Frequently Asked Questions

Take a look at the Admissions Process document here. 

The School is located within Nashville General Hospital. 1818 Albion Street Nashville, Tennessee 37208 United States.

Mailing Address: 1818 Albion St, Nashville, TN 37208

Candidates who have submitted all documentation for the application process by July 1 will be contacted for an interview; failure to submit all required documentation may delay or cease that process. Interviews are conducted by the admissions committee using a standardized format. The Program Director will contact candidates with conditional acceptance. The program is currently limited to a maximum annual enrollment of 16 new students. The Radiologic Technology Program does not maintain a “waiting list.” Applicants who are not accepted or do not meet the July 1 application process due date must re-apply the following year for reconsideration.

*ADMISSION: Applications for the RT program will be accepted year-round but should be submitted by July 1 to be considered for Fall enrollment. The program can accept up to 16 students each calendar year, with a new class beginning near the first week of October. Applications submitted after July 1 will be considered for the next year’s admissions. Admissions interviews are granted to applicants who have submitted all the required documents. For more information, please see the Admissions Process on our website.

Step 1. Submit ALL required application documents

When: Year-round up to July 1

Step 2. Applicant interview

When: As scheduled by program officials

Step 3. Notification of conditional acceptance  

When: Usually within two weeks of interview  

Step 4. After conditional acceptance, begin enrollment with payment of a $1,500 nonrefundable deposit

When: Due within 30 days of conditional acceptance

Step 5: Submit updated immunizations (for MMR, TDap, Varicella, and Hepatitis B)

When: Due on or before orientation day 

Step 6: Attend mandatory orientation  

When: Typically second Friday in August (9-4:00*)

*may finish early

Step 7: Pass background and drug screenings and physical exam

When: Due first week in September

Step 8: Pay first tuition installment of $5,000

When: Due by September 15

Step 9: Purchase textbooks, provide proof of health insurance, and document screening for TB

When: By the first day of classes

Step 10: Submit remaining enrollment documentation

When: Due by October 31

*The program strongly encourages early completion of the application process in order to allow reasonable time for orientation and enrollment. 

Tuition for the two year program is $12,500. A $1,500 non-refundable deposit is due upon acceptance to the program which is deducted from the tuition total of $12,500. Other fees (textbooks, criminal background check, drug screen, etc.) are detailed on our Program Cost Breakdown document available for download from our website.

We are partnered with Tennessee’s Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) program. Some students are eligible for this program and receive scholarships each year. For more information, visit https://apps.tn.gov/wiaetpl/. The school is Local Workforce Investment Area certified and candidates may be eligible for financial assistance through American Job Center (Call 615-741-0804). SNAP (https://www.tn.gov/workforce/jobs-and-education/services-by-group/services-by-group-redirect/snapet.htmlprogram) participants may also be eligible for educational financial assistance (call 1-866-311-4287).

In addition, the Radiologic Technology, Cardiographic Technician, and Certified Nursing Assistant programs are recognized by the Department of Veterans Affairs as training programs for veteran education benefits.

For the Radiologic Technology Program, we have partnered with Meritize to provide our students with financing options to fund your education. With a *Meritize Loan, you can get credit for your merit and potentially improve your loan options by sharing your academic history, military background, or work experience. If approved, full deferment during school is available for certain products. Check your loan options in minutes without impacting your credit score at https://apply.meritize.com 

*Terms and Conditions apply. Meritize branded loan products are educational loans issued by Blue Ridge Bank (“Bank”), National Association, Member FDIC. The Bank and Meritize reserve the right to modify or discontinue products and benefits at any time without notice. To qualify, a borrower must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid work authorization document, and meet the Bank’s underwriting requirements. If approved for a loan, the actual loan amount, term, payment, and APR amount of the loan that a customer qualifies for may vary based on credit determination, state law, and other factors. 

NOTE: The program currently is not a Title IV participant through the Federal Department of Education. This means students are not eligible for Federal Student Aid (government-funded student loans or deferments).

The first day of class is near the first Monday in October. In years in which September has five Mondays, the program will start on the last Monday in September.

As many as 16.

First year students – Classes are held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8:00AM until 3:00PM. Students then attend clinicals on Thursday and Friday from either 7:00AM until 3:30PM or 8:00AM until 4:30PM.

Second year students – Classes are held Thursday and Friday from 8:00AM until 3:00PM for most courses. Clinicals are on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 7:00AM until 3:30PM or 8:00AM until 4:30PM.

In addition, students also attend a total of 10 evening clinical hours (scheduled by the clinical instructor).

The schedule never exceeds 40 hours a week, including classroom and clinical combined.

The program’s current clinical sites and distances from sponsoring institution are as follows:  

Clarksville VA Outpatient Clinic 

Clarksville, TN 37043

(46 miles)

Nashville General Hospital 

Nashville, TN 37208

(0 miles)

Southern Hills Medical Center 

Nashville, TN 37211

(10 miles)

V. A. Tennessee Valley Healthcare System-Alvin C. York Campus 

Murfreesboro, TN 37129

(38 miles)

V.A. Tennessee Valley Healthcare System - Nashville 

Nashville, TN 37212

(3 miles) 

Premier Radiology - 

Brentwood, TN 37027

(11 miles)

The program is fully accredited by:

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

20 North Wacker Drive Suite 2850

Chicago, IL 60606-3182

mail@jrcert.org 

https:\www.jrcert.org\  

Phone: (312) 704-5300

Fax: (312) 704-5304

Yes. We will assist you in your job search by teaching you resume-writing and interviewing skills. Program faculty share job leads with alumni when possible.  

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2022 national median annual wage for a Radiologic Technologist was $61,980. (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/radiologic-technologists.htm). 

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Radiologic and MRI Technologists, 

at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/radiologic-technologists.htm.

Each new cohort is scheduled to start the program when the class is filled. Contact the school for next projected start date. 

Classes are held weeks 1- 6 on Tuesday and Thursday from 6PM - 9PM. Clinical rotations are conducted during weeks 7-12 on one day each week between M-F from 8AM - 4:30PM with a 30-minute lunch break.   

The candidate must submit an application and a $50 application fee to begin the admission process. The candidate must have, at minimum, a high school diploma or GED and must pass a background and drug screen. The candidate must also be at least 18 years old. Other requirements include payment of tuition, documentation of liability insurance and personal health insurance, and TB skin test and immunization records.  Attendance at an orientation session approximately two-three weeks before the start of class is also required. 

Currently, there is no financial assistance available. 

We are partnered with Tennessee’s Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) program. Some students are eligible for this program and receive scholarships each year. For more information, visit https://apps.tn.gov/wiaetpl/. The school is Local Workforce Investment Area certified and candidates may be eligible for financial assistance through American Job Center (Call 615-741-0804). SNAP (https://www.tn.gov/workforce/jobs-and-education/services-by-group/services-by-group-redirect/snapet.htmlprogram) participants may also be eligible for educational financial assistance (call 1-866-311-4287).

Upon completion of the program with an overall grade average of at least 85%, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate enables you to apply for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam administered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Job placement is not guaranteed. Currently, however, the Middle Tennessee job market provides many opportunities for phlebotomy technicians to work in various healthcare settings.