hours and 5 points.
• Shadowing must take place in an X-ray or Fluoroscopy setting. Shadowing hours completed in alternate imaging modalities, such as CT, MRI, Sonography, or Mammography, will not be accepted toward this requirement.
• While shadowing all hours at one location is acceptable, shadowing at multiple facilities is encouraged
• Complete this form to track all job shadowing hours. See Job Shadow Recording Sheet.

Mountainland Technical College (MTECH) does not arrange or provide shadowing opportunities. Applicants are responsible for contacting healthcare facilities directly to inquire about and arrange their own shadowing experiences.

Immunization Requirements

Accepted students will be required to provide proof of the following immunizations shortly after admission. It is strongly recommended that prospective applicants complete these immunizations before or during the application period.

See Immunization Requirements

The program typically receives approximately 150 or more applications each year. 12–16 applicants are offered admission, and some remaining second-round candidates are placed on an alternate list for possible admission if positions become available. Applicants will be ranked according to their application scores based on the rubric below.

Applicants will be notified within 1–14 days after the application deadline regarding interview eligibility.

A series of interviews will be conducted as part of the selection process.

Each applicant’s application score and interview scores will be combined and used in the final selection process.

Applicants placed on the alternate list may be notified of available seat(s) in the program as late as the first week of classes.

Course Descriptions

Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program.

While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.

*Total includes tuition, fees, materials, and optional materials.

Course-by-course cost breakdowns can be found on the “Courses” tab above.

Upon registration, you will register and submit payment for the first course in the program. Fees and materials may be required upfront, while some may be paid later throughout the program.

While not required, you may make a deposit, in person or online, for the full program upon registration to be held in your student account.

• MTECH Program Certificate in Radiography Technology

• Students are prepared to take the AART National Exam for Radiologic Technologists

• Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Where are your clinical sites located, and how are they assigned to students?
Our clinical sites are located between Murray and Heber City. Clinical placements are determined by the Program Coordinator and the Clinical Site Instructor and Coordinator (CI), based on site availability and the needs of the program.

Each student will be assigned a primary clinical site for the duration of the program. As part of their training, students may also be required to rotate through affiliated hospitals, clinics, and urgent care centers associated with their assigned clinical site. Students should be prepared to travel to any location within the program’s designated service area to complete their clinical requirements.

What are the correct anatomy and physiology courses I need to take?
Anatomy and physiology courses must be taken with the lab portion and within five years of applying to the program. You must receive a B- or higher in each course. Applicants have until June of the year they apply to meet these requirements. Here is an example of the anatomy and physiology courses from some local colleges and universities in Utah that satisfy the prerequisite:

Utah Valley University

• Human Anatomy with Lab (ZOOL 2320 & ZOOL 2325)
• Human Physiology with Lab (ZOOL 2420 & ZOOL 2425)

Brigham Young University

• Human Anatomy with Lab (CELL 210 or CELL 220)
• Human Physiology with Lab (CELL 305 or CELL 362 and CELL 363)
• *BYU Independent Study courses are accepted

Salt Lake Community College

• Human Anatomy with Lab (BIOL 2320 & BIOL 2325)
• Human Physiology with Lab (BIOL 2420 & BIOL 2425)

University of Utah

• Human Anatomy with Lab (BIOL 2325)
• Human Physiology with Lab (BIOL 2420 & 2425)

Weber State

• Integrated Anatomy and Physiology I (HTHS 2110)
• Integrated Anatomy and Physiology II (HTHS 2111)

or

• Human Anatomy (Zoology 2320)
• Human Physiology (Zoology 2420)

Utah Tech University

• Human Anatomy with Lab (BIOL 2320 & BIOL 2325)
• Human Physiology with Lab (BIOL 2420 & BIOL 2425)

Snow College

• Human Anatomy with Lab (BIOL 2320 and BIOL 2325)
• Human Physiology with Lab (BIOL 2420 and BIOL 2425)

Where can I find more information about financial aid, veterans benefits, and FAFSA?
Please contact the financial aid office at 801-753-4105 or visit the Financial Aid webpage.

Can I meet to discuss more about the program?
Prospective students can also meet with an MTECH Admissions Advisor to review program details and admission requirements. Meetings are available in person or online. For more information, please visit the Admissions Advisors webpage.

For questions regarding registration, please contact MTECH Student Services at 801-753-6282 or studentservices@mtec.edu