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Radiologic Technology Program
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The Radiologic Technology Program is accepting applications for the program beginning Summer, 2008, from students who have completed the prerequisites.
Welcome to Foothill College Radiologic Technology Program. In the past ten years this 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 21 st century.
Eloise Orrell, M.S., R.T. (R), Program Director .
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About the Radiologic Technology Program
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.
Scope of the Radiologic Technology 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, the Radiation Health Branch of the State of California, and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The program is also accredited by the state as a School of Mammography.
The two-year program has an excellent reputation within the community and throughout California for providing well-qualified radiographers.
After completing 22 consecutive months of instruction–with lectures, experiments in the on-campus lab, and supervised hands-on experience in an affiliated hospital–students receive an Associate in Science Degree in Radiologic Technology and qualify to take the California State Licensing Exam and the National Registry Exam.
As a Radiologic Technologist, you will:
- Work with doctors to provide quality radiographs 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.
Program Mission
The Radiologic Technology program is dedicated to the integration of clinical didactic, and laboratory objectives to successfully develop student's cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains necessary for the quality and safety of patient care in the radiation and imaging sciences.
Goals of the Radiologic Technology Program
- To graduate competent entry-level, board eligible Radiologic Technologists in accordance to the criteria set by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
- To develop the student's communication and critical thinking skills to function as a competent and active member of the health care team.
- To insure the student's abilities for proper radiation safety for patient, self, and others.
- To graduate Radiologic Technologists who respect patients' rights while administering care in an ethical, comforting and competent manner.
- To instill in the student the importance and need for professional development and life-long learning.
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