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Term Effective:
Fall 2008
Description:
The Radiologic Technology major 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.
Students interested in the order for taking classes in this program, can view the recommended course sequence. For students interested in a Certificate of Achievement, a Radiologic Technology certificate 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 offenses, in addition to any disciplinary suspension. It is the responsibility of the student to present sufficient explanation, evidence of rehabilitation, or fulfillment prior to application for licensure.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this major, the student will be able to:
1. Deliver high quality patient care services in Radiology;
2. observe a high level of medical ethics;
3. perform radiographic job duties with professionalism;
4. use effective communication skills;
5. use critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve imaging issues; and
6. demonstrate clinical competency of an entry-level technologist.
Program Requirements:
The requirements for the Radiologic Technology (AS) program are:
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Complete 95 units from
- Radiologic Technology Prerequisites
- Radiologic Technology Requirements
| Radiologic Technology Prerequisites - complete 27.50 units |
| ANAT 58 | Introduction to Human Anatomy | 3.00 |
| CI 54 | Community Involvement Related to Health Care | 1.00 |
| CIS 5 | Computer Literacy | 3.00 |
| HLC 160 | Medical Terminology | 3.00 |
| PHYSIO 58 | Introduction to Human Physiology | 3.00 |
| RADT 100 | Survey of Medical Imaging | 2.00 |
Complete a combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| COMM 7 OR | Intercultural Communication | 3.00 |
COMM 66 AND
| Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
| HIST 21 OR | Race, Ethnicity and Gender in American Culture | 3.00 |
COMM 66 AND
| Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
| HUMAN 6 OR | American Cultures | 3.00 |
COMM 66 AND
| Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
| PSYCH 34 OR | Psychological Principles of Racism & Sexism | 3.00 |
SPCH 1A AND
| Introduction to Speech | 3.00 |
| HIST 21 OR | Race, Ethnicity and Gender in American Culture | 3.00 |
SPCH 1A AND
| Introduction to Speech | 3.00 |
| HUMAN 6 OR | American Cultures | 3.00 |
SPCH 1A AND
| Introduction to Speech | 3.00 |
| PSYCH 34 OR | Psychological Principles of Racism & Sexism | 3.00 |
SPCH 60 AND
| Communication Skills | 3.00 |
| HIST 21 OR | Race, Ethnicity and Gender in American Culture | 3.00 |
SPCH 60 AND
| Communication Skills | 3.00 |
| HUMAN 6 OR | American Cultures | 3.00 |
SPCH 60 AND
| Communication Skills | 3.00 |
| PSYCH 34 | Psychological Principles of Racism & Sexism | 3.00 |
Complete any combination totaling at least 4.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| ENGL 1A | Reading & Composition | 4.00 |
| ENGL 100 | College Reading and Writing | 4.00 |
| ESL 100 | ESL College Reading and Writing | 4.50 |
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Complete any combination totaling at least 2.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| CSKLS 100 | Skills for Medication Administration | 2.00 |
| MATH 150A | Elementary Algebra 1 | 3.00 |
| MATH 150B | Elementary Algebra 2 | 3.00 |
| MATH 151 | Elementary Algebra | 5.00 |
| MATH 155 | Intermediate Algebra | 4.00 |
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Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| PSYCH 1A | General Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSYCH 30 | Social Psychology | 3.00 |
| PSYCH 52 | Interpersonal Relations | 3.00 |
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Complete any combination totaling at least 0.50 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| BGN 150.1 | Self-Paced Computer Keyboard Skillbuilding on the Macintosh | 0.50-2.00 |
| BGN 150.2 | Self-Paced Computer Keyboard Skillbuilding on IBM/DOS Equip | 0.50-2.00 |
| BOT 50A | Computer Keyboarding | 1.50 |
| BOT 169.1 | Self-Paced Computer Keyboarding | 0.50 |
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| Radiologic Technology Requirements - complete 67.50 units |
| RADT 60 | Introduction to Radiologic Technology | 3.00 |
| RADT 61A | Radiographic Positioning 1 | 4.00 |
| RADT 61AL | Clinical Experience 1 | 2.00 |
| RADT 61B | Radiographic Positioning 2 | 3.00 |
| RADT 61BL | Clinical Experience 2 | 5.00 |
| RADT 61C | Radiographic Positioning 3 | 1.00 |
| RADT 61CL | Clinical Experience 3 | 5.50 |
| RADT 62AL | Clinical Experience 4 | 10.00 |
| RADT 62BL | Clinical Experience 5 | 9.00 |
| RADT 62CL | Clinical Experience 6 | 5.00 |
| RADT 63A | Radiation Physics and Quality Control | 3.00 |
| RADT 63B | Radiobiology and Radiation Protection | 3.00 |
| RADT 64 | Patient Care in Radiology | 3.00 |
| RADT 64L | Patient Care in Radiology Laboratory | 2.00 |
| RADT 65 | Pathology in Radiology | 2.00 |
| RADT 66 | Special Modalities | 4.00 |
| RADT 68 | Registry Exam Review | 3.00 |
Term Effective:
Fall 2008
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.
Program Requirements Notes:
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.
Associate Degree Requirements:
The major is one of several requirements students need to fulfill in order to be awarded the Associate Degree, the highest level of academic achievement recognized by Santa Rosa Junior College. Please note that all of the following requirements must be met in order for the degree to be conferred:
For all students admitted for the Fall 2009 term or any term thereafter,
a grade of "C" or better, or "P" if the course is taken on a pass/no pass basis,
is required for each course applied toward the major.
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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 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.
All courses taken in conjunction with this program must be completed with a letter grade of 'C' or better.
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