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  "college": "antelope-valley-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "RADT",
  "name": "Radiologic Technology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/department/radiologic-technology",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "RADT 101",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "101",
      "title": "Introduction to Radiologic Technology",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 lecture hours, 36 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of BIOL 201, BIOL 202, and ENGL C1000 (ENGL 101) with a grade of \"C\" or better.",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in RADT 102.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course includes orientation to the role of the radiologic technologist. The course includes medical use of radiation, ethics, history of radiology, hospital and department operations, and program policies and regulations.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 102",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "102",
      "title": "Patient Care in Radiology",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 lecture hours, 36 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of BIOL 201, BIOL 202, Completion of ENGL C1000 (ENGL 101) with a grade of \"C\" or better.",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in RADT 101.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course introduces basic concepts and skills that are essential for safe patient care in the field of radiography.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 103",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "103",
      "title": "Radiographic Positioning and Procedures I",
      "units": "10",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 378 lab hours, 432 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of RADT 101 and RADT 102 with a grade of \"C\" or better.",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in RADT 104.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course provides beginning theory, lab, and clinical practice in radiographic positioning and procedures of the respiratory system, bony thorax, lower and upper extremities and related joints, and abdominal cavity. Portable and trauma radiography are included.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/radt/#radt-103",
          "subject": "RADT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 104",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "104",
      "title": "Radiographic Principles I",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of RADT 101 and RADT 102 with a grade of \"C\" or better, and completion of Intermediate Algebra or higher.",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in RADT 103.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course introduces principles of x-ray image creation, basic radiation protection, exposure factors, beam restriction, and radiation absorption. Accessory supplies and equipment, grids, image receptors, image processing, sensitometry, and digital radiography are also covered. Photographic and geometric factors that contribute to quality and detail will be discussed.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/radt/#radt-104",
          "subject": "RADT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 106",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "106",
      "title": "Radiographic Clinic Practicum IA",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "108 lab hours, 108 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of RADT 103 and RADT 104 with a grade of \"C\" or better.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course provides supervised practice in clinical settings to improve skills in basic radiographic procedures.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/radt/#radt-106",
          "subject": "RADT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 107",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "107",
      "title": "Radiographic Positioning and Procedures II",
      "units": "10",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 378 lab hours, 432 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of RADT 103 and RADT 104 with a grade of \"C\" or better.",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in RADT 108 and RADT 109.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course provides theory, laboratory, and clinical practice in positioning for the cranium, facial bones, sinuses, vertebral column and contrast procedures for the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/radt/#radt-107",
          "subject": "RADT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 108",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "108",
      "title": "Advanced Principles of Exposure",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of RADT 103 and RADT 104 with a grade of \"C\" or better.",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in RADT 107 and RADT 109.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course provides advanced analysis of the principles of radiologic technique and their applications in the clinical settings. Students learn to calculate changes in technical factors and their effects on image production and quality.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/radt/#radt-108",
          "subject": "RADT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 109",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "109",
      "title": "Radiation Physics",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of RADT 103 and RADT 104 with a grade of \"C\" or better Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in RADT 107 and RADT 108.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course is designed specifically for students enrolled in the radiologic technology program. It focuses on electromagnetic energy, radiation production, radiation interaction, and radiation characteristics. Factors contributing to the construction and proper operation of x-ray equipment and electronics will be emphasized.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/radt/#radt-109",
          "subject": "RADT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 201",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "201",
      "title": "Radiographic Clinical Practicum III",
      "units": "5",
      "hours": "270 lab hours, 270 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of RADT 107, RADT 108 and RADT 109 with a grade of \"C\" or better.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Supervised clinical experiences are provided to perfect skills in a variety of radiographic procedures. Students will have opportunities to enhance basic skills, positioning techniques, patient care, and clinical operations.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 202",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "202",
      "title": "Radiographic Pathology",
      "units": "11",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 432 lab hours, 486 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of RADT 201 with a grade of \"C\" or better.",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in RADT 203, RADT 204, and RADT 210.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course provides an introduction to advanced pathological conditions. Normal radiographic anatomy is differentiated from pathologic conditions. Students participate in supervised clinical practice.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/radt/#radt-202",
          "subject": "RADT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 203",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "203",
      "title": "Fluoroscopic Imaging and Radiation Protection",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 54 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of RADT 201 with a grade of \"C\" or better.",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in RADT 202, RADT 204 and RADT 210.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course provides an introduction to the fluoroscopic imaging system and methods of reducing public and occupational doses of radiation. The course prepares students for national certification and the California Fluoroscopy Permit Exam.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/radt/#radt-203",
          "subject": "RADT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 204",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "204",
      "title": "Principles and Applications of Cross-Sectional Anatomy in Imaging",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "36 lecture hours, 36 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of RADT 201 with a grade of \"C\" or better.",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in RADT 202, RADT 203 and RADT 210.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course includes cross-sectional anatomy and relationships of human organs to each other as the organs appear in the sagittal, coronal, and axial planes. Practical applications of cross-sectional anatomy in computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound will be emphasized.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/radt/#radt-204",
          "subject": "RADT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 205",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "205",
      "title": "Radiographic Clinical Practicum IV",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "108 lab hours, 108 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of RADT 202, RADT 203, RADT 204 and RADT 210 This course provides supervised clinical practice in various clinical settings.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Students will have opportunities to perfect positioning skills, image analysis and patient care techniques learned in previous theory courses.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "winter-2027",
          "name": "Winter 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/radt/#radt-205",
          "subject": "RADT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 207",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "207",
      "title": "Advanced Radiographic Procedures",
      "units": "11",
      "hours": "54 lecture hours, 432 lab hours, 486 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of RADT 202, RADT 203, RADT 204 and RADT 210 with grades of \"C\" or better.",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in RADT 208.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course provides the advanced radiography student with a survey of advanced imaging and an introduction to other specializations in radiation sciences. An introduction to special invasive procedures is also included.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 2,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/radt/#radt-207",
          "subject": "RADT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 208",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "208",
      "title": "Radiographic Certification Preparation",
      "units": "4",
      "hours": "72 lecture hours, 72 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of RADT 202, RADT 203, RADT 204 and RADT 210 with grades of \"C\" or better.",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in RADT 207.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Instructional material fee required for this course and must be paid at registration. This course consists of a review of subjects that are critical for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination and the California certification examination.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/radt/#radt-208",
          "subject": "RADT"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "RADT 210",
      "subject": "RADT",
      "number": "210",
      "title": "Principles of Venipuncture for Radiology",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "18 lecture hours, 18 contact hours total",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of RADT 201 with a grade of \"C\" or better.",
      "corequisite": "Concurrent enrollment in RADT 202, RADT 203 and RADT 204.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "This course provides basic instruction and practice of venipuncture theory and methods for the administration of contrast agents. It meets California Health and Safety Code, Section 106985, pertaining to Certified Radiologic Technologists performing venipuncture.",
      "notes": [
        "Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to Radiologic Technology Program.",
        "Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC)"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/radt/#radt-210",
          "subject": "RADT"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}