Diagnostic Radiologic Technology

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Program is a full-time Associate Degree and Certificate of Achievement program to which a minimum of 18-20 students are admitted each fall semester. The entire program is 29 consecutive months in length and is composed of five semesters and two eleven-week summer sessions.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

Examination for Radiography

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree AND Certificate of Achievement in Diagnostic Radiologic Technology, graduates are eligible to write the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Examination for Radiography, and, if successful, to obtain the credentials necessary for employment in the field.

Program Requirements and Information:

ALLH-67, BIOL-16, CHEM-02A, ENGL-C1000 (formerly ENGL-01A), STAT-C1000 (formerly MATH-10) equivalent or transfer level Math course, and RADT-50 or Career Exploration in medical Imaging. All program prerequisites must be passed with a grade of “C” or better and combined GPA of 2.75 or higher.

Program Application and Additional Information

Disclaimer

The RADT Program reserves the right to revise degree requirements and selections procedures. It is your responsibility to know these requirements and procedures.

Accepted students must provide proof of the following requirements: Tdap, MMR, HEPB, Varicella, Current Flu Vaccine, Negative TB Test or Negative chest X-Ray, CPR Certification (American Heart Association - BLS), Physical, criminal background and drug screening clearances.

Note: Additional criminal background and drug screening clearances may be necessary throughout the program to meet requirement for clinical rotation(s).

Further information will be provided at the MANDATORY orientation. If a student is unable to provide proof of these requirements within the designated time frame, the student will be deemed ineligible for admission.

While enrolled in the program, you will be assigned to various clinic facilities in addition to the on-campus portions of the program. By enrollment into the program, you agree to accept clinical assignments in whatever clinical site you are assigned. Clinical assignments will be scheduled during the normal working day hours. During internship (last year of the program), clinical assignments may include day, evening and weekend hours.

Students sanctioned (dismissed) for any of the following infractions will not be considered for enrollment.

• Under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on duty

• Physical abuse to the patient, visitor or other personnel

• Petty theft

• Sexual misconduct

• Unsafe clinical practice

• Academic dishonesty

• Breach of confidentiality (HIPAA)

• Being dropped or withdrawing from an RT Program due to academic weakness or any of the above infractions

Advisement

The Diagnostic Radiologic Technology Program is a demanding full-time program. Students will find it difficult to work while attending. Students are also expected to complete intense homework assignments. In order to progress satisfactorily in the program, students must complete all program courses in the specified sequence with a minimum grade of “C” in each course, and maintain an overall GPA of 2.75 in supportive and program course work. If a student withdrawals or is dismissed from the program, they will no longer be eligible for re-admittance into the program.

Accreditation:

The Merced College Diagnostic Radiologic Program has been fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and approved by the CA Department of Public Health Radiologic Branch (CDPH).

Program Student Learning Outcomes

A. Communicate effectively.

B. Apply clinical reasoning skills in their daily practice.

C. Perform successfully as entry level radiographers.

Program Requirements:

Required Core: (71.25 Units)