Radiologic Technology

Description

The Radiologic Technology program leads to an Associate in Science degree and certification. Training includes operation of digital and conventional x-ray equipment, exposing and processing images, utilizing radiation protection practices, positioning patients, and patient care. Concurrent clinical training is conducted in hospitals affiliated with Chaffey College. The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the State of California and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, (JRCERT www.jrcert.org). Upon successful completion, graduates earn Diagnostic Radiologic Technology and Radiologic Technologist Fluoroscopy Permit certificates and are eligible to become licensed as Radiologic Technologists. There are fees for obtaining licensure by examination and certification. The national certification examination and the State of California Certified Radiologic Technologist and Fluoroscopy Permit examinations are administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT www.arrt.org). There are application fees for certification with the State of California (CRT). The program articulates with the California State University Northridge Radiologic Technology and Loma Linda University program for the bachelor's degree.

The special application form for admission to the Radiologic Technology program is available online on the Radiologic Technology webpage (https://www.chaffey.edu/acc/hwa/hwa-academics/rad-tech.php) and must be submitted during the month of February for classes beginning the following August. Program admission criteria and requirements can be found on the Radiologic Technology webpage. Criteria is subject to change. The Radiologic Technology program is a high-unit program with more than 60 semester units.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1. Operate digital and conventional x-ray equipment, exposing and processing images.
2. Be clinically competent in radiation protection practices, positioning patients and patient care.
3. Be eligible for licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
4. Demonstrate ethics, professionalism, critical thinking, and communicate effectively as a Radiologic Technologist
5. Demonstrate academic skills that prepare them to participate in all domains of society: civically, economically, and politically.

Other Information

Health and Wellness

Local Program (Major) Code: S375

Program Control Number: 04792

TOP Code: 1225.00*

CIP Code: 51.0911