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Term Effective:
Fall 1981
Description:
The Radiologic Technology Career Certificate 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.
For students interested in an Associate Degree, a Radiologic Technology major is available.
Click here for supplemental information about the program, and contact the Health Sciences Department for more information.
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 Certificate program are:
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Complete 86.5 units from
- Radiologic Technology Program Prerequisites
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Requirements
- Radiologic Technology Requirements
| Radiologic Technology Program Prerequisites - complete 6.00 units |
| ANAT 58 | Introduction to Human Anatomy | 3.00 |
Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
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| ANAT 51 | Anatomy & Physiology | 1.00-5.00 |
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| American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Requirements - complete 13.00 units |
| HLC 60 | Medical Terminology | 1.00-3.00 |
| PSYCH 1A | General Psychology | 3.00 |
Complete any combination totaling at least 4.00 units from the following:
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| ENGL 1A | Reading & Composition | 4.00 |
| ENGL 100 | Reading & Writing Improvement | 3.00 |
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| Radiologic Technology Requirements - complete 67.50 units |
| RADT 60 | Introduction to Radiologic Technology | 3.00 |
| RADT 61A | Radiographic Positioning | 1.00-4.00 |
| RADT 61B | Radiographic Positioning | 3.00 |
| RADT 61BL | Clinical Experience | 1.00-5.00 |
| RADT 61C | Radiographic Positioning | 1.00 |
| RADT 61CL | Clinical Experience | 5.00 |
| RADT 62A | Clinical Experience | 10.00 |
| RADT 62BL | Clinical Experience | 9.00 |
| RADT 66L | Clinical Experience | 5.00 |
| RADT 63A | Radiographic Principles | 3.00 |
| RADT 63B | Radiographic Principles | 3.00 |
| RADT 64 | Fundamentals of Patient Care | 2.00 |
| RADT 64L | Fundamentals of Patient Care/Lab | 1.00 |
| RADT 65 | Pathology | 2.00 |
| RADT 66 | Special Procedures | 3.00 |
| RADT 62B | Registry Review | 3.00 |
Term Effective:
Fall 1981
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.
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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.
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Notes:
ANAT 51, ANAT 58 and PHYSIO 58 must be completed within the last five years.
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.
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