Radiologic Technology, Associate in Science
Radiologic Technology, Associate in Science
Students who complete the Radiologic Technology program will be qualified to enter the dynamic field of Diagnostic Medical Imaging as a competent and compassionate Radiographer and as a member of the health care team.
The radiography program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee of Education in Radiologic Technology and by the California Department of Health.
To earn an Associate in Science Degree with a major in Radiologic Technology, students must complete 66 radiologic technology specific units and General Education Degree Requirements.
In addition to General Education degree requirements, complete the following:
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| RADT M09 | Basic Skills: Health Care Professional | 0.5 |
| or NS M09 | Basic Skills: Health Care Professional | |
| RADT M10A | Introduction to Radiologic Technology | 2 |
| RADT M10AL | Intro to Radiologic Tech Lab | 2.5 |
| RADT M10B | Introduction to Radiographic Technique | 2 |
| RADT M01A | Radiographic Practice I | 3 |
| RADT M01AL | Radiographic Clinical Lab I | 4.5 |
| RADT M01B | Radiographic Technique I | 3 |
| RADT M01BL | Radiographic Technique Lab I | 1 |
| RADT M11 | Radiographic Lab I | 1 |
| RADT M02A | Radiographic Practice II | 3 |
| RADT M02AL | Radiographic Clinical Lab II | 4.5 |
| RADT M02B | Radiographic Technique II | 3 |
| RADT M02BL | Radiographic Technique Lab II | 1 |
| RADT M12 | Radiographic Lab II | 1 |
| RADT M49 | Radiography Summer Practicum | 4.5 |
| RADT M15 | Venipuncture/ECG for RADT | 0.5 |
| RADT M03 | Advanced Radiographic Technique | 4 |
| RADT M03B | Radiographic Pathology | 2 |
| RADT M03L | Radiographic Clinical Lab III | 10.5 |
| RADT M04 | Introduction to Image-Intensified Fluoroscopy | 1 |
| RADT M04L | Radiographic Clinical Lab IV | 10.5 |
| RADT M14 | Radiographic Film Critique Lab | 1 |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Required Major Units: 66 | ||
| Total Required Major Units: MC General Education Pattern: 28 | ||
Double-Counted Units: 0 | ||
Electives to meet 60 associate degree units: 0 | ||
| Total Required for the AS Degree: 88 | ||
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| RADT M01A | Radiographic Practice I | 3 |
| RADT M01AL | Radiographic Clinical Lab I | 4.5 |
| RADT M01B | Radiographic Technique I | 3 |
| RADT M01BL | Radiographic Technique Lab I | 1 |
| RADT M11 | Radiographic Lab I | 1 |
| Units/Hours | 12.5 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| RADT M02A | Radiographic Practice II | 3 |
| RADT M02AL | Radiographic Clinical Lab II | 4.5 |
| RADT M02B | Radiographic Technique II | 3 |
| RADT M02BL | Radiographic Technique Lab II | 1 |
| RADT M12 | Radiographic Lab II | 1 |
| RADT M15 | Venipuncture/ECG for RADT | 0.5 |
| Units/Hours | 13 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| RADT M09 or NS M09 | Basic Skills: Health Care Professional or Basic Skills: Health Care Professional | 0.5 |
| RADT M10A | Introduction to Radiologic Technology | 2 |
| RADT M10AL | Intro to Radiologic Tech Lab | 2.5 |
| RADT M10B | Introduction to Radiographic Technique | 2.0 |
| Units/Hours | 7 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| RADT M03 | Advanced Radiographic Technique | 4 |
| RADT M03B | Radiographic Pathology | 2 |
| RADT M03L | Radiographic Clinical Lab III | 10.5 |
| Units/Hours | 16.5 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| RADT M04 | Introduction to Image-Intensified Fluoroscopy | 1 |
| RADT M04L | Radiographic Clinical Lab IV | 10.5 |
| RADT M14 | Radiographic Film Critique Lab | 1 |
| Units/Hours | 12.5 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| RADT M49 | Radiography Summer Practicum | 4.5 |
| Units/Hours | 4.5 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 66 | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Students will demonstrate clinical competence when performing radiologic procedures.
- Students will communicate effectively with patients, health care team and others with sensitivity to age, gender and cultural diversity.
- The student will demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills to provide safe, high quality patient care.
- The student will graduate and be prepared for employment as a competent entry-level radiologic technologist.