Degrees & Certificates
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
Associate of Science Degree
(Program: 122500 State Code:02749)
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Position the patient to demonstrate the requested anatomy required by the physician to show the presence or absence of disease.
- Effectively and efficiently assess the patient's condition and communicate relative information to doctors, the patient, family members, and other hospital staff.
- Administer ionizing radiation, ethically and judiciously, to the patient following the principle of "as low as reasonably achievable."
- Employ patient care practices based on acceptable ethical behavior and established standards within their scope of practice.
- Pass the registration and licensing examinations offered by state and national accrediting organizations.
- The student will be able to pass the American Registry of Radiologic Technology examination in Radiography.
MAJOR: 19 COURSES | 89 UNITS | AS
Radiologic Technology – Clinical Education
Skills Certificate
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will perform radiographic procedures and produce quality images.
- Students will apply radiation safety and protection for patients, themselves, and others.
- Students will utilize effective communication with patients and colleagues in the clinical environment.
Radiologic Technology – Fluoroscopy
Skills Certificate
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will identify and describe various ways of maintaining quality control in fluoroscopy.
- Students will examine fluoroscopy images for correct positioning, centering, appropriate anatomy, and overall image quality.
- Students will differentiate fluoroscopic examinations from static diagnostic radiographic examinations.
Radiologic Technology - Patient Care
Skills Certificate
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
- Students will analyze acute changes in the patient’s condition and take appropriate interventional action.
- Students will employ the techniques of body mechanics necessary for safe transport, transfer, and positioning of patients.
- Students will examine changes in a patient's condition that would signal an emergency requiring immediate care.
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