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Submitter's Information
Tina Recalde
Dean, Health Sciences and Public Service
San Diego/Imperial
San Diego Mesa College
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Tina Recalde
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Program Details
Radiologic Technology Certificate of Achievement
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Radiologic Technology (122500)
06/05/23
The program prepares the student for certification as a full diagnostic radiologic technologist. Training includes radiographic equipment operation, exposure and image processing principles, radiographic procedures, radiation protection, patient care and directed clinical practice. The program runs for 24 months, including two summer sessions. Upon completion of the program, the student will be awarded a certificate of achievement and Associate of Science degree. Graduates of program are eligible to apply for certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the state of California (CRT and Fluoroscopy). The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Program Learning Outcomes:
Students who complete the Radiologic Technology Program will be able to:
• Master entry-level skills in positioning, employ safe radiation practices on patients, self and others, and select appropriate technical factors for radiographic exams.
• Communicate using professional language, accurately obtain patient histories and listen without judgment to patients, visitors, physicians, and staff.
• Adapt standard procedures for non-routine exams, modify patient care skills for the injured or critically ill patients, and adjust technical factors for pathology and non-routine exams.
• Maintain calm composure at all times, maintain compliance with all mandatory health and safety policies, and treat patients, visitors, physicians and staff with kindness and respect.
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Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The Radiologic Technology Program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required for an entry-level position as a Radiologic Technologist in a variety of settings.
Course Units and Hours
71.5
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Course Report
This award revision includes removal of RADT 050 (2 units) and addition of new RADT 070L (.5 unit). Additionally, RADT 275 (2 units) removed from program and moved to Recommended Elective since it isn’t accrediting agency required material. Overall decrease of 3.5 units from 75 to 71.5 units.
| Class | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| RADT 060 | Venipuncture for Radiology *Active* | 0.5 |
| RADT 070L | Orientation to X-Ray Equipment *Pending* | 0.5 |
| RADT 086 | Fluoroscopy and Radiation Safety *Active* | 2.5 |
| RADT 086L | Fluoroscopy and Radiation Safety Laboratory *Active* | 0.5 |
| RADT 101 | Basic Radiologic Technology *Active* | 2 |
| RADT 110 | Recording Media *Active* | 2 |
| RADT 121 | Radiographic Exposure *Active* | 3 |
| RADT 121C | Radiographic Exposure Laboratory *Active* | 1 |
| RADT 131 | Patient Care *Active* | 3 |
| RADT 190 | Radiographic Positioning I *Active* | 1 |
| RADT 190L | Radiographic Positioning-I Laboratory *Active* | 1 |
| RADT 192 | Image Analysis for Radiologic Technology *Active* | 2 |
| RADT 201 | Radiographic Positioning II *Active* | 1 |
| RADT 201L | Radiographic Positioning II Laboratory *Active* | 1 |
| RADT 210 | Radiographic Positioning III *Active* | 1 |
| RADT 210L | Radiographic Positioning III Lab *Active* | 1 |
| RADT 221 | Advanced Imaging Techniques *Active* | 2 |
| RADT 230 | Radiologic Science *Active* | 2 |
| RADT 231 | Pathology for Imaging Sciences *Active* | 2 |
| RADT 240 | Radiation Biology *Active* | 1 |
| RADT 241 | Sectional Anatomy *Active* | 1 |
| RADT 242 | Organization of Radiology *Active* | 1 |
| RADT 256A | Directed Clinical Practice I *Active* | 5 |
| RADT 256B | Directed Clinical Practice II *Active* | 7.5 |
| RADT 256C | Directed Clinical Practice III *Active* | 6 |
| RADT 257A | Directed Clinical Practice IV *Active* | 7.5 |
| RADT 257B | Directed Clinical Practice V *Active* | 7.5 |
| RADT 257C | Directed Clinical Practice VI *Active* | 6 |
| RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES: | UNITS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Mammography *Active* | 2 | ||
| Digital Mammography Laboratory *Active* | 0.5 | ||
| Directed Clinical Practice Computed Tomography *Active* | 6 | ||
| Computed Tomography Imaging *Approved* | 2 | ||
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Submission Details
05/06/22 - 01:53 PM
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Comments, Documents, Voting
Comments
All Comments
Jesse Lopez · 06/09/22
Miramar College supports the program modification.
George Dowden · 06/08/22
Cuyamaca supports.
Rose LaMuraglia · 06/07/22
Supports program modification
Dr. Javier Ayala · 06/06/22
Support.
Jennifer Lewis · 06/03/22
SWC supports the proposed program modification.
Efrain Silva · 05/31/22
IVC supports the program modification.
Dr. Al Taccone · 05/31/22
MiraCosta College endorses.
John Edwards · 05/27/22
SD Mesa College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with developing a program or a program modification because 1) a supply gap exists for this occupation; and 2) their entry-level and median earnings are above the living wage.
Susan Wyche · 05/12/22
Palomar supports this modification.