Radiologic Technology

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will receive an Associate of Science Degree and will be eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) examination. Upon successful completion of the ARRT examination, the graduate will then be a Registered Technologist in Radiography (RTR) and eligible to apply to be a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) to work in the state of California.

The program is accredited by the State of California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

Enrollment is limited. Students should be aware that this is a high-unit program requiring a minimum of 71 units. Minimum Criteria for Admissions:

1. High School graduate or equivalent.
2. 18 years of age or older.
3. Successful completion of the following with a grade of “C” or higher: - BIOL 4 Human Anatomy

• BIOL 5 Human Physiology

• One Math or Statistics course with an Intermediate Algebra or higher prerequisite (meets local GE Area 2- Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning)

• ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (formerly ENGL 1A College Composition and Reading) or ENGL C1000E Academic Reading and Writing (formerly ENGL 1E English Composition and Reading Extended Instruction) or ESL 1A College Composition and REading for Nonnative Engilsh Speakers (Meets local GE Area 1A- English Composition)

• COMM C1000 Introduction to Public Speaking (formerly SPECH 1 Public Speaking), SPECH 6 Small Group Communication and SPECH 7 Interpersonal Communication, (Meets local GE Area 1B-Oral Communication and Critical Thinking)

• One course from local GE Area 3-Arts and Humanities

• One course from the local GE Area 5-Natural Sciences

• One course from local GE Area 4-Social and Behavioral Sciences

• One course from the local GE Area 6-Ethnic Studies

NOTE: Courses may be transferred from another accredited college or university but must be equivalent to those listed above.

NOTE: All Yuba College General Education Requirements must be completed to apply to the program beginning Spring 2026.

NOTE: All immunizations must be completed with documentation of immunity (or non-conversion status) prior to the start of the program.

Please visit the Yuba College Radiologic Technology website for application and additional information: https://yc.yccd.edu/radtech/

Students who complete this program should be able to:

1. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
2. Demonstrate the clinical competency of an entry level Radiologic Technologist.
3. Demonstrate appropriate workplace and patient communication skills.
4. Model professionalism and ethics.

Required courses

Students earning an AA/AS degree must complete a minimum of 21 units of General Education requirements, and the health graduation requirement, in addition to the program units listed here. Students must complete a total of 60 degree applicable units to earn an AA or AS. Radiologic Technology majors are waived the health graduation requirement Please see your counselor for additional information.