Radiologic Technology
16 courses · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
RADT 101 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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.
RADT 102 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces basic concepts and skills that are essential for safe patient care in the field of radiography.
RADT 103 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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.
RADT 104 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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.
RADT 106 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides supervised practice in clinical settings to improve skills in basic radiographic procedures.
RADT 107 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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.
RADT 108 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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.
RADT 109 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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.
RADT 201 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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.
RADT 202 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an introduction to advanced pathological conditions. Normal radiographic anatomy is differentiated from pathologic conditions. Students participate in supervised clinical practice.
RADT 203 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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.
RADT 204 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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.
RADT 205 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Students will have opportunities to perfect positioning skills, image analysis and patient care techniques learned in previous theory courses.
RADT 207 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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.
RADT 208 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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.
RADT 210 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.
- Transfers to
- CSU
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.