Radiologic Technology (RAD)
RAD 1A Clinical Experience 1A
4.5 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 243
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: 135
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: 243
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: 135
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: 378
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: 135
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: 378
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: 216
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)
Lab: 108
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Computed Tomography Program
Clinical experience in computed tomography 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 7B Computed Tomography Clinical Experience 7B
7 Units (Degree Applicable)
(May be taken for Pass/No Pass only)
Lab: 378
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Computed Tomography Program
Clinical experience in computed tomography 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 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.
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.
| Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | 10643 | RAD:32 | TR | 8:00am - 10:50am | C. Dinglasan | 67A-150 |
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
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Mammography Program
Fundamentals of Mammography. Emphasis on patient care, image production, and procedures. Includes structured education required for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration, and initial Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) training requirements for mammography technologists.
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.
| Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | 10645 | RAD:50 | TR | 8:00am - 12:15pm | P. Engisch | 67A-123 |
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Computed Tomography Program
Comprehensive study of anatomy and pathology through cross-sectional imaging. Topics include anatomical terminology, normal vs. abnormal anatomy, and the relationship between disease etiology, symptoms, and imaging characteristics across various body systems.
RAD 71 Computed Tomography Procedures and Patient Care
3 Units (Degree Applicable)
Lecture: 54
Prerequisite: RAD 70
Corequisite: RAD 7B and RAD 72
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: Acceptance into the Computed Tomography Program
Comprehensive study of computed tomography physics and instrumentation. Students will develop a foundational understanding of x-ray production, radiation protection, image formation and quality, and data acquisition systems. The course also covers informatics, quality control, and emerging technologies in computed tomography (CT).
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.
| Term | CRN | Course Title | Day | Time | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2026 | 10646 | RAD:91 | MW | 8:30am - 12:20pm | K. Foley | 67A-123 |
| MW | 1:00pm - 3:30pm | K. Foley | 67A-123 |
