Welcome to the YCCD Radiologic Technology Web Site

The Radiologic Technology curriculum begins after the student has completed the required prerequisite courses, completed a special application, and been formally accepted into the program.

The program consists of two years of concurrent radiologic technology classroom training and internship at one of the approved clinical affiliates. The program is full-time. While the schedule may vary according to the assigned laboratory sections a student should consider the following schedule

* May be longer if a student is missing clinical hours

Upon successful completion of all required courses, the student will receive an Associated Degree in Radiologic Technology and a Certificate of Completion and is eligible to the take the required Examination, which will qualify the graduate to work as a Radiologic Technologist.
This program is accredited by the State of California Department of Public Health, Radiation Health Branch and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Registration Certification as a Radiologic Technologist provides for employment opportunities primarily in hospitals, clinics, imaging centers, and doctors' offices.
Employment opportunities for Radiologic Technologists are expected to remain stable through the year 2020. With experience and/or additional academic preparation, many graduates have attained positions in the following areas:

• Radiology Department Administration
• Hospital Administration
• Radiography Education

Associated fields:

• Mammography
• Computerized Tomography
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Diagnostic Special Procedures
• Interventional/Therapeutic Special Procedures
• Cardiovascular Technology
• Sonography
• Radiation Oncology
• Nuclear Medicine/ Positron Emission Tomography
• Equipment Sales/Service
• Technical Representative
  

Wages (varies with area and type of facility)

• $20-25/hour to start
• $30 + /hour with experience
  

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program is to provide a high quality educational environment which will prepare medical imaging practitioners, who will support the highest level of ethical patient care, while employing competent technical practices, with a dedication to the radiologic sciences and a commitment to professional growth and life long learning.

Goals:
In support of the Mission, the Radiologic Technology Program goals are as follows:

1. To enroll qualified students who will benefit from an
   education in radiography.
2. To provide a curriculum which:
   1. Supports the knowledge, skills and assessment
      required to intelligently perform the tasks typically
      required in the profession;
   2. Emphasizes the principles of radiation protection for
      patient, self and others; and
   3. Meets the requirements of the Joint Review Committee
      on Education in Radiologic Technology;
   4. Advocates and expects ethical and compassionate
      treatment of patients.
3. To encourage students to develop:
   1. Enhanced communication skills;
   2. Independent critical thinking/problem solving skills, to
      effectively participate in the health care environment;
   3. A commitment of life long learning and continuing
      education as well as the need to participate in
      professional Radiologic Technology organization.
4. To prepare student to write the National Registry.
5. To assist students to achieve their educational goals.
6. To graduate students who are competent and ready to
   begin a successful career in Diagnostic Radiologic
   Sciences, while fulfilling the community's needs for
   qualified radiographers.