Chaffey College RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

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Occupational Program 2016/2017

Chaffey College

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

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 and the Loma Linda University Radiologic Technology programs for the bachelor’s degree. The special application form for admission to the RT program is available online at www.chaffey.edu/radtec and must be submitted during the month of February for classes beginning the following August. Information about the requirements that must be completed prior to applying to the Radiologic Technology program is available at the department’s website at www.chaffey.edu/radtec. Go to this website and click on the application form checklist and Information Packet for the Prospective Radiologic Technology Student. Application criteria is subject to change. Applicants to the Radiologic Technology program must meet the following criteria: 1. Eligibility for admission to Chaffey College. 2. International students’ transcripts must have AERC, IERF or approved agency evaluation. 3. Minimum age of 18 years (California Code or Regulations, Title 17 Public Health, and Code of Federal Regulations, Title 10) 4. Completion of the following courses with a minimum GPA of 2.0, or courses in progress at the time of application: a. MATH 425 or higher level math or STAT 10, or SCSCI 10, or as required for graduation. b. CHEM 9, 10, or 24A; or PHYS 5 or higher, or high school chemistry or physics. (If high school courses are used to meet these requirements, high school transcripts must be submitted for evaluation.) c. BIOL 20 (or BIOL 424 and 424L) completed within five (5) years of application submission date. d. BIOL 30 Notes: 1. Students are admitted to the Radiologic Technology program on a point system. 2. Required courses listed under number four above and general education courses are assigned points. Only courses completed prior to the application period will be included for full point calculation. 3. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 is required to apply to the Radiologic Technology program. In addition, all general education and required prerequisite courses must be complete with a minimum grade of C or higher, or be in progress at the time of application. 4. Applicants will be notified by the end of May if they are accepted into the program. 5. Prior to admission to the RT program, evidence of satisfactory physical and emotional health is required as determined by a health examination. A background clearance and drug screening are also required. Applicants with a record of any felony are subject to review by the ARRT before an examination or license will be granted. Contact the ARRT at www.arrt.org, and submit a pre-application to determine eligibility for ARRT licensing. Applicants must obtain and submit a satisfactory background check certificate from www.mybackground.com using a shared password. Refer to the RT website at www.chaffey.edu/radtec for details. 6. In order to continue in the RT program, students must earn a minimum grade of C (78%) in all Radiologic Technology courses.

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In addition to completion of the MAJOR, there are other requirements for the degree, refer to the Chaffey College Graduation Requirement Sheet or see a counselor in the Counseling Center.

09/13/16

MAJOR: S375

5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737-3002

(909) 652-6000, 652-6200

Occupational Program 2016/2017

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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

GRADE Major requirements for the Associate in Science Degree: (S375) RADTEC 10 Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning I RADTEC 10L Laboratory for Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning I RADTEC 16 Medical Procedures for Radiologic Technologists Laboratory for Medical Procedures for Radiologic RADTEC 16L Technologists RADTEC 20 Radiologic Science and Protection RADTEC 20L Laboratory for Radiologic Science and Protection RADTEC 25 Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning II RADTEC 25L Laboratory for Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning II RADTEC 31 Radiographic Clinical Education I RADTEC 34 Radiographic Imaging RADTEC 34L Laboratory for Radiographic Imaging RADTEC 40 Radiographic Clinical Education II RADTEC 50* Radiographic Clinical Education III RADTEC 55* Radiographic Equipment and Clinical Application RADTEC 61 Radiographic Clinical Education IV RADTEC 66 Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning III RADTEC 66L Laboratory for Anatomy and Radiographic Positioning III RADTEC 70 Radiographic Clinical Education V RADTEC 77 Radiographic Pathology RADTEC 81* Radiographic Clinical Education VI RADTEC 85* Radiographic Review and Exam Preparation RADTEC 470 Venipuncture for Imaging Professionals RADTEC 470L Venipuncture Laboratory for Imaging Professionals

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Notes: *RADTEC 50 and 55 are offered during the 1st summer of the program and RADTEC 81 and 85 are offered during the 2nd summer. All applicants to the Radiologic Technology program are required to have successfully completed or be enrolled in Intermediate Algebra (MATH 425). Successful completion of English Composition (ENGL 1A) and MATH 425 are required to earn an Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology. All general education coursework for the associate degree must be in progress or have been completed at the time of the RT application submission.

In addition to completion of the MAJOR, there are other requirements for the degree, refer to the Chaffey College Graduation Requirement Sheet or see a counselor in the Counseling Center.

09/13/16

MAJOR: S375

5885 Haven Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737-3002

(909) 652-6000, 652-6200