Admission Requirements

bsrst dao admission requirements

Applicants to the Degree Advancement Option (DAO) must:

• Complete a minimum of 40 hours of specific college prerequisite courses prior to enrollment in the program.
• Be a graduate of an accredited RT, RTT, DMS or NMT Program (or other approved radiation science professional program) and be registered and in good standing with the ARRT, ARDMS and/or CNMT and meet each of the following additional criteria:
  • Present a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Provide proof of registration by the ARRT, ARDMS and/or CNMT.
  • Provide proof they are currently authorized to practice in the state in which they are employed in the form of a license or certificate issued by the appropriate State authority. 

Participant Requirements

Participants need to possess computer operating system skills and have easy access to a computer with a high speed Internet connection and up-to-date software.  You may also need to purchase or have access to a digital camera and video camera. A local preceptor, or proctor, will be required (usually a supervisor who agrees to work with you to proctor exams and/or evaluate presentations) and you will need access and permission to follow cases at the facility where you work. To review the requirements and responsibilities for the preceptor/proctor click here.

Click here to review the Computer Requirements and Technical Competencies for online learners.

Participants are responsible for obtaining and maintaining an active email account. It will be necessary for students to clear out their mailbox routinely and make sure that their Internet Service Provider allows messages and attachments from unmc.edu accounts.

University / College Prerequisites 

All applications and transcripts are reviewed by SAHP Academic and Student Affairs on a case-by-case basis. Grades lower than “C” will not transfer for credit.  Additional coursework may transfer for credit; course description and syllabus may be requested for evaluation of equivalency with UNMC.

A maximum of 9 College Level Examination Program (CLEP) semester hour credits will be accepted. CLEP semester hours in math or science will not be accepted & no more than 3 semester hours of English composition will be accepted.

Applicants will be considered without regard to age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, political beliefs, or disability. Motivational factors, life experience, patient care experience, maturity, and references are important factors in the admission process.