A-B Tech Technical Standards for Radiography Students

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 provide that individuals with disabilities be allowed "reasonable modifications to policy, practice, or procedure” to meet the qualifications of the Allied Health and Public Services Division. The intent of the Allied Health and Public Service Division is to educate competent practitioners to work in a variety of Allied Health or Public Service areas. Enrolled students are expected to complete all academic, laboratory, and clinical requirements of their selected program. The purpose of this document is to identify the physical requirements, clinical and lab work environments, as well as workplace interactions deemed essential to the completion of the selected program of study and to perform as a competent student.

If a student cannot demonstrate the appropriate skills and abilities required in their selected program, it is the responsibility of the student to request appropriate accommodation. The College will provide reasonable accommodation if it does not fundamentally alter the nature of the program offered and does not impose an undue hardship, difficulty, and is not unduly disruptive to the educational process.

Accommodations which are not considered to be reasonable include:

1. Making the accommodation or allowing participation poses a direct threat to the health or safety of oneself or others.
2. Making the accommodation means making a substantial change in an essential element of the curriculum (educational viewpoint).
3. Making the accommodation means a substantial alteration in the way services are provided.
4. Making the accommodation poses an undue financial or administrative burden.

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is invested in full ADA compliance. The Disability Services Office is part of the K. Ray Bailey Student Services Center. For detailed information, contact the Disability Support Services Office at supportservices@abtech.edu or (828) 398-7581. An appointment with the Disability Services Coordinator is recommended to discuss any special concerns.

Students enrolled in the A-B Tech Radiography Program will be responsible for observing college rules and regulations as stated in the current college catalog, student calendar, and program handbook. Failure to comply with the policies and procedures will affect classroom and clinical grades and/or student evaluations and may result in counseling of the student on an individual basis with consequences based on the seriousness of the offense. 

All disciplinary actions will comply with college rules/policies, the Division of Allied Health, and specific Radiography Program Polices, including verbal and/or written warnings, disciplinary probations/suspensions, and/or referral to the Division Dean or the Vice-President for Student Services and/or dismissal from the program. If clinical privileges are revoked for any reason, the student must withdraw from the allied health division. The student's successful completion of clinical rotations is required for program completion.

Each student will sign a statement of agreement confirming that the program handbook and the policies set forth will be followed for the duration of the program. The intention of this handbook is to provide an accurate representation of program policies and procedures. If necessary, the radiography program faculty may alter, amend, or otherwise change program policies or procedures. The student will be made aware of the amendment or change and will sign an acknowledgement of notification prior to implementation.

Individuals with disabilities, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, wishing to make a request for reasonable accommodation, auxiliary communication aids or services, or materials in alternate accessible formats should contact the college ADA Coordinator at the address listed below:

Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College Allied Health Division Functional Abilities - Radiography

A prospective radiography candidate must demonstrate the physical and psychological ability to provide safe, competent patient care. Every prospective student must assess his or her ability prior to choosing radiography as a career. To understand the physical and psychological qualifications needed for successful radiographers, the functional abilities have been listed below.

In the case of a qualified individual with a documented disability, appropriate and reasonable accommodations will be made unless to do so would fundamentally alter the essential training elements, cause undue hardship, or produce a direct threat to the safety of the patient or student.

Students must certify the ability to meet the functional abilities of the profession by a signed statement at the beginning of the program.

Radiography Technical Standards