RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
A.S. Degree and Certificates of Completion
The radiologic technology (medical x-ray) program is a competency-based health science specialty. The program provides a specialized educational experience which assesses progress through clinical application evaluations and academic course work. Successful completion of the program (degree and certificate) prepares students for employment as skilled medical imaging practitioners and makes them eligible for state and national certification examinations. Program assessment is conducted by monitoring student success rates on the State and National Certification Examinations.
Note: Applications accepted after 3 prerequisites are met - Anatomy (4 units), Physiology (4 units), RTEC A - Introduction to Radiologic Technology (3 units). Contact the program Director upon completion of the prerequisites courses to make an appointment to begin the application process.
Estimated Average Annual Earnings in California: $50,000 - $65,000
How to get started:
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Enroll in RTEC-A Introduction to Radiologic Technology at El Camino College.
This course provides a basic introduction to Radiologic Technology as a profession and the foundation skills necessary to prepare students who are planning to enter the A.S. Degree Program. Course subject material includes: Careers in Radiologic Technology and Advanced Modalities, Film/Screen and Digital Imaging Principles, Radiation Protection, Radiographic Quality, Radiation Exposure and Safety, Patient Care, Medical Malpractice, Professional Ethics, and Introduction to Radiographic Examinations.
This course in one of the three required pre-requisite courses to submit an application to the program. This course is offered in the Spring and Fall semesters only. It meets for 3.4 hours, one day per week, for 16 weeks. There are usually 2 or 3 sections offered per semester. Check the ECC Schedule of classes for specific course days and times.
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Download the "course evaluation" form on the left.
This form lists the 3 prerequisite classes required to submit an application for the program and the remaining classes that are needed to be completed to enter into the program. This form can be used as your academic plan to enter the radiology program and evaluate any college courses you may have already completed towards an A.S or higher degree.
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Make an appointment with a college counselor* to evaluate any previous college course work
The ECC counselors can check your previous course work for articulation with the ECC A.S. degree requirements. Take the R.T. course evaluation form with you to the appointment with the counselor. If your college courses were taken at another college, you should have them evaluated by a college counselor before meeting with the Radiologic Technology Program Director for an application to the RT Program. (*Recommended counselors to see: Chris Jefferies, Ken Keys, Valencia Rayford, Vera Cheng, Ken Gaines)
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Read the other links on the left side for additional information.
Contact Information:
Program Director: Dawn Charman, M.Ed., R.T.
Office: Physics building, Room 116A
(310) 660-3593 ext. 3247
xrayteacher@yahoo.com
If you are ready to apply:
APPLICATION APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE
MONDAY - FEB. 9, 2009 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
OR TUESDAY - FEB. 10, 2009 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
If you will have completed the 3 prerequisite classes by Feb. 1, 2009 - contact Mrs. Charman by email at xrayteacher@yahoo.com to set up an appointment.
Y ou will need to bring to the appointment:
- 3 letters of recommendation (professional not personal)
- Transcripts of college courses completed
- Documentation of Observations hours or work experience in Radiology (if completed)
- Your driver's license or ID card and ECC ID (if you have one)
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