Radiologic Technology
The Radiologic Technology program is a full-time (21-month including one summer session and two intersessions) program of study. A Radiologic Technologist acquires images of human anatomy for diagnostic use by a Radiologist or other medical specialist. Graduates of the program are eligible for certification by examination through the American Registry of Radiologist Technologists and to apply for licensing by the Department of Public Health Services in Sacramento. Graduates are also able to enroll in post-graduate courses leading to certification by examination in Computed Tomography and Mammography.
Department Contact Information
Loren Sachs
lsachs@occ.cccd.edu
714-432-5540
Kelly Holt
kholt@occ.cccd.edu
714-432-5757
Credit Courses
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The fundamentals of radiation and radiological physics. Operation of medical radiographic X-ray units. Study of the effects of radiation in humans. Introduction to health-physics instrumentation.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A100
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A study of the effects of radiation in humans and the principles of protection as applied to radiography. Introduction to health-physics instrumentation with a study of radiation control regulations.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A105
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Introduction to the radiology environment, emphasizing professionalism, humanistic approach to patients, medical/radiology records responsibilities, and medical/legal principles. Student obligations to clinical education are identified.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A165
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Introduction to radiographic positioning principles, study of contrast media, acquaintance with x-ray apparatus, and laboratory practice and film critique of chest, abdominal studies and upper extremities.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A170
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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Radiographic skills in chest and abdomen procedures will be emphasized.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A171
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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certificated radiology and health care personnel utilizing a condensed format. Radiographic skills to include assisting with routine contrast media studies of the GI and GU tracts.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A172
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Radiographic positioning principles, laboratory practice, and image analysis of the lower extremities, vertebral column, and basic skull. Overview of common pathologies of identified areas.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A175
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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Radiographic skills to be emphasized will be fluoroscopic procedures, GU tract, upper and lower extremities, and routine spinal column.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A176
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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certificated radiology and health care personnel. Radiographic skills to be emphasized will be routine skull radiography, portable radiography, minor special procedures, and introduction to pediatric and trauma radiography.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A177
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An introductory course to the factors influencing radiographic image formation, principles of film processing, digital imagining, exposure techniques, and essentials of radiographic image quality. Radiographic image critique skills will be developed.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A180
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Advanced study, identification, and critique of common radiographic pathologies in major body systems. Assists the learner in providing quality patient care.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A185
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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Emphasis on independent radiography and decision making in clinical mammography. Professional growth and program exit skills are expected. Sixteen hours of clinical per week.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A211
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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Emphasis on independent radiography and decision making. Professional growth and program exit skills are expected. Sixteen hours of clinical per week.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A212
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Multi-skill preparation for the allied health professional including management communication skills and business management concepts, and contrast media administration limited to the upper extremity. 27 lecture hours, 27 lab hours.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A216
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This course will help prepare the student for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination in Mammography.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A221
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This course will help prepare the student for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)certification examination in Computed Tomography.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A222
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Introduction to computer aided medical imagings as used in radiology departments. Applications include computed and digital radiography (CR/DR), CT, MRI, and other modalities. Basic imaging principles are applied, including physics, imaging protocols, and systems electronics. Software and display strategies for varying modalities will be discussed. Course does not include clinical experience. PRERQUISITE: Acceptance into the OCC Radiologic Technology Program (Cohort Restriction).
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A265
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Radiographic positioning, film critique of advanced skull to include sinuses, TMJs, mastoid, mandible, facial bones, bony thorax and pelvic girdle. Introduction to ancillary imaging modalities including sectional anatomy.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A270
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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Emphasis on independent radiography and decision making. Advanced cranial studies and torso exams will be emphasized.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A271
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Introduction to advanced imaging principles and procedures to include diagnostic specials, interventional angiography CT and MR sectional anatomy as related to these imaging procedures. Principles of mammographic imaging per California state (RHB) regulations. Introduction to quality assurance principles and techniques. Elements of professional development.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A275
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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Radiographic skills emphasized are advanced contrast media procedures, trauma, portable radiography, pediatric and surgical exams.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A276
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Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Emphasis on independent radiography and decision making. Professional growth and program exit skills are expected. Twenty-four hours clinical.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A277
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Comprehensive categorical review of diagnostic radiologic technology in preparation for State and National Certification boards.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing RADT A285
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Applied principles of physics for current radiographic equipment including fluoroscopy, image viewing and recording systems, and tomography. Study of knowledge and skills required to qualify student for fluoroscopy component of state licensure exam. Review of imaging concepts (analog and digital), x-ray beam quantity and quality, and radiation protection.