EL CAMINO COLLEGE
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM
APPLICATION AND PROGRAM
INFORMATION - 2009
This Presentation…
• Is intended to provide information and
application process for the Radiologic
Technology Program at ECC
• This lecture is offered during the intro
course – RTEC A
• During the presentation – some slides may
be skipped or reviewed quickly – as time
allows - you have the chance to review at
you own pace on my webpage……… Mrs.
Charman
Welcome to Radiologic Technology
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Program Information
How to Apply
What classes are needed
Who can apply
Is there a waiting list? How long?
What does it take to become an R.T.
Career Opportunities (wk 2 presentation)
Program Mission Statement
• ..prepare well qualified imaging practitioners…
• while supporting the highest standards of ethics,
• patient care, and technical practice.
• Provide competent Radiologic Technology
graduates to the health care community, who are
prepared to meet their career goals.
• Graduate ethical and caring practitioners who apply
radiation safety principles on patients, self and
others.
• Enhance communication skills and develop
independent critical thinking to effectively
participate in the health care environment.
PROGRAM ACCREDITATION
JRCERT & CDHS – RHB (STATE)
• LAST SITE VISIT: OCT 2007
AWARDED THE
MAXIMUM
ACCREDIATION OF
8 YEARS ! 
MOST SCHOOLS AVE 3 – 5 YEARS
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
A
“HIGH TECH” – “HIGH TOUCH”
PROFESSION
Caring for others
Helping others
OLD & NEW WAYS
FILM SCREEN to
DIGITAL IMAGING
THE PROFESSION & SKILL LEVELS
ARE CHANGING!
Digital Imaging is here @ ECC
1st College to get digital in lab
Did You Know...?
Radiologic Technologists
are the largest group of
allied health professionals
in the country
What is a
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST?
• An important member of the HEALTH
CARE TEAM
• Uses RADIATION to create IMAGES
of the human body for medical
diagnosis and treatment of disease
or illness
WHY CHOOSE
RADIOGRAPHY?
ISN’T IT DANGEROUS?
Practices Radiation Safety to Self & Others
Rad Tech Programs
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University-based
College-based
Hospital-based
Military
Commercial Schools
RT Programs
Didactic and Clinical Education
DIDACTIC CLASSES
LABS
CLINICAL
EL CAMINO COLLEGE
IS SIMILAR TO THIS
MODEL
Some Programs
SIMILAR TO THIS MODEL
Community Colleges
So Cal - University Programs
Hospital Programs (Certificate*)
*Soon the ARRT will
REQUIRE an AS or AA degree to apply for
ARRT Certification
To get the List of
RADIOGRAPHY SCHOOLS
(in California)
•www.csrt.org
•www.cdph.ca.gov/rhb
•www.jrcert.org
Questions to ASK (Programs)
• What is your accreditation & how long?
• What is your pass rate for ARRT?
• How many students find jobs after
graduation?
• How many students start and finish?
• What are your costs to attend?
• How many faculty & clinical sites?
• Do you have a website?
www.elcamino.edu/faculty/dcharman
http://www.elcamino.edu/faculty/kholt
Office: PHYS 117-G
http://www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mcolunga/
Office: PHYS 117-D
FIG. 5–2 Sample organizational chart for a radiography program.
Elsevier items and derived items © 2007, 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
RAD TECH PROGRAM
ORGANIZATIONAL
CHART (2007)
EL CAMINO COLLEGE
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM
• 2 YEARS OF STUDY (Rad Tech Courses)
• INCLUDES CLASSES ON CAMPUS
• AND WORKING/ TRAINING UNDER
SUPERVISION AT THE CLINICAL SITES
(HOSPITALS) WITH PATIENTS
• FULL TIME / DAYTIME* PROGRAM
– M TO F *7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (approximate)
– DEPENDING ON THE SEMESTER OF ATTENDANCE
ECC
GRADUATE WITH
• A.S. (Associate in Science) Degree
• Radiologic Technology Certificate
Eligible to take
STATE & NATIONAL LICENSES
• The Program is JRCERT accredited
• Graduates are eligible to apply for
certification exam for ARRT (R.T.)
• CDPH-RHB Certification
(C.R.T.) & (R) (F)
---------------------------------------------------------• Passing the ARRT exam and licensure by
the California Dept of Public Health –
Radiologic Health Branch (DPHS - RHB)
is necessary for employment.
LICENSE ELIGIBLITY
• ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic
Technology (RT)
• Radiologic Technologist (R.T.) (R)
• California Dept of Public Health–RHB
• C.R.T (R,F)
– RADIOGRAPHY & FLUOROSCOPY CERTS
SALARY RANGES
• NEW R.T. = $ 22 -$27 PER HOUR
• ON-CALL + O.T. $45,000 – $60,000 YR
• ADVANCE SPECIALTIES
• $ 30 - $50 PER HOUR
• SHORTAGES IN ALL HEALTH CARE –
• A NEED TO AQUIRE NEW TECHNOLOGIST
TO THIS AREA ??
NEED – JOB SECURITY
• PEOPLE ARE GETTING OLDER
– LIVING LONGER “BABY
BOOMERS”
• TECHNOLOGIST ALSO
GETTING OLDER
• NEED NEW, YOUNG PEOPLE
TO TAKE OVER THE JOBS &
TAKE CARE OF THE SICK AND
ELDERLY
Supervision of Students
• Students get
• DIRECT
Supervision
• Until
competency
• Is demonstrated
• Then Indirect
• Supervision
FIG. 5–3 Students need direct supervision by a qualified radiographer before demonstrating competency for a procedure.
Elsevier items and derived items © 2007, 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier Inc.
CLINICAL PRACTICE AT LOCAL
HOSPITALS
Clinical Instructors at Hospitals
SMALL STUDY GROUPS
LAB PRACTICE
Student Mentors = Lab Practice
A CHEST RADIOGRAPH
IS THE
MOST COMMON
PROCEDURE
PERFORMED IN
RADIOLOGY
WILL Begin Learning and
performing this exam
in the middle of your FIRST
SEMESTER!
Image Review – Film Critique
What can you
do NOW
to prepare for a career in
the Health Sciences?
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
• IN ABOUT 3 – 4 YEARS
• (1-2 YRS GENERAL ED COURSES)
• 2 YRS FOR RT PROGRAM
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(MUST BE 24 MONTHS FOR FULL ACCREDIATION)
HOW MUCH $$$$$$
• to attend ECC $26/unit
• End of program = 91 units + ( $2400.00)
• APPROXIMATE PROGRAM
• TOTAL = $3,000
• High School (210 units) = free
• University $110/unit to $1000/unit
• Private RT Schools ~ $15,000 to - $30,000
El Camino College
Application Prerequisite Courses
• New Class FALL 2009
Anatomy & Physio 34A & 34B (Chem prereq)
• or ANATOMY 32 (4units) (NOT Anat.30 !)
• & PHYSIOLOGY 31 (4units)
– (Anat &Chemistry 20 21a or 4)
• INTRODUCTION - RAD TECH A
Anatomy & Physio
• MUST BE A TOTAL OF 8 UNITS
• Combo classes of 4, 5 or 6* units WILL not
meet the requirement (ex Anat 30)
• With a 6 unit you may be able to get a
credit for Physio – but will still have to take
a 4 UNIT Anatomy class
2009 AS Degree
MAJOR (minimum grade of “C”)
GENERAL EDUCATION
English 1A
Intermediate AlgebraMath 70 or 73 or 80
CIS 13
Humanities- one course
Psychology 5
Contemporary Health 1 or
3 units of PE
(will now meet Be/SoSci)
Medical Terminology 1
(helpful to take before Anatomy –
if possible)
ALL courses must be completed prior to STARTING the RT Program
Suggested Ed Plan:
• Complete Anat/Physio/RTEC A to file an
application
• Then work towards completing other
courses on the list while on the waiting list*
• ALL courses on course evaluation sheet
• Must be completed prior to STARTING the
RT Program
FAQ’S: WAITING LIST?
• Yes there is one – you can get your
name on the list when you file an
application
• Averages about 1 – 2 years
–Depending on when the application
is filed
• New class begins in Fall Semester
Community College Program
note new req for AS of Fall 2009
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Complete GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSES:
English 1A
Math 40 (beginning Algebra) As of FALL 2009 –
Intermediate Algebra (70) now: 73 or 80)
(Social Science) History or Poli Sci * As if FALL 2009
removed the social and behavioral science course only 1 course is required
and it would be satisfied by taking Psychology 5.
• Humanities (? now Hum 1 ok)
• P. E or Health Class
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(SEE WORKSHEET ON WEBSITE or back of handout)
Other Rad Tech Classes Taken?
• If you have complete Anatomy & Physio
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• If you have complete another Rad Tech
Intro Class at another college – you may
be eligible to file an application before
completing the RTEC A class
• You still have to complete RTEC A to
begin the ECC RT Program
• Next Appt Times ARE: ______________
Recommendations
• Anatomy should be taken with in 5 years
from start of Program
• Refresher course in Anatomy or RTEC A
• Take courses to transfer to BS program
Anatomy more than 5 years?
• You will be eligible to file an application
But…
• For success in the program – you will sign
a contract to agree to take another
Anatomy refresher course before starting
the program (Anat 30 is ok for this)
FAQ’S about courses
• “TRADE”
SCHOOLS / SCROC
etc (Med Term, CIS ???)
• Private Schools
• Limited Licenses Schools
• GENERAL ED COURSES
– SEE A COUNSELOR FOR
ARTICULATION
– CCC Office approval
Courses taken at other colleges?
• Download Course Evaluation form from
webpage
• Meet with ECC counselor – for articulation
Chris Jefferies, Ken Keys, Ken Gaines
Valencia Rayford (Vera Cheng)
• Keep a copy of your ACADEMIC PLAN
• Do this BEFORE meeting with Director for an
application
• Continuous vs New Student requirements
Continuous Enrollment & Catalog Rights
• Students who have maintained continuous
enrollment may choose to graduate under the
catalog requirements in effect either 1) at the time
they began attending El Camino College
continuously or 2) at the time they graduate from El
Camino College.
(For degree and certificate purposes, continuous
enrollment is defined as enrolling at El Camino
College at least one semester, (excluding summer
and winter terms) each academic year and
receiving a letter grade, a ‘W,” or CR/NC
designation on the transcript)
APPLICATION APPOINTMENT
• COMPLETED: 3 PREREQS
– RT A
– ANATOMY
– PHYSIOLOGY
• 3 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
• TRANSCRIPTS (official or unofficial)
– For all college coursework
APPLICATION TO ECC
• After : 3 PREREQS taken
• SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WITH Director:
MRS. CHARMAN (310) 660-3593 Ext 3247
• EMAIL CONTACT BEST:
• xrayteacher@yahoo.com
• Re: Application Appointment
• Contact Program Director the last month of
your last pre-req class to find out when the next
group of appointments will be
Application Procedure
(handout
Applicants are admitted into the Program based on the following:
 Official Date of Completed Application
Materials
 Completion of All Academic Course
Requirements (see worksheet)
 Number of Points accumulated
(see pg 2 for explanation)
 Work Experience in Radiology or XT
licensure (Limited X-ray License)
Applications are accepted by appointment only.
• Scheduled 3 times a year:
• early February, late June, mid October
● Applications for the new class of
students will be reviewed each April.
• The applications may be re-ordered on
the waiting list according to the number of
points* awarded for courses completed,
observations hours completed, or work
experience.
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When there are a number of applications
submitted at the same time, the applications
may be ranked based the following point
system :
The date of completed application,
the number of courses completed,
number of observation hours or work
experience completed.
Points will be awarded for each required
academic courses completed - leading to an
Associate in Science Degree in Radiologic
Technology at the time of the selection process.
“Extra Points”
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Observations hours at Clinical Site
– (after completing RTEC-A)
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Additional Points for DOCUMENTED
Work experience in RADIOLOGY (?)
KEEP APPLICATION CURRENT!
UPDATE WITH COMPLETED CLASSES
& Contact Information
Additional points may be awarded, when documented proof of the
following has been provided to the Program Director at the time of
application:
• Any work related (or volunteer) experience in
a radiology department/ imaging center:
Point system OBSERVATION HOURS***
• Minimum of 8 hours
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9 – 20 hours
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20 – 40 hours
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2
• More than 40 hours =
2.5 points
• Work experience in Radiology Department =
(+ up to an additional 3 points) or
current XT (Limited X-ray) License
CLINICAL AFFILIATES
• Little Co. of Mary – Torrance
• Little Co of Mary – San Pedro
• SMUCLA
• Centinela – Freeman & Marina Campus
• Torrance Memorial
• California Hospital Medical Center
• Kaiser South Bay
------------------------------------------------------------------Must complete RTEC A wk 14 (HIPPA lecture) – to get form
for approval of observation hours at ECC Clinical Sites by
ECC Program Faculty
OR = if you have “connections” to arrange observation
hours at other
ACUTE CARE HOSPITALS
Who Can Apply
• Meet 2.25 GPA (see worksheet)
• Prior to ACCEPTANCE to the Program:
• Health Check
• Background Check – for Clinical (JCAHO)
– ARRT – see handout
– “Pre- application” arrt.org
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING A.R.R.T.
CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY
(last page of handout)
• Students must comply with the “Rules of
Ethics” contained ARRT Standard of
Ethics.
• The A.R.R.T. may deny applications for
certification if the applicant has been found
guilty of dishonesty, fraud, deceit, acts
which deceive the public, felony, child
abuse, sex offender crimes; acts involving
narcotics, dangerous drugs or devices,
assault and/or battery and other crimes.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING A.R.R.T.
CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY
(4th page of handout)
• Applicants having questions regarding
limitations related to licensure should contact:
• THE AMERICAN REGISTRY OF
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS
• 1255 NORTHLAND DRIVE
• ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55120-1155
• TEL: (651) 687-0048 Web Site:
www.arrt.org
• For a Pre-Application
Packet $75.00
criminal background check
• Required for Clinical Placement
• The student is responsible for costs of a
criminal background check.
• The Radiologic Technology Program
background checks are done at a cost of
approximately $50.
criminal background checks
• required for admission and continuation
in all Health Sciences Programs
• JCAHO requires for direct contact with
patients or employees; this includes
students doing clinical rotations in the
facility.
Acceptance into the
program…
Mandatory Orientation
Summer before program starts
HEALTH FORMS
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HEATH/ PHYSICAL (for fitness)
TB TEST - annually
HEPATITIS B VACCINE or waiver
INFULENZA VACCINE or waiver
Physical Fitness (back, etc)
MMR, Varicella, etc
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN TO DO:
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Communicate
Deliver Exceptional Patient Care
Perform Radiographic Exams
Challenge Yourself
Make New Friends
Learn Lots Of Information!
& Develop Yourself More Than You Could
Ever Realize!
RAD TECH PROGRAM COURSES
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ANATOMY
POSITIONING
RADIATION PHYSICS
RADIATION
PROTECTION
RADIATION
PRINCIPLES
PATIENT CARE
IMAGE PRODUCTION
FILM CRITIQUE
• ETHICS
• PATHOLOGY
• SPECIAL
PROCEDURES
• VENIPUNCTURE
• + 2000 CLINICAL
HOURS
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM COURSES
FIRST YEAR
1st Semester/ Units
Clinical
R.T. 106 4
hrs arranged : (12 - 15hrs/wk)
Academic
R.T. 111 4
R.T. 123 4
2nd Semester/ Units
R.T. 107 7
(24 hrs/week)
R.T. 124 4
3rd Summer / Units
R.T. 108 5
(35 hrs/week)
SECOND YEAR
4th Semester /Units
Clinical
R.T. 217 7
hrs arranged : (24hrs/wk)
Academic R.T. 233 3
R.T. 244 4
5th Semester/ Units
R.T. 218 7
(24 hrs/week)
R.T. 255 4
R.T. 91 1
R.T. 93 1
6th Summer / Units
R.T. 219 6
(40 hrs/week)
POST SESSION
7th. Semester Units (First 8 weeks of Fall Semester)
Clinical & Review Class
R.T. 328 4.5
hrs arranged :
(24hrs/wk for 8 weeks + 3 hrs/ wk on campus review)
For Successful Program
Completion….
• OUTSIDE JOB =
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LESS THAN 16 hrs per week
• REST / EXERCISE / EAT WELL
BE HEALTHY – COMBATS ILLNESS
• SUPPORT SYSTEM
• BACK UP PLAN
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CHILDCARE
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CAR PROBLEMS
Computer Access a must
• Laptop very helpful with
wireless ability
• Other recourses (Library)
• Flash Drive
Approximate Costs
to Start the Program ~$ 1500.00
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Textbooks Total: ~ $ 800 1st yr 1st semester
~ $ 200 2nd year
Uniforms ~ $ 200
Health Physical & Tests ~ $ 200
CPR card ~ $ 50
Background Check ~ $ 50
Other Supplies ~ $ 50
Tuition, etc (20/unit x 12 units) ~300
TEXTBOOKS
RTEC A (keep for the Program)
CPR CARDS
BLS FOR HEALTHCARE
PROVIDER
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AHA (AMERICAN HEART ASSOC)
http://www.americanheart.org
2 YEAR CARD
Do not get until starting program
• NEW STANDARDS JUNE 2006
(American Red Cross – 1 year only)
What can you do
while waiting to start the
program?
Recommendations for preparation
while waiting
 THEATER ARTS – ACTING CLASS
 BEGINNING SPEECH CLASS
 ADAPATIVE PE ASSISSTANT CLASS
(PE 201)
 VOLUNTEER (Observation) HOURS IN
A RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT
(this may change your position on the
waiting list)
More Options
While waiting on the list
• WORK & SAVE YOUR $$$$$$$$
• Recommended not to work more than
• 16 – 20 hours per week outside of program
• FULL TIME – DAY TIME PROGRAM
• M – F ( No weekends)
• Optional 1 -2 weeks of evening shift last summer
semester in the program
STUDY SKILLS / SURVIVAL
• READ CHAPTERS BEFORE CLASS
• TAKE NOTES DURING CLASS
• REVIEW NOTES AFTER CLASS
• ORGANIZATION IS THE KEY
• COMMITMENT TO STUDY
• SOCIAL LIFE / FAMILY LIFE / WORK
PROGRAM INFORMATION
www.elcamino.edu
search line:
radiologic technology
http://www.elcamino.edu/academics/
healthsciences/radiologictech/index.asp
Left side links:
PROGRAM INFORMATION
APPLICATION INFORMATION
FAQ’s
www.elcamino.edu/faculty/dcharman
Best Way to reach me
• xrayteacher@yahoo.com
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(some spam problems – only RT correspondence)
• Appointments usually scheduled:
• Early Feb, Late June & Mid October
• Dates posted on my webpage
For general questions, please review
ECC RT Program webpage
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Phone voice mail ECC email has filters & many faculty correspondence
QUESTIONS ?
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Thank you for your attention!
Mrs. Charman