Radiologic Technology (RAD)
RAD 1A Clinical Experience 1A
4.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 256
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Clinical experience in radiology department of affiliated clinical sites under supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist. Designed to develop student's clinical competence and prepare students to practice in the professional discipline. Includes clinical competency requirements for American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification.
RAD 1B Clinical Experience 1B
2.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 150
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Clinical experience in radiology department of affiliated clinical sites under supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist. Designed to develop student's clinical competence and prepare students to practice in the professional discipline. Opportunity to complete clinical competency requirements for American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification.
RAD 2A Clinical Experience 2A
4.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 256
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Clinical experience in radiology department of affiliated clinical sites under supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist. Designed to develop student's clinical competence and prepare students to practice in the professional discipline. Opportunity to complete clinical competency requirements for American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification.
RAD 2B Clinical Experience 2B
2.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 144
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Clinical experience in radiology department of affiliated clinical sites under supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist. Designed to develop student's clinical competence and prepare students to practice in the professional discipline. Opportunity to complete clinical competency requirements for American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification.
RAD 3A Clinical Experience 3A
7 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 384
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Clinical experience in radiology department of affiliated clinical sites under supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist. Designed to develop student's clinical competence and prepare students to practice in the professional discipline. Includes clinical competency requirements for American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification.
RAD 3B Clinical Experience 3B
2.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 150
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Clinical experience in radiology department of affiliated clinical sites under supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist. Designed to develop student's clinical competence and prepare students to practice in the professional discipline. Opportunity to complete clinical competency requirements for American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification.
RAD 3C Clinical Experience 3C
7 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 384
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Clinical experience in radiology department of affiliated clinical sites under supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist. Designed to develop student's clinical competence and prepare students to practice in the professional discipline. Opportunity to complete clinical competency requirements for American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification.
RAD 4 Clinical Experience 4
4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 240
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Clinical experience in radiology department of affiliated clinical sites under supervision of a licensed radiologic technologist. Designed to develop student's clinical competence and prepare students to practice in the professional discipline. Includes clinical competency requirements for American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification.
RAD 7A Computed Tomography Clinical Experience 7A
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Corequisite: RAD 70
Computed Tomography (CT) clinical experience in the radiology department of affiliated clinical sites under the supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist, supervisor, or physician. Emphasis on Computed Tomography procedures of the head, neck, spine, musculoskeletal, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and special procedures. Image display, post processing, and quality assurance is included. Intended for students enrolled in Computed Tomography Certificate Program. Health physical, background check, drug test, and CPR certification is required. Prior to enrolling in this course, student must possess a valid California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license and be certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in one of the following supporting disciplines: Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification, or Radiation Therapy.
RAD 7B Computed Tomography Clinical Experience 7B
7 Units (Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Prerequisite: RAD 7A and RAD 70
Corequisite: RAD 71 and RAD 72
Continued Computed Tomography (CT) clinical experience in the radiology department of affiliated clinical sites under the supervision of a registered Radiologic Technologist, supervisor or physician. Emphasis on Computed Tomography procedures of the head, neck, spine, musculoskeletal, chest, abdomen, pelvis, and special procedures. Image display, post processing and quality assurance is included. Intended for students enrolled in Computed Tomography Certificate Program. Health physical, background check, drug test, and CPR certification is required. Prior to enrolling in this course, student must possess a valid California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license and be certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in one of the following supporting disciplines: Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB), or Radiation Therapy.
RAD 30 Radiographic Pathology
1.5 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 27
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Radiologic pathology and implications for practice. Emphasis on body systems, cause of disease, and relevance to radiographic procedures.
| Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 20872 | RAD:30 | T | 1:00pm - 4:10pm | D. McLaughlin | 67A-123 |
RAD 31 Fluoroscopy
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Elements and operation of fluoroscopy equipment. Includes radiation safety and quality control of equipment.
RAD 32 Digital Imaging in Radiology
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36
Prerequisite: RAD 62A and Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Digital image production for radiology. Emphasis on image acquisition, processing, display, and quality management.
RAD 33 Radiobiology
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Principles of radiation biology. Emphasis on cellular radiosensitivity, biological effects of radiation, and exposure reduction.
RAD 40 Mammography Principles and Procedures
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54
Corequisite: RAD 3C
Advanced course designed to provide students with the necessary skills to become California state certified in Mammographic Radiologic Technology and meet the Mammography Quality Standards Act guidelines. Includes coursework in breast anatomy/physiology, patient care, mammography procedures, positioning, compression, interventional procedures, imaging of patients with breast implants, pathology, image evaluation, instrumentation, technique, physics, and quality assurance/quality control. Enrollment limited to current Radiologic Technology program students.
RAD 50 Introduction to Radiologic Science and Health Care
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Introduction to radiologic technology and healthcare. Emphasis on health care organizations, health professionals, radiation safety, ethics, and law.
RAD 61A Theory of Radiologic Technology
4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 72
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Radiation physics and instrumentation. Emphasis on atomic structure, nature and characteristics of radiation, radiographic equipment, and technical factors governing the image production process.
| Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 20874 | RAD:61A | MR | 10:00am - 12:05pm | P. Engisch | 67A-123 |
RAD 61B Radiographic Procedures I
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Radiographic positioning and procedures of the chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, pelvis, and hip. Focused on preliminary steps, positioning of the part, central ray, collimation, structures shown, and image analysis.
| Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 20875 | RAD:61B | M | 1:00pm - 4:15pm | P. Harryman | 67A-123 |
RAD 61C Radiographic Procedures I Laboratory
1.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 18
Lab: 27
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Fundamentals and practical application of radiographic procedures. Focuses on chest, abdomen, upper and lower extremities, shoulder girdle, pelvis and hip. Includes preliminary steps, positioning of the part, central ray, collimation, structures shown, and image analysis.
| Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 20876 | RAD:61C | W | 7:30am - 8:55am | C. Dinglasan | 67A-117 |
| W | 9:10am - 10:15am | C. Dinglasan | 67A-117 | |||
| Fall 2024 | 20877 | RAD:61C | W | 10:25am - 11:50am | C. Dinglasan | 67A-117 |
| W | 12:00pm - 1:05pm | C. Dinglasan | 67A-117 | |||
| Fall 2024 | 20878 | RAD:61C | W | 1:15pm - 2:40pm | P. Pak | 67A-117 |
| W | 2:50pm - 3:55pm | P. Pak | 67A-117 | |||
| Fall 2024 | 20879 | RAD:61C | W | 4:05pm - 5:30pm | P. Pak | 67A-117 |
| W | 5:40pm - 6:45pm | P. Pak | 67A-117 | |||
| Fall 2024 | 20880 | RAD:61C | R | 1:00pm - 2:25pm | C. Dinglasan | 67A-117 |
| R | 2:35pm - 3:40pm | C. Dinglasan | 67A-117 |
RAD 62A Theory of Radiologic Technology
4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 72
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Principles of radiation production, photon interactions with matter, and factors affecting radiographic images. Includes associated equipment and radiation protection measures.
RAD 62B Radiographic Procedures II
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Radiographic positioning and procedures for the vertebral column, bony thorax, cranium, digestive system, and urinary system. Emphasis on preliminary steps, part positioning, central ray alignment, collimation, demonstrated structures, and image analysis.
RAD 62C Radiographic Procedures II Laboratory
1.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 18
Lab: 27
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Fundamentals and practical application of radiographic procedures. Focuses on vertebral column, bony thorax, cranium, digestive system, and urinary system. Includes preliminary steps, positioning of the part, central ray, collimation, structures shown, and image analysis.
RAD 63 Theory of Radiologic Technology
1 Unit (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 18
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Special imaging studies, advanced imaging modalities, and basic principles of computed tomography (CT).
| Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 20881 | RAD:63 | T | 1:00pm - 3:05pm | D. McLaughlin | 67A-123 |
RAD 64 Theory of Radiologic Technology
4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 72
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Radiologic Technology Program is required to take this course.
Comprehensive review of the radiologic technology core curriculum. Serves as preparation for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam.
RAD 70 Computed Tomography Sectional Anatomy and Pathology
2 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 36
Corequisite: RAD 7A
Detailed study of gross anatomical structures will be conducted systematically for location, relationship to other structures, function, and common pathologic conditions. Anatomical structures are located and identified in axial (transverse), sagittal, coronal, and orthogonal (oblique) planes with a focus on the characteristic appearance of each anatomical structure and pathology as it appears on Computed Tomography (CT) images.
RAD 71 Computed Tomography Procedures and Patient Care
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: RAD 70
Corequisite: RAD 72 and RAD 7B
Procedures for Computed Tomography (CT) imaging of adults and pediatric patients. Procedures include, but are not limited to, indications for procedure, patient care and safety, positioning, contrast media usage, patient assessment, scout image, selectable scan parameters, and archiving of the images. CT procedures will be taught for differentiation of specific structures, patient symptomology, and pathology. CT images studied will be reviewed for quality, anatomy, and pathology.
RAD 72 Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentation
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: RAD 70
Corequisite: RAD 71
Physical principles and instrumentation involved in Computed Tomography (CT). Physics topics covered include x-radiation in forming the CT image, CT beam attenuation, linear attenuation coefficients, tissue characteristics, and Hounsfield numbers application. CT system and operations, the CT process, image quality, and radiation protection practices for the CT patient will be covered.
RAD 91 Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences
3 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
Lecture: 45
Lab: 27
Concepts of optimal patient care, including consideration for the physical and psychological needs of the patient and family. Routine and emergency patient care procedures are described, pharmacology, venipuncture, as well as infection control procedures using standard precautions. The role of the radiographer in patient education is identified. Intended for students enrolled in Radiologic Technology Program.
