Radiologic Technology Certificate of Achievement

Radiologic Technology is a 24-month program offered at San Joaquin General Hospital and approved by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Completion of the program allows graduates to take the state and national examination for registration in Medical Radiologic Technology. The student must successfully complete prerequisite courses in mathematics, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and medical terminology before admission to the program. The course of study includes theory related to radiography, x-ray, radium physics, radiographic techniques, and application of theory in the clinical laboratory in a radiology department. A 40-hour per week training schedule is maintained.

NOTE: Please refer to the current catalog for information about Special Admissions Programs.

Program Learning Outcome

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Take the state and national examination for registration in Medical Radiologic Technology. The course of study includes theory related to radiography, x-ray, radium physics, radiographic techniques, and application of theory in the clinical laboratory in a radiology department.