Program Expenses

The Higher Education Act requires all colleges and universities to notify students and prospective students of the all program costs for which they will be responsible. Students will be responsible for the following expenses:

Admissions Fees

• Nonrefundable application fee ($25)
• Program Placement Examination ($70)

Outside Vendor Fees Prior to Beginning RADT Courses

• Hepatitis B Immunization ($265)
• T-Dap Immunization ($50)
• MMR ($80)
• Varicella ($120)
• Physical Examination (Approximately $200)
• Uniforms (Approximately $250)
• Trajecsys Clinical Record System ($150)
• Some clinical sites may require an additional fee of up to $50 per year before students are allowed to conduct clinical rotations at their facility.
• Corectec ($80)

Semester Fees  

•  Tuition ($100 per credit hour)
• Accident Insurance Fee ($6 per term)
• Campus Supply Fee ($40 per term)
• Instruction Fee ($55 per term)
• Parking Fee ($20 per term)
• Campus Safety Fee ($25 per term)
• Radiation Monitor Fee ($32)
• Registration Fee ($50 per term)
• Student Activity Fee ($30 per term)
• Technology Fee ($105 per term)

Throughout the Program

• Background Checks and Drug Screenings (Approximately $100 per required check/screening)
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (Approximately $45)
• Annual Tuberculosis Test ($50 per year)
• Annual Flu Vaccine ($50 per year)
• Dosimeters ($33 per term)
• Malpractice Insurance ($11 per year)
• Textbooks (Approximately $1,000)
• Supply Fee (Varies — See course descriptions for exact amount)

Outside Vendor Fees at Program Completion

• Certification Examination ($200)

These expenses are based on costs in effect at the time this catalog was published. Prices are subject to change.

Student Laptop Requirement

In general, most new or recently purchased laptops that students bring with them to Athens Technical College’s (ATC) Radiography Program will meet the basic requirements for network connectivity on ATC’s wireless network, regardless of Operating System (Windows or macOS).

These are the minimum recommendations for computers connecting to ATC’s network:

CHROMEBOOKS: Chromebooks, HP Streams, and similar low-cost alternatives to a traditional laptop do not meet the Minimum Specifications for use as a primary computer by students of Athens Technical College. *

WINDOWS:

Minimum Specifications

8th Generation i5

8GB RAM

256GB SSD

64-bit Windows 10

DVD-R/RW (external ok)

Gigabit Ethernet

Webcam & Microphone – Either Integrated with Laptop or External *See note below*

Extended warranty plan, including accidental damage coverage, for expected life of computer strongly recommended. Laptop bag recommended. 250GB+ External Backup Storage.

APPLE/MAC:

Minimum Specifications

6th Generation i5

16GB RAM

256GB SSD

512GB SSD

Mojave

DVD-R/RW (external ok)

Gigabit Ethernet

Webcam & Microphone – Either Integrated with Laptop or External *See note below*

Extended warranty plan, including accidental damage coverage, for expected life of computer strongly recommended. Laptop bag recommended. 250GB+ External Backup Storage.

*Webcam Recommendations:

All students will need a webcam & microphone. For Radiography Program students, an integrated webcam and microphone is enough.

VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

If considering the purchase of an Apple (Mac) computer, students should understand that the macOS is appropriate for students but some applications, such as Microsoft Office programs like Excel, function and are laid out differently on the Mac platform and require a specific version of the macOS. Students will likely take some classes that require using these programs on a Windows platform. Students can access these programs on the Windows platform in the library and other labs on campus, but they should be aware that some work may need to be completed in these areas if they choose to purchase a Mac.

*Chromebooks are a low-cost alternative that provide much of the same functionality as a laptop, but due to platform limitations should be considered a supplemental device, rather than a primary device. Incoming Radiography students should not expect to be able to complete all program coursework with one of these devices. Students will need to also be aware that some super lightweight platforms (Surface Pro, MacBook Air, HP Stream, etc.) require extra hardware to load software from CD or DVD media. There may also be a need for adaptors if these devices need to be able to interface with ATC’s network. In addition, some of these platforms (HP Streams, for example) have very limited internal storage, which can cause significant issues after upgrading Windows and as a result we recommend against them.