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Term Effective:
Fall 2013
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 Public Health - Radiologic Health Branch.
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 Public Health - Radiologic 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 technologist' s main duty is to provide quality patient care while applying critical thinking and knowledge of sciences, positioning, radiation protection, and radiographic technique. Effective communication with patients, other health professionals and the public is important. Additional duties may include management of images, manipulating radiologic software and hardware infrastructure, performing quality assurance procedures and providing patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures.
The employment outlook for radiologic 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.
The requirements listed below are for students applying in Spring 2011 and entering the Radiologic Technology program in Fall 2011 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 and/or secure a pre-application process with the ARRT, independent to the program admission application.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this certificate, the student will be able to:
- Deliver high quality services in Radiology;
- observe a high level of medical ethics;
- perform radiographic job duties with professionalism;
- use effective communication skills;
- use critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve imaging issues; and
- demonstrate clinical competency of an entry-level technologist.
Program Requirements:
The requirements for the Radiologic Technology Certificate program are:
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Complete 96.5 units from
- Radiologic Technology Prerequisites
- Radiologic Technology Requirements
| Radiologic Technology Prerequisites - complete 28.50 units |
| ANAT 58 | Introduction to Human Anatomy | 3.00 |
| CI 54 | Community Involvement Related to Health Care | 1.00 |
| CS 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 |
| ENGL 1A | College Composition | 4.00 |
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 6 AND
| Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
| HIST 21 OR | Race, Ethnicity and Gender in American Culture | 3.00 |
COMM 6 AND
| Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
| HUMAN 6 OR | American Cultures | 3.00 |
COMM 6 AND
| Interpersonal Communication | 3.00 |
| PSYCH 34 OR | The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination | 3.00 |
SPCH 1A AND
| Introduction to Public Speaking | 3.00 |
| HIST 21 OR | Race, Ethnicity and Gender in American Culture | 3.00 |
SPCH 1A AND
| Introduction to Public Speaking | 3.00 |
| HUMAN 6 OR | American Cultures | 3.00 |
SPCH 1A AND
| Introduction to Public Speaking | 3.00 |
| PSYCH 34 OR | The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination | 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 | The Psychology of Prejudice and Discrimination | 3.00 |
Complete any combination totaling at least 3.00 units from the following:
| | Course | Description | Units |
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| MATH 101 | Mathematics for the Associate Degree | 3.00 |
| 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 Communication | 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 101 | Typing | 1.50 |
| BGN 201 | Typing Self-Paced | 0.50 |
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| Radiologic Technology Requirements - complete 68.00 units |
| RADT 60 | Introduction to Radiologic Technology | 3.00 |
| RADT 61A | Radiographic Positioning 1 | 4.00 |
| RADT61.1AL | Clinical Experience 1 | 2.50 |
| 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 Medical Imaging Systems | 3.00 |
| RADT 63B | Radiobiology Radiation Protection, and Quality Control | 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 | Preparation for Professional Practice | 3.00 |
Term Effective:
Fall 2013
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:
Program prerequisites are put in place by external accreditation and regulatory agencies and are not subject to catalog rights. Starting Fall 2009, only college transferable reading and composition courses (English 1A or equivalent) will be accepted to fulfill the English prerequisite requirement. Completion of all prerequisites must show on official transcripts. Listing of articulated classes are available for review: Articulation Agreements (http://www.santarosa.edu/for_students/student-services/articulation/california-community-colleges.shtml).
Starting in 2015, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists will require an Associate Degree as eligibility to sit for the licensing examination. Therefore, the SRJC Radiologic Technology Program strongly urges all applicants who do not possess an Associate Degree or higher, to complete all of the general education requirements for an Associate of Science degree prior to admission to the program in Fall 2013. The program prerequisites only fulfill the graduation requirements in areas A, B, C, D, and G for students using the Option A General Education Pattern.
Recency: The equivalent to (or higher) ANAT 58, PHYSIO 58, HLC 160,and MATH 101,or MATH 155 must be completed within five years preceding the program application deadline. deadline.
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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:
Accepted students must successfully pass a criminal background check (paid by students) that will require social security numbers.
All program classes and prerequisites taken in conjunction with this program must be completed with a letter grade of 'C' or better.
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