Radiologic Technology

Why Study Radiologic Technology

What is Radiologic Technology?

Radiologic Technology is a science combining advanced technology and human compassion. Radiologic technologists use their knowledge of physics, human anatomy and physiology to create permanent medical images for the diagnosis of disease.

In the past ten years the Radiologic Technology profession has advanced and expanded into the specialized areas of computerized and magnetic imaging. The profession continues to grow as does the demand for qualified Radiologic Technologists. Radiology is an exciting and challenging profession for the 21st century.

About Our Program

The Radiologic Technology Program at Foothill College has been in existence since 1961 and is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), and approved by the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch (RHB). The Radiologic Technology Program was awarded the maximum accreditation award by JRCERT of 8 years in 2024. General program accreditation information and the current accreditation award letter can be found here.

The radiography program is accredited by the:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
            Chicago, IL 60606-3182
            (312) 704-5300

Website: www.jrcert.org
e-mail: mail@jrcert.org

The program has an excellent reputation within the community and throughout California for providing well-qualified technologists.

After completing 23 consecutive months of instruction-with lectures, experiments in the on-campus lab, and supervised hands-on experience in an affiliated clinical facility-students receive an Associate in Science Degree in Radiologic Technology and qualify to apply to take the California State Licensing Exam and the ARRT Registry Exam in Radiologic Technology.

The Radiologic Technology program has an articulation agreement with the Radiologic Sciences Program at California State University, Northridge. Graduates from the program can transfer to California State University, Northridge to attain a Bachelors Degree in Radiologic Sciences.

As a Radiologic Technologist, you will:

Work with doctors to provide quality images in the radiology department, surgery, emergency room, hospital room, outpatient clinic or imaging centers,
Deliver the least amount of radiation dose,
Provide physical and mental comfort, and
Work with state-of-the-art imaging equipment.

Career Opportunities

Training in radiologic technology provides a broad range of career choices, with employment opportunities nationwide. Jobs include flexible work situations to accommodate various lifestyles and needs.

Radiologic Technologists are employed by hospitals, health care facilities, imaging centers, physicians offices, mobile imaging companies, industrial plants, research centers, government agencies, commercial sales and marketing.

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Associate in Science

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Quick Look at Radiologic Technology Courses

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R T 50 Orientation to Radiation Science Technologies
R T 51A Fundamentals of Radiologic Technology I
R T 51B Fundamentals of Radiologic Technology II
R T 51C Fundamentals of Radiologic Technology III
R T 52D Digital Image Acquisition & Display
R T 53 Orientation to Radiologic Technology
R T 53A Applied Radiographic Technology I
R T 53AL Applied Radiographic Technology Laboratory I
R T 53B Applied Radiographic Technology II
R T 53BL Applied Radiographic Technology Laboratory II
R T 53C Applied Radiographic Technology III
R T 53CL Applied Radiographic Technology Laboratory III
R T 53D Applied Radiologic Technology IV
R T 54A Basic Patient Care for Imaging Technology
R T 54B Law & Ethics in Medical Imaging
R T 54C Radiographic Pathology
R T 55A Principles of Radiologic Technology I
R T 55B Principles of Radiologic Technology II
R T 55C Principles of Radiologic Technology III
R T 61A Radiology Research Project I
R T 61B Radiology Research Project II
R T 62A Advanced Modalities in Imaging
R T 62B Special Procedures & Equipment
R T 62C Professional Development in Radiology
R T 63 Advanced Radiographic Principles
R T 63A Radiographic Clinical Practicum I
R T 63B Radiographic Clinical Practicum II
R T 63C Radiographic Clinical Practicum III
R T 64 Fluoroscopy
R T 65 Mammography
R T 70A Advanced Clinical Experience: Interventional Radiography
R T 70B Advanced Clinical Experience: Interventional Radiography II
R T 71 Advanced Clinical Experience: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
R T 72 Venipuncture
R T 73 Advanced Clinical Experience: Mammography
R T 74 Advanced Clinical Experience: Computed Tomography
R T 75 Sectional Anatomy
R T 200L Radiologic Technology as a Career
R T 201 Digital Radiography for Radiologic Technologists
R T 202 Radiation Safety in Fluoroscopy for Radiologic Technologists

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