Radiologic Technology Certificate Health Sciences Total Units: 96.0

Term Effective: Fall 2007

The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.

Term Inactive: Fall 2008

Previous Versions:

Radiologic Technology - effective Fall 2006
Radiologic Technology - effective Fall 1981

Description:

The Radiologic Technology Certificate of Achievement provides training in the operation of X-ray and computer equipment, performance of radiological procedures, creating and processing radiographs, experience in other advanced imaging modalities, and radiation protection. A minimum of 1,850 clinical hours is required in hospitals and radiology departments affiliated with Santa Rosa Junior College. Elective clinical experience in other modalities is available. The SRJC program, accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, is approved by the California State Department of Health Services.

Upon successful program completion, eligible graduates (contact individual health care agencies for specific criteria and pre-application review process) will be allowed to sit for examinations administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the California State Department of Health Services-Radiological Health Branch.

The radiologic technologist provides patient services using imaging equipment, and assists radiologists or other physicians qualified to order and or perform radiologic procedures. The radiologic technologists' main duty is to provide equality patient care while applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning, and radiographic technique. Effective communication with patients, other health professionals and the public is important. Additional duties may include management of film, evaluating radiologic and computer equipment, performing quality assurance procedures and providing patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures. The radiologic technologist displays personal attributes of compassion, competence, and concern in meeting the special needs of the patient.

The employment outlook for Radiation Technologists is very good. The growth in job opportunities is a result of the growth in healthcare industries and new uses of diagnostic imaging and therapeutic technology. Also, more treatment of cancer is anticipated due to the aging population, efforts toward early detection, and improved ability to detect cancer through radiological procedures.

The requirements listed below are for students entering the Radiologic Technology program in Fall 2007 and beyond. Students interested in the order for taking classes in this program, can view the recommended course sequence. For students interested in an Associate Degree, a Radiologic Technology major is available.

Click here for more information about the program, or contact the Health Sciences Department.

Licensure Note:
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists may deny licensure for felony or misdemeanor offences. It is the responsibility of the student to present sufficient evidence of rehabilitation prior to licensure.

Program Requirements:

The requirements for the Radiologic Technology program are:

  • Complete 96.0 units from
    • Radiologic Technology Prerequisites
    • Radiologic Technology Requirements

Radiologic Technology Prerequisites - complete 28.50 units
ANAT 58Introduction to Human Anatomy3.00
CI 54Community Involvement Related to Health Care2.00
CIS 5Computer Literacy3.00
HLC 160Medical Terminology3.00
PHYSIO 58Introduction to Human Physiology3.00
RADT 100Survey of Medical Imaging2.00
Complete a combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
CourseDescriptionUnits
COMM 7 ORIntercultural Communication3.00
COMM 66 AND
Interpersonal Communication3.00
HIST 21 ORRace, Ethnicity and Gender in American Culture3.00
COMM 66 AND
Interpersonal Communication3.00
HUMAN 6 ORAmerican Cultures3.00
COMM 66 AND
Interpersonal Communication3.00
PSYCH 34 ORPsychological Principles of Racism & Sexism3.00
SPCH 1A AND
Introduction to Speech3.00
HIST 21 ORRace, Ethnicity and Gender in American Culture3.00
SPCH 1A AND
Introduction to Speech3.00
HUMAN 6 ORAmerican Cultures3.00
SPCH 1A AND
Introduction to Speech3.00
PSYCH 34 ORPsychological Principles of Racism & Sexism3.00
SPCH 60 AND
Communication Skills3.00
HIST 21 ORRace, Ethnicity and Gender in American Culture3.00
SPCH 60 AND
Communication Skills3.00
HUMAN 6 ORAmerican Cultures3.00
SPCH 60 AND
Communication Skills3.00
PSYCH 34Psychological Principles of Racism & Sexism3.00
Complete any combination totaling at least 4.00 units from the following:
CourseDescriptionUnits
ENGL 1AReading & Composition4.00
ENGL 100College Reading and Writing4.00
ESL 100ESL College Reading and Writing4.50
Complete any combination totaling at least 2.00 units from the following:
CourseDescriptionUnits
CSKLS 100Skills for Medication Administration2.00
MATH 150AElementary Algebra 13.00
MATH 150BElementary Algebra 23.00
MATH 151Elementary Algebra5.00
MATH 155Intermediate Algebra4.00
Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
CourseDescriptionUnits
PSYCH 1AGeneral Psychology3.00
PSYCH 30Social Psychology3.00
PSYCH 52Interpersonal Relations3.00
Complete any combination totaling at least 0.50 units from the following:
CourseDescriptionUnits
BGN 150.1Self-Paced Computer Keyboard Skillbuilding on the Macintosh0.50-2.00
BGN 150.2Self-Paced Computer Keyboard Skillbuilding on IBM/DOS Equip0.50-2.00
BOT 50AComputer Keyboarding1.50
BOT 169.1Self-Paced Computer Keyboarding0.50
 
Radiologic Technology Requirements - complete 67.50 units
RADT 60Introduction to Radiologic Technology3.00
RADT 61ARadiographic Positioning 14.00
RADT 61ALClinical Experience 12.00
RADT 61BRadiographic Positioning 23.00
RADT 61BLClinical Experience 25.00
RADT 61CRadiographic Positioning 31.00
RADT 61CLClinical Experience 35.50
RADT 62ALClinical Experience 410.00
RADT 62BLClinical Experience 59.00
RADT 62CLClinical Experience 65.00
RADT 63ARadiation Physics and Quality Control3.00
RADT 63BRadiobiology and Radiation Protection3.00
RADT 64Patient Care in Radiology3.00
RADT 64LPatient Care in Radiology Laboratory2.00
RADT 65Pathology in Radiology2.00
RADT 66Special Modalities4.00
RADT 68Registry Exam Review3.00

Program Requirements Notes:

The requirements listed above are for students entering the Radiologic Technology program in Fall 2007 and beyond. Applicants who have completed all of the program prerequisites will be qualified for the lottery selection process.

Beginning with the class of 2009, only college transferable reading and composition courses (English 1A or equivalent) will be accepted to fulfill the English prerequisite requirement. English 100 and ESL 100 will no longer be accepted. This change is effective for students who apply Fall 2008 for the Fall 2009 Rad Tech program.

Course Prerequisites and Advisories:

Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories; that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course. Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers in the Program Requirements section.

It is important that students who are completing an Associate Degree and desire to transfer to a four-year institution meet with a counselor to plan their lower division coursework. While many majors at SRJC are intended to align with lower division major preparation required by California public universities, specific lower-division major requirements vary among individual campuses. See a counselor, visit the Transfer Center, and check Guides For Transfer in Specific Majors, and ASSIST to review transfer preparation guides for specific schools and majors.

Notes:

The requirements listed above are for students entering the Radiologic Technology program in Fall 2007 and beyond.
ANAT 58, PHYSIO 58, HLC 160, CSKLS 100, MATH 150A, MATH 150B, MATH 151, and MATH 155 must be completed within five years of program application deadline.
Accepted students must provide documentation of a recent health examination, immunization records, and copy of a current CPR card, including adult, child and infant.
The Radiologic Technology Career Certificate will be awarded upon fulfillment of all course requirements with a grade of "C" or better.

Contact
Information
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(707) 527-4346
srjccertificate003059@santarosa.edu