Associate of Science, Radiology Technology

The Radiology Technology degree program prepares individuals for careers in the medical field as a Radiologic Technologist. Once appropriate certificates and licensure have been obtained, employment opportunities include positions in medical offices, outpatient clinics and hospitals, among others. The Radiology Technology program is a 24-month program (Summer, Fall, and Spring semesters over two consecutive years) that will be open for applicants every other year. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded an Associate of Science Degree (A.S.) in Radiology Technology and will be eligible to take the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch (DPH-RHB) state licensing exam and the national registration examinations through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Students are encouraged to complete all of the General Education courses required for the associate degree prior to admission to the Radiology Technology program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Radiology Technology degree program requirements, graduates will:

1.      Be clinically competent and will be able to apply positions skills, select exposure factors, utilize radiation protection, and demonstrate and employ appropriate knowledge of equipment operation.

2.      Demonstrate critical thinking skills through the ability to formulate technical factors, adapt standard procedures for non-routine patients, display sound use of independent judgement, and critique images to determine diagnostic quality.

3.      Communicate effectively in a professional setting and engage diversity and difference from a perspective of cultural humility in the performance of patient care duties.

4.      Model professionalism by effectively participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team in a therapeutic environment, demonstrating a strong work ethic, and engaging professionally, responsibly, and ethically in performance, attitude, and personal conduct in both classroom and clinical settings.

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As an integral member of the health care team, Radiology Technologists perform diagnostic imaging procedures and may practice general radiology or specialize in specific imaging techniques. This program will prepare students to graduate with an Associate of Science degree and is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully sit for all required state licensing and national registration examinations (American Registry of Radiologic Technology Registry) upon graduation. Once appropriate certificates and licensure have been obtained, employment opportunities include positions in medical offices, outpatient clinics, nursing homes, and hospitals, among others.

This degree will require a total of 62 units of major requirements over 24 months. Additionally, the associate degree also requires general education units totaling between 19-20 units. This program requires students to be enrolled in summer courses over the course of the 24-month program. Students are encouraged to complete all of the General Education courses required for the associate degree prior to beginning the coursework for the core Radiology Technology major requirements.