Health Sciences: Radiologic Technology Program
The radiologic technology program meets the standards of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations. Students will be required to complete 520 hours of classroom instruction and 2000 hours of laboratory and clinical instruction. Therefore, students should expect to be in class or clinic four or five days per week during the summer, fall, intersession and spring semesters. The course of study leads to an Associate in Science degree.
Program Description
The Antelope Valley College radiologic technology program provides vocational education that leads to an associate in science degree. Students learn the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to take the national licensure exam for radiology technology and gain employment in the field.
Program Mission
The mission of the Antelope Valley College radiologic technology program is to serve the community by preparing students for a career in radiologic technology and prepare students for additional education in specialties such as radiation therapy, sonography, magnetic imaging and/or dosimetry.
Goals of the Program
The radiologic technology program attempts to fulfill its mission by preparing graduates to:
- Effectively communicate, think critically and solve problems.
- Use information technology as the foundation for clinical decision making and patient care.
- Maintain and apply legal, ethical, professional and regulatory standards of national and state radiologic technology practice.
- Promote service excellence in clinical practice in collaboration with the healthcare team.
- Maintain safety practices for the patient, healthcare team and self.
- Competently perform radiographic procedures.
- Synthesize learning from the sciences, mathematics, humanities, arts and social sciences into professional practice.
- Receive an associate in science degree in radiologic technology and be eligible to take national and state certification examinations.
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 sequence listed. MATH 102 must be completed before RADT 109 is taken as it is a prerequisite for RADT 109.
| Required Prerequisite Courses Units | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 201 | General Human Anatomy (GE requirement Area A)* | 4 |
| BIOL 202 | General Human Physiology | 4 |
| ENGL 101 | Freshman Composition (GE requirement Area D-1) | 3 |
| Units | 11 | |
| First Summer | Units | |
| RADT 101 | Introduction to Radiologic Technology | 2 |
| RADT 102 | Patient Care in Radiology | 2 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology (GE requirement Area B) | 3 |
| Units | 7 | |
| First Fall Semester | Units | |
| RADT 103/103CL | Radiographic Positioning and Procedures I | 9 |
| RADT 104 | Radiographic Principles I | 3 |
| MATH 102 | Intermediate Algebra (GE requirement Area D-2) | 4 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Intersession | Units | |
| RADT 106 | Radiographic Clinical Practicum IA | 2 |
| Course from GE requirement Area C | 3 | |
| Units | 5 | |
| First Spring Semester | Units | |
| COMM 103 | Process of Communication (GE requirement Area E) | 3 |
| RADT 107/107CL | Radiographic Positioning and Procedures II | 11 |
| RADT 108 | Advanced Principles of Exposure | 3 |
| RADT 109 | Radiation Physics | 3 |
| Units | 20 | |
| Second Summer | Units | |
| RADT 201 | Radiographic Clinical Practicum III | 6 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Second Fall Semester | Units | |
| RADT 202/202CL | Radiographic Pathology | 10 |
| RADT 203 | Fluoroscopic Imaging & Radiation Protection | 3 |
| RADT 204 | Principles and Applications of Cross-Sectional Anatomy in Imaging | 3 |
| RADT 210 | Principles of Venipuncture for Radiology | 1 |
| Units | 17 | |
| Second Spring Semester | Units | |
| RADT 207/207CL | Advanced Radiographic Procedures | 10 |
| RADT 208 | Radiographic Certification Preparation | 4 |
| Course from GE requirement Area F | 3 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Degree Total | 99 | |
*“GE” means “General Education.” The GE courses meet the college requirements for graduation with an Associate in Science degree.