Principles of Fluoroscopy Job Skills

Principles of Fluoroscopy Job Skills Certificate

This certificate provides fluoroscopy skills for students completing the Associate in Science Radiologic Technology program. The certificate is required as proof of completion to meet the regulations specified by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17: Public Health, Article 8: Additional School Requirements and Record Keeping, Section. 30437. The certificate is part of the Career and Technical Education program which prepares students for State licensure which is necessary for employment in the field of x-ray technology. Career Opportunities: The Fluoroscopy Job Skills Certificate permits Certified Radiologic Technologists (CRT’s) to perform fluoroscopy at their job site. Median salary is $32/hr. for Kern and Tulare Counties. To Achieve the Job Skills Certificate: Upon completion of the following courses with at least a ‘C’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Principles of Fluoroscopy Job Skills Certificate. This certificate provides fluoroscopy skills for students completing the Associate in Science Radiologic Technology program.

Program Learning Outcomes

• 1. Students will employ appropriate radiation protection practices for patients and themselves. (Part of Program Evaluation Plan: Goal 1) Assessment:A mean scaled score of 8.5 or higher over the past 5 years on the ARRT examination in the category of Radiation Protection.

• 2. Students will competently perform radiographic positioning. (Part of Program Evaluation Plan: Goal 1) Assessment:Laboratory competency will be completed with no more that 8% of the competencies requiring remediation (score of less than 85%).

Program Requirements