Radiologic Technology
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.)
Answers
Q: What is meant by a "full-time" program?
A: A full-time program for radiology means that the student will be in the classroom or hospital five days a week. The emphasis in the first year of the program is on classroom work with the students in classes three days a week and in the hospital for two days a week. In the summer after the first year the emphasis shifts to the hospital with the student in the classroom only one day a week and the hospital four days. Please see the block schedule listed under Schedule .
Q: What hospitals is the program affiliated with?
A:
- Camino Medical Group
- El Camino Hospital
- Good Samaritan Hospital
- Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital
- Kaiser Santa Clara
- O'Connor Hospital
- Palo Alto Medical Foundation
- Regional Medical Center
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
- Stanford Hospital and Clinics
- Valley Radiology
Q: Is it better to have the general education requirements completed before entering the program?
A: The block scheduling for the program (see schedule) allows for students to complete general education requirements in the afternoons and evenings. However, students find it easier to concentrate on radiology courses if the majority of general education courses are completed .
Q: Do you have to complete Anatomy and Physiology before entering the program?
A: Yes. Anatomy and Physiology are prerequisites that must be completed before the April deadline.
Q: Are there prerequisites?
A: Yes. Requirements are:
- A High school or college chemistry and algebra course
- A Minimum 2.5 GPA,
- Allied Health Science 200 and Radiologic Technology 200, or RT 200 and Medical Terminology, or Medical Terminology and petition for equivalency, eligibility for ESL 26 or ENGL 1A, and
- A Compliance with related technical standards.
- BIOL 40A, 40B, & 40C or a semister of Anatomy & a semister of Physiology. Anatomy & Physiology in a language other than English will not be considered.
Q: How do I get an application?
A: Application forms are available here and from the Biological & Health Sciences Division from September to April. Students are admitted once a year only, beginning in mid-August. Annual selections are made by July 1 and applicants are notified by letter of acceptance or non-acceptance. Before May 1, send a completed application form and all high school and college transcripts in duplicate to:
Radiologic Technology Program
FOOTHILL COLLEGE
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022-4599 .
Q: How much does the program cost?
A: Besides tuition, additional costs include books, supplies and uniforms. Program costs are detailed in the application.
Non-residents must pay a non-resident fee at the time of registration. Reliable transportation is necessary since travel is required from the campus to hospitals.
Financial Aid and scholarships are available.
In addition to the above, the standard Foothill College enrollment fees are required.
