Radiologic Technology

• About Rad Tech
• Application Deadline
• Application Process
• Career Exploration
• Prerequisite Courses
• Apply
• Course List & Program Costs
• Program Schedule

Contact

• Program Director
  Kimberly Mills
  619-388-2666
  kmills@sdccd.edu

Clinical Coordinator
Jill Chagnon
619-388-2684 
jchagnon@sdccd.edu

• Allied Health Counselor
  Nicholas DeMeo
  619-388-2672
  ndemeo@sdccd.edu

Special Admissions Office

619-388-2684

Dulce Carolina Lopez
dlopez@sdccd.edu 

Karina Sandoval
ksandoval@sdccd.edu 

 
Welcome to the Radiologic Technology Department's Home Page. 

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program is to prepare qualified medical imaging practitioners who uphold the highest level of ethical patient care while demonstrating excellent clinical and technical practices. (click on link)  Mission / Goals / Outcomes

Please review program information located on the left side of this page for:

• application deadline & application process
• prerequisite course requirements
• program costs
• course list & clinical hours
• clinical eligibility
• background check, drug screen & immunization requirements

JRCERT Program Outcomes 2013-2017

Radiologic Technology Manuals:

Radiologic Technology Student Handbook

Radiation Protection Manual

Allied Health Policy & Procedure Manual

CALIFORNIA STATE REGULATIONS:

California Code of Regulations Tilte 17

CDPH - Radiologic Health Branch

CDPH-RHB X-ray School Pass Rates

Radiologic Technology updates

NEW UPDATE
Career Exploration is no longer a requirement for program admission.  Please see Career Exploration for more details and explanation.  

NEW Math Update:
The program math requirement is Math 92 Applied Beginning Algebra or
Math 96 Intermediate Algebra & Geometry or any College level Math.
MATH 15C Intermediate Algebra & Geometry may be taken if your math is beyond 5 years.

No waivers on Prerequisite courses will be issued for courses beyond the five-year time limit.  Please contact Nick DeMeo in the counseling office ndemeo@sdccd.edu

NEW RADT Admission Requirements: 
The Chemistry prerequisite has been removed for the 2020 application.  
COMS 135 Interpersonal Communication is recommended, but COMS 103 Oral Communication & COMS 180 Intercultural Communication or equivalent course will be accepted. 

Required RADT Summer Class:
As of 2015, all students who receive conditional acceptance into the program must enroll in and successfully pass the Summer RADT 050 (Concepts in Imaging Technology) class, in order to proceed with the 24-month program.

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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM Accreditation

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
JRCERT; 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606
Telephone 312-704-5300; Fax 312-704-5304; E-mail mail@jrcert.org ).

• Applications Accepted in 2018, 2020, 2022, etc. (every other year):
• Application Opens 1st Monday in February & Closes 1st Monday in March
  
• See Information TABS for exact calendar dates, which vary from year to year

The Radiologic Technology (RADT) program is a 24-month program that prepares and qualifies graduates to become nationally certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT; www.arrt.org ). Didactic, laboratory and clinical training includes operation of radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment, exposure and image analysis, radiation safety, positioning patients, ethics and clinical patient care. Graduates will obtained California fluoroscopic and venipuncture training within the program. Beginning in 2015, all ARRT candidates must possess an associate degree or higher (in any field or area), in addition to the successful completion of the 24-month program, to be eligible to take the ARRT exam. Currently, the admissions process accepts students on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Please see the side bar located on the upper left side for more program details and application information.

For Information Session dates and times, click here: Allied Health