Career Technical Education: Radiologic Technology

Enrollment

Enrollment packets for the radiologic technology program will be accepted by mail only from February 1, 2017, through March 9, 2017, for the program beginning in June 2017.

The enrollment forms will be available for students to pick up from the Health and Safety Sciences Division (HS 198) beginning December 1, 2016.

Program Description

The Antelope Valley College radiologic technology program provides concurrent didactic and clinical education. The program length is 24 months. Students should expect to attend class/clinic/laboratory 4 to 5 days per week, up to 40 hours per week, and therefore should be able to make a full time commitment. Courses are scheduled in the fall, intersession, spring and summer sessions. Weekend and/or evening hours may be required. The clinical education sites affiliated with the program are located in Lancaster, Palmdale and Ridgecrest, California. Students may be assigned to any clinical education site during the length of the program.

The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (www.jrcert.org).

The course of study leads to an Associate in Science Degree in Radiologic Technology.

Students must receive a grade of "C" or better in all required core courses and the specific courses listed as program electives in order to qualify for the degree. Program policies and information concerning estimated program costs are available upon request.

Program Mission

The mission of the Antelope Valley College radiologic technology program is to serve the community by providing an educational setting for the development of knowledge, skills and professional behaviors essential for a foundation and career advancement in radiologic technology sciences.

Program Goals/Student Learning Outcomes

Goal:  Students will be clinically component.

Student Learning Outcomes: 

Students will apply positioning skills.

Students will select technical factors.

Students will utilize radiation protection.

Goal:  Students will demonstrate communication skills.

Student Learning Outcomes: 

Students will demonstrate written communication skills.

Students will demonstrate oral communication skills.

Goal:  Students will develop critical thinking skills.

Student Learning Outcomes: 

Students will adapt standard procedures for non-routine patients.

Students will critique images to determine diagnostic quality.

Goal:  Students will model professionalism.

Student Learning Outcomes: 

Students will demonstrate work ethics.

Students will summarize the value of life-long learning.

Role of the Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist

Radiologic Technologists are educated to perform diagnostic imaging. They learn to position patients for x-ray exams, provide radiation safety for patients and others, and produce a quality diagnostic image. With additional training, Radiologic Technologists can specialize in various procedures and exam modalities.

Radiologic Technologists must pass a national certification exam and receive a certificate from the State of California in order to practice. To maintain their certificates, Radiologic Technologists must complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years.

For more information about radiologic technology as a career, see the American Society of Radiologic Technologists® website (www.asrt.org).For information about the certification exam for Radiologic Technologists, see the American Registry of Radiologic Technology® website (www.arrt.org).

Suggested Course Sequence

Note: All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or higher. Radiologic Technology (RADT) courses must be completed in the sequence listed. MATH 102 must be completed before RADT 109 is taken as it is a prerequisite for RADT 109.

*“GE” means “General Education.” The GE courses meet the college requirements for graduation with an Associate in Science degree.

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