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Associate of Occupational Science in Radiography

Overview

Classification of Instructional Programs Code (CIP): 51.0911 (Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer)

Standard Occupational Classification Code (SOC): 29-2034.00 (Radiologic Technologists)

Quarter Credits:130.0

Clock Hours: 2660

Method of Delivery: Blended

Number of Weeks: 100 *

*Weeks may be extended depending on holiday schedules

Career Training Objective

The profession of radiology is guided by the ASRT and ARRT Code of Ethics and therefore it is the expectation of the College that each graduate following successful completion of the certification and registration exam, will work within legal and ethical boundaries. This responsibility requires dedication to applying standards that are outlined within the Code of Ethics for the Radiologic Technologist. Radiography is also a dynamic discipline that requires growth, personally and professionally, to better prepare for future needs of the profession. These needs may vary in many ways, dependent not only in the environment where one is employed, but across the profession as it changes. While the radiography program provides the requisite knowledge and skills to become competent as an entry level R.T., the program is confident that each graduate adopts the same enthusiasm for self-improvement.

The program will:

  1. Provide learning experiences that prepare every student for competent performance as a radiologic technologist that includes, but is not limited to: lecture, interactive and self-discovery activities, problem-based case presentations, small group discussions, mentoring, tactile/kinesthetic activities provided through laboratory experiences and clinical practicums.
  2. Provide comprehensive academic and clinical preparation for each student to have a successful result on the ARRT certification and registration exam.
  3. Graduate professionals that enthusiastically display leadership responsibilities while providing competent care.
  4. Provide access to activities that foster community awareness while responding to the needs of the community.
  5. Ensure that the standards required for accreditation for the College and the program is maintained.
  6. Support the community of radiologic technologists and health care professionals by providing opportunities for professional development.

Instructional Equipment List

  • CR/DR digital equipment
  • Lead aprons
  • Lead gloves
  • Lead mats
  • Mini C-arm unit
  • Mobile shields
  • Patient shields
  • Penetrometer Phantoms: torso, chest, hand, elbow, foot, knee
  • Portable radiography unit
  • Sandbags
  • Sponges
  • Thyroid shields
  • X-Ray unit: console, table with float top, tube/collimator, wall unit

 

Program Outline

Program Locations: Los Angeles, Anaheim and Ontario

General Education Courses

Course Number

Title

Clock Hours

Quarter Credits

ANAT200 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 20 2.0
ANAT200-L Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Lab 40 2.0
ENGL100 Written Communications I 40 4.0
PSYC100 Introduction to Psychology 40 4.0
MATH100 College Mathematics I 40 4.0
 

Totals

180

16.0

Course Number: ANAT200

Title Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Clock Hours20
Quarter Credits 2.0

Course Number: ANAT200-L

Title Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Lab
Clock Hours40
Quarter Credits 2.0

Course Number: ENGL100

Title Written Communications I
Clock Hours40
Quarter Credits 4.0

Course Number: PSYC100

Title Introduction to Psychology
Clock Hours40
Quarter Credits 4.0

Course Number: MATH100

Title College Mathematics I
Clock Hours40
Quarter Credits 4.0

TOTALS

Clock Hours

180

Quarter Credits

16.0

Core Courses

Course Number

Title

Clock Hours

Clinical Hours

Quarter Credits

RAD120 Introduction to Radiologic Sciences 10 0 1.0
CAREER200 Career Advantage 20 0 2.0
RAD150 Medical Terminology 30 0 3.0
RAD220 Radiographic Physics 30 0 3.0
RAD250 Principles of Image Production 70 0 6.0
RAD320 Radiographic Positioning I 60 0 4.0
RAD350 Radiation Biology and Protection 70 0 6.0
RAD370 Digital Imaging 20 0 2.0
RAD420 Patient Care 40 0 3.0
RAD450 Radiographic Positioning II 60 0 4.0
RAD470 Law and Ethics in Imaging 20 0 2.0
RAD500C Clinical Practicum I 300 300 10.0
RAD520 Radiographic Positioning III 60 0 4.0
RAD600C Clinical Practicum II 300 300 10.0
RAD620 Pharmacology/Venipuncture 30 0 2.0
RAD700C Clinical Practicum III 300 300 10.0
RAD720 Introduction to Computed Tomography with Cross Sectional Anatomy 40 0 4.0
RAD800C Clinical Practicum IV 300 300 10.0
RAD900C Clinical Practicum V 300 300 10.0
RADSEM1 Radiology Seminar I 30 0 3.0
RAD1000C Clinical Practicum VI 360 360 12.0
RADSEM2 Radiology Seminar II 30 0 3.0
 

Totals

2480

1860

114.0

Course Number: RAD120

Title Introduction to Radiologic Sciences
Clock Hours10
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits1.0

Course Number: CAREER200

Title Career Advantage
Clock Hours20
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits2.0

Course Number: RAD150

Title Medical Terminology
Clock Hours30
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits3.0

Course Number: RAD220

Title Radiographic Physics
Clock Hours30
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits3.0

Course Number: RAD250

Title Principles of Image Production
Clock Hours70
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits6.0

Course Number: RAD320

Title Radiographic Positioning I
Clock Hours60
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits4.0

Course Number: RAD350

Title Radiation Biology and Protection
Clock Hours70
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits6.0

Course Number: RAD370

Title Digital Imaging
Clock Hours20
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits2.0

Course Number: RAD420

Title Patient Care
Clock Hours40
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits3.0

Course Number: RAD450

Title Radiographic Positioning II
Clock Hours60
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits4.0

Course Number: RAD470

Title Law and Ethics in Imaging
Clock Hours20
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits2.0

Course Number: RAD500C

Title Clinical Practicum I
Clock Hours300
Clinical Hours300
Quarter Credits10.0

Course Number: RAD520

Title Radiographic Positioning III
Clock Hours60
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits4.0

Course Number: RAD600C

Title Clinical Practicum II
Clock Hours300
Clinical Hours300
Quarter Credits10.0

Course Number: RAD620

Title Pharmacology/Venipuncture
Clock Hours30
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits2.0

Course Number: RAD700C

Title Clinical Practicum III
Clock Hours300
Clinical Hours300
Quarter Credits10.0

Course Number: RAD720

Title Introduction to Computed Tomography with Cross Sectional Anatomy
Clock Hours40
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits4.0

Course Number: RAD800C

Title Clinical Practicum IV
Clock Hours300
Clinical Hours300
Quarter Credits10.0

Course Number: RAD900C

Title Clinical Practicum V
Clock Hours300
Clinical Hours300
Quarter Credits10.0

Course Number: RADSEM1

Title Radiology Seminar I
Clock Hours30
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits3.0

Course Number: RAD1000C

Title Clinical Practicum VI
Clock Hours360
Clinical Hours360
Quarter Credits12.0

Course Number: RADSEM2

Title Radiology Seminar II
Clock Hours30
Clinical Hours0
Quarter Credits3.0

TOTALS

Clock Hours

2480

Clinical Hours

1860

Quarter Credits

114.0

Courses offered online.
Courses offered in a blended format, a combination of online and on ground.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 130.0

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