Radiologic Technology
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- Radiologic Technology - Associate in Arts Degree
- Positron Emission Tomography - Certificate of Accomplishment
- CT Imaging - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Vascular Interventional Program - Certificate of Accomplishment
- Imaging Aide - Certificate of Completion
Associate in Arts Degree Radiologic Technology
Brief Description
This selective admissions program prepares the student to become a Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist capable of carrying out the responsibilities of the staff technologist; it includes a general education background. To be considered for acceptance into the program, students must follow specific admissions guidelines, published annually.
The curriculum consists of combined class work and clinical experience over eight consecutive full-time quarters, including summers. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to apply to take the American Registry examination for certification as a radiologic technologist.
Students in the Radiologic Technology program must earn a C (2.0) or better in all courses required for a degree or certificate.
Graduates may also apply their Associate of Arts in Radiologic Technology
toward the BAS degree in Radiation and Imaging Sciences.
Learning Outcomes
Degree recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Anticipate and provide quality patient care as it relates to diagnostic imaging.
- Operate modern technology radiographic imaging equipment and accessory devices.
- Demonstrate proper positioning of the patient and imaging system to perform radiographic examinations and procedures.
- Modify standard procedures to accommodate for patient condition and other variables.
- Formulate exposure factors to obtain diagnostic quality radiographs with minimum radiation exposure.
- Adapt exposure factors for various patient conditions, equipment, accessories and contrast media to maintain appropriate radiographic quality.
- Practice radiation protection for the patient, self and others.
- Evaluate radiographic images for appropriate positioning and image quality.
- Evaluate the performance of radiographic systems, know the limits of equipment operation, and report malfunctions to the proper authority.
- Exercise independent judgment and discretion in the technical performance of medical imaging procedures
Completion Worksheet
Download the completion worksheet for this degree [PDF]
Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| FIRST YEAR - SUMMER QUARTER | ||
| RATEC 101 | Introduction to Radiologic Technology | 1 |
| RATEC 107 | Positioning & Related Anatomy I | 2 |
| RATEC 110 | Clinical Education I | 3 |
| RATEC 120 | Basic Patient Care Procedures | 2 |
| Total | 8 | |
| FIRST YEAR - FALL QUARTER | ||
| RATEC 105 | Introduction to Radiologic Technique | 3 |
| RATEC 108 | Positioning & Related Anatomy II | 3 |
| RATEC 111 | Clinical Education II | 5 |
| RATEC 125 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| Total | 12 | |
| FIRST YEAR - WINTER QUARTER | ||
| RATEC 103 | Principles of Radiographic Exposure | 4 |
| RATEC 109 | Positioning & Related Anatomy III | 3 |
| RATEC 112 | Clinical Education III | 5 |
| RATEC 121 | Patient Care | 2 |
| RATEC 127 | Introduction to Sectional Anatomy | 2 |
| Total | 16 | |
| FIRST YEAR - SPRING QUARTER | ||
| RATEC 102 | Radiographic Physics | 5 |
| RATEC 104 | Advanced Radiographic Procedures | 4 |
| RATEC 113 | Clinical Education IV | 5 |
| Total | 14 | |
| SECOND YEAR - SUMMER QUARTER | ||
| RATEC 210 | Clinical Education V | 13 |
| Total | 13 | |
| SECOND YEAR - FALL QUARTER | ||
| RATEC 211 | Clinical Education VI | 8 |
| RATEC 220 | Pathology I | 3 |
| RATEC 240 | Radiation Biology & Protection | 3 |
| Total | 14 | |
| SECOND YEAR - WINTER QUARTER | ||
| RATEC 212 | Clinical Education VII | 8 |
| RATEC 221 | Pathology II | 2 |
| RATEC 230 | Quality Assurance | 2 |
| RATEC 296* | Special Topics in RATEC* | 2 |
| Total | 12 OR 14 | |
| SECOND YEAR - SPRING QUARTER | ||
| RATEC 207 | Concept Integration | 2 |
| RATEC 213 | Clinical Education VIII | 8 |
| RATEC 297* | Special Topics in RATEC* | 2 |
| Total | 10 OR 12 | |
| *Either take RATEC
296 in Winter or RATEC 297 in Spring, not both. |
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| Grand Total | 101 | |
Certificate of Accomplishment Positron Emission Tomography
Brief Description
This program is designed for persons with certification as radiologic or radiation therapy technologists, who wish to take the certification exam in positron emission tomography (PET). It may also be appropriate for some nuclear medicine technologists. The certificate includes 12 classroom credits and 12 credits of clinical practicum in PET.
Learning Outcomes
Certificate recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Discuss the composition, operation, and evaluation of a PET tomograph.
- Describe the standardized uptake value, its uses in clinical PET, and factors affecting it.
- Discuss mechanisms and issues related to the production of PET radionuclides and radiopharmaceuticals.
- Outline important concepts of nuclear medicine physics and their application to radiation protection in PET
- Identify patient preparation and imaging protocols for oncologic, cardiac, and neurologic applications of PET, including the use of interventional pharmaceuticals.
- Evaluate PET and PET/CT images with regard to clinical needs, image quality, and artifacts.
- Discuss reimbursement issues related to PET.
- Analyze case studies and emergency situations in the context of PET.
- Discuss the benefits generated by combining PET tomographs with computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.
Completion Worksheet
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| RAIT 301 | Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| RAIT 358 | Principles of Nuclear Medicine Physics | 3 |
| RAIT 359 | Basics of Positron Emission Tomography | 3 |
| RAIT 360 | Advanced Positron Emission Tomography | 3 |
| RAIT 361 | Clinical Practicum Positron Emission Tomography | 12 |
| Total | 24 |
Certificate of Accomplishment CT Imaging
Brief Description
The certificate in CT Imaging formally prepares the Radiologic Technologist to work in a Computed Tomography Imaging lab and to sit for advanced certification in this imaging specialty.
Learning Outcomes
Certificate recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Have completed required clinical competencies as identified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Identify pertinent anatomy on images in all of the various planes
- Relate pertinent pathology to appropriate scan protocols
- Evaluate CT images as related to the exam requested and the pertinent clinical information
- Manipulate CT instrumentation to produce the desired image results.
- Adjust CT image protocols as necessary
- Demonstrate communication skills that create a positive clinical environment for the patient
- Demonstrate proper application of safety standards in the clinical environment
Completion Worksheet
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| RAIT 301 | Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| RAIT 302 | Body Pathophysiology | 3 |
| RAIT 303 | Neuropathophysiology | 3 |
| RAIT 310 | Computed Tomography Instrumentation & Procedures | 3 |
| RAIT 311 | Clinical Practicum in Computed Tomography | 12 |
| RAIT 401 | Advanced Sectional Anatomy | 2 |
| Total | 26 |
Certificate of Accomplishment Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Brief Description
The certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) formally prepares the Radiologic Technologist to work in an MRI lab and to sit for advanced certification in this imaging specialty.
Learning Outcomes
Certificate recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Have completed required clinical competencies as identified by the America Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Identify pertinent anatomy on images in all of the various planes
- Relate pertinent pathology to appropriate scan protocols
- Evaluate MR images as related to the exam requested and the pertinent clinical information
- Manipulate MR instrumentation to produce the desired image results.
- Adjust MR image protocols as necessary.
- Demonstrate communication skills that create a positive clinical environment for the patient.
- Demonstrate proper application of safety standards in the clinical environment.
Completion Worksheet
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| RAIT 301 | Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| RAIT 302 | Body Pathophysiology | 3 |
| RAIT 303 | Neuropathophysiology | 3 |
| RAIT 315 | Magnetic Resonance Instrumentation & Procedures | 3 |
| RAIT 316 | Clinical Practicum in Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 12 |
| RAIT 401 | Advanced Sectional Anatomy | 2 |
| Total | 26 |
Certificate of Accomplishment Vascular Interventional Program
Brief Description
The certificate in Vascular Interventional Program formally prepares the Radiologic Technologist to work in a vascular interventional lab and to sit for advanced certification in this imaging specialty.
Learning Outcomes
Certificate recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Have completed required clinical competencies as identified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
- Identify pertinent anatomy on images
- Relate pertinent pathology to appropriate procedure protocols
- Evaluate images as related to the exam requested and the pertinent clinical information.
- Manipulate instrumentation to produce the desired image results
- Adjust image protocols as necessary
- Demonstrate communication skills that create a positive clinical environment for the patient.
- Demonstrate proper application of safety standards in the clinical environment
Completion Worksheet
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| RAIT 301 | Sectional Anatomy | 3 |
| RAIT 302 | Body Pathophysiology | 3 |
| RAIT 303 | Neuropathophysiology | 3 |
| RAIT 320 | Interventional Procedures | 3 |
| RAIT 321 | Vascular Interventional Clinical | 12 |
| Total | 24 |
Certificate of Completion Imaging Aide
Brief Description
The entry-level Imaging Aide certificate is for people interested in medical imaging careers. Imaging Aides work in hospitals or clinic radiology departments to assist imaging technologists. The program includes a basic understanding of the human body, patient assessment and care techniques, radiology procedures and safety, sterile techniques, patient records systems, and communication skills.
View the Imaging Aide Certificate website
Learning Outcomes
Certificate recipients should possess the skills and abilities described below:
- Function as a member of the imaging team
- Use appropriate medical language to communicate with co-workers and ancillary staff
- Understand and apply knowledge of radiologic anatomy and basic imaging modalities
- Perform duties safely and effectively within the scope of practice
- Demonstrate basic CPR. first aid skills, and HIV/AIDS safety
- Apply problem solving and critical thinking skills within the scope of practice and in coordination with team members to foster good patient outcomes
- Apply knowledge of common data systems used in hospitals
- Adhere strictly to current HIPAA and patient confidentiality regulations
Completion Worksheet
Download the completion worksheet for this certificate [PDF]
Requirements
| Course No. | Course Name | Credit Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| HPRO 105 | Training for Healthcare Workers | 2 |
| HPRO 130 | Human Relations in Healthcare Settings | 4 |
| IMAGE 102 | Imaging Aide Fundamentals | 2 |
| IMAGE 110 | Survey of Imaging | 3 |
| IMAGE 115 | Radiologic Anatomy | 2 |
| RATEC 120 | Basic Patient Care Procedures | 2 |
| RATEC 125 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| Total | 16 | |
Professional or technical program offerings and course requirements listed in this website may be altered by the college to reflect the needs of industry, student interests and availability of resources.
