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EL CAMINO COLLEGERADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM
APPLICATION AND PROGRAM
INFORMATION - Revised 2011
For Health Careers Class
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22Welcome to Radiologic
Technology• Program Information
• How to Apply
• What classes are needed
• Who can apply
• Is there a waiting list? How long?
• What does it take to become an R.T.
• Career Opportunities
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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY“HIGH TECH” – “HIGH TOUCH”
PROFESSION
Caring for others
Helping others
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OLD & NEW WAYS
FILM SCREEN toDIGITAL IMAGINGTHE PROFESSION & SKILL LEVELS ARE CHANGING!
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Digital Imaging is here @ ECC1st College to get digital in lab
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Radiologic Technologists
are the largest group of
allied health professionals
in the country
Did You Know...?
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77 What is aRADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGIST?• An important member of the HEALTH
CARE TEAM
• Uses RADIATION to create IMAGES of the human body for medical diagnosis and treatment of disease or illness
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WHY CHOOSE RADIOGRAPHY?
ISN’T IT DANGEROUS?
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1111 Practices Radiation Safety to Self & Others
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Rad Tech Programs
• University-based
• College-based
• Hospital-based
• Military
• Commercial Schools
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EL CAMINO COLLEGERADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM
• 2 YEARS OF STUDY (Rad Tech Courses)• INCLUDES CLASSES ON CAMPUS• AND WORKING/ TRAINING UNDER
SUPERVISION AT THE CLINICAL SITES (HOSPITALS) WITH PATIENTS
• FULL TIME / DAYTIME* PROGRAM M TO F *7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (approximate) DEPENDING ON THE SEMESTER OF ATTENDANCE
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ECC GRADUATE WITH• A.S. (Associate in Science) Degree
• Radiologic Technology Certificate
Eligible to take
STATE & NATIONAL LICENSES
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1616• The Program is JRCERT accredited
• Graduates are eligible to apply for certification exam for ARRT (R.T.)
• CDPH-RHB Certification
(C.R.T.) & (R) (F)----------------------------------------------------------
• Passing the ARRT exam and licensure by the California Dept of Public Health – Radiologic Health Branch (DPHS - RHB) is necessary for employment.
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1818 CLINICAL PRACTICE INTERNSHIP
AT LOCAL HOSPITALS
2000 hours completedOf clinical education
500+ hours of academic courses
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LAB PRACTICE
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Student Mentors = Lab Practice
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A CHEST RADIOGRAPH
IS THE
MOST COMMON PROCEDURE
PERFORMED IN RADIOLOGY
WILL Begin Learning and performing this exam
in the middle of your FIRST SEMESTER!
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What can you do NOW
to prepare for a career in the Health Sciences?
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
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2323HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
• IN ABOUT 3 – 4 YEARS
• (1-2 YRS GENERAL ED COURSES)
• 2 YRS FOR RT PROGRAM• (MUST BE 24 MONTHS FOR FULL ACCREDIATION)
• Complete with RT – AS degree over 103 units total
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HOW MUCH $$$$$$
• to attend ECC $26/unit • End of program = 91 units + ( $2400.00)
• APPROXIMATE PROGRAM • TOTAL = $3,000
• High School (210 units) = free• University $110/unit to $1000/unit• Private RT Schools ~ $15,000 to - $30,000
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25El Camino College
Application “Prerequisite” CoursesAnatomy & Physio 34A & 34B (Chem
prereq)
ANATOMY 32 (4units) (NOT Anat.30 !)
& PHYSIOLOGY 31) (Pre req: Anat &Chemistry 20 21a or 4)
INTRODUCTION - RAD TECH A
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Re: Anatomy & Physio
• MUST BE A TOTAL OF 8 UNITS
• Combo classes of 4, 5 or 6* units WILL not meet the requirement (ex Anat 30)
• With a 6 unit you may be able to get a credit for Physio – but will still have to take a 4 UNIT Anatomy class
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2727 Suggested Ed Plan: new 2011• If you are just starting your education• Complete Anat/Physio/RTEC A as soon
as possible – then work on GE courses• ALL courses on course evaluation sheet• Must be completed • Prior to STARTING the RT Program
• Or completing the APPLICATION process
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MAJOR (minimum grade of “C”) GENERAL EDUCATION
English 1AIntermediate Algebra- Math (70 or 73) or 80
CIS 13 Humanities- one course
Psychology 5(will now meet Be/SoSci)
Contemporary Health 1 or 3 units of PE
Medical Terminology 1(helpful to take before Anatomy –
if possible)
2011 AS Degree
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3030 Courses taken at other colleges?• Download APPLICATION PACKET
• Meet with ECC counselor – for articulation
• Keep a copy of your ACADEMIC PLAN
• Continuous vs New Student requirements
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NEW INFO – As of 2011 - ANNUAL APPLICATION ProcessOne time filing period - SPRING (March 1 – April 22, 2011)Information is loaded on RT WEBPAGE:
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WAITING LIST ?
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ANNUAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD March 1 – April 22, 2011
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Meet with an ECC Counselor:Janice Ishikawa, Chris Jefferies , Rene Lozano or Kelsy Iino
Get Courses & GPA evaluated for Points
SEE FORM on RT webpage
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3333APPLICATION - 2011
• All of the following documents must be submitted to complete the application process:• 2011 Application Packet with supporting documents -
(see description with each criteria) • A copy of applicant’s ECC ID Card AND Driver’s License
(must be a good copy - clear and easy to read)
• Three Letters of Recommendation to the program (must be written within 3 years from the date of application)
Character references must be on letterhead stationary and/or attached business card of the person writing the recommendation letter. Letter must include a signature with the writer’s contact information. - Professional or Business references – not personal (family or friends) Letters may be from an an employer, supervisor, professor with a lab class, or counselor.
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34Application Instructions –
• WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE COUREWORK:
• Make an appointment to meet with one of the Health Sciences counselors
• (Janice Ishikawa, Chris Jeffries, Rene Lozano or Kelsy Iino)
• to have your coursework and GPA evaluated using the new forms from the website.
• All application information is available for download on the ECC - RT website
• www.elcamino.edu/academics/healthsciences/radiologictech
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3535Summary of Applicant POINTS:75 max
SECTION MAX PTSPart 1 = Courses & GPA 30
Part 2 = Degrees/other courses 10
Part 3 = Work Exp (Health Care) 10 – Volunteer / observation hours *
Part 4 = Life experiences 10
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Part 5: Waitlist Position if Filed before Summer 2010 4 – 20• Application Filed: 4 pts for each period waiting
• Spring 2009 or earlier = 20
• Summer 2009 = 16
• Fall 2009 = 12
• Spring 2010 = 8
• Summer 2010 = 4
• Application filed but not complete = 1
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3636“Extra Points”
• Observations hours at Clinical Site
(after completing RTEC-A) ??? YES/NO ??HIPPA may now prevent this (End of March)
– ENROLL in PE 201 – (Adap PE assist) as an option
• Public Speaking• ESL 51 A B C THEATER ARTS – ACTING CLASS
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3737 CLINICAL AFFILIATES• Little Co. of Mary – Torrance• Little Co of Mary – San Pedro• SMUCLA• Centinela – Freeman & Marina
Campus• Torrance Memorial• California Hospital Medical Center• Kaiser South Bay
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Who Can Apply & Be Accepted
• Meet 2.25 GPA (see worksheet)
• Prior to ACCEPTANCE to the Program:
• Health Check
• Background Check – for Clinical (JCAHO)ARRT – see handout
“Pre- application” arrt.org
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3939 SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING A.R.R.T. CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY
(last page of handout)
• Students must comply with the “Rules of Ethics” contained ARRT Standard of Ethics.
• The A.R.R.T. may deny applications for certification if the applicant has been found guilty of dishonesty, fraud, deceit, acts which deceive the public, felony, child abuse, sex offender crimes; acts involving narcotics, dangerous drugs or devices, assault and/or battery and other crimes.
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4040 SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING A.R.R.T. CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY
(4th page of handout)
• Applicants having questions regarding limitations related to licensure should contact:
• THE AMERICAN REGISTRY OF RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGISTS
• 1255 NORTHLAND DRIVE• ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55120-1155• TEL: (651) 687-0048 Web Site:
www.arrt.org• For a Pre-Application Packet
$75.00
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• Required for Clinical Placement
• The student is responsible for costs of a criminal background check.
• The Radiologic Technology Program background checks are done at a cost of approximately $50.
criminal background check
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Acceptance into the program…
Mandatory Orientation
Summer before program starts
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HEALTH FORMS
• HEATH/ PHYSICAL (for fitness)
• TB TEST - annually
• HEPATITIS B VACCINE or waiver
• INFULENZA VACCINE or waiver
• Physical Fitness (back, etc)
• MMR, Varicella, etc
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4444WHAT YOU WILL LEARN TO
DO:• Communicate• Deliver Exceptional Patient Care • Perform Radiographic Exams• Challenge Yourself• Make New Friends• Learn Lots Of Information!• & Develop Yourself More Than You Could
Ever Realize!
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4545 RAD TECH PROGRAM COURSES
• ANATOMY • POSITIONING• RADIATION PHYSICS• RADIATION
PROTECTION• RADIATION
PRINCIPLES• PATIENT CARE• IMAGE PRODUCTION• FILM CRITIQUE
• ETHICS• PATHOLOGY• SPECIAL
PROCEDURES• VENIPUNCTURE
• + 2000 CLINICAL HOURS
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4646RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM COURSES
FIRST YEAR 1st Semester/ Units 2nd Semester/ Units 3rd Summer / Units
Clinical R.T. 106 4 R.T. 107 7 R.T. 108 5hrs arranged : (12 - 15hrs/wk) (24 hrs/week) (35 hrs/week)Academic R.T. 111 4 R.T. 124 4 R.T. 123 4
SECOND YEAR 4th Semester /Units 5th Semester/ Units 6th Summer / UnitsClinical R.T. 217 7 R.T. 218 7 R.T. 219 6 hrs arranged : (24hrs/wk) (24 hrs/week) (40 hrs/week)Academic R.T. 233 3 R.T. 255 4
R.T. 244 4 R.T. 91 1 R.T. 93 1
POST SESSION7th. Semester Units (First 8 weeks of Fall Semester)
Clinical & Review Class R.T. 328 4.5 hrs arranged : (24hrs/wk for 8 weeks + 3 hrs/ wk on campus review)
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4747For Successful Program
Completion….• OUTSIDE JOB = • LESS THAN 16 hrs per week• REST / EXERCISE / EAT WELL BE HEALTHY – COMBATS ILLNESS• SUPPORT SYSTEM• BACK UP PLAN • CHILDCARE• CAR PROBLEMS
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4848Approximate Costs
to Start the Program ~$ 1500.00• Textbooks Total: ~ $ 800 1st yr 1st semester• ~ $ 200 2nd year• Uniforms ~ $ 200 • Health Physical & Tests ~ $ 200 • CPR card ~ $ 50 • Background Check ~ $ 50 • Other Supplies ~ $ 50 • Tuition, etc (20/unit x 12 units) ~300
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4949 CPR CARDSBLS FOR HEALTHCARE
PROVIDER
• AHA (AMERICAN HEART ASSOC)
• http://www.americanheart.org
• 2 YEAR CARD
• Do not get until starting program
• NEW STANDARDS JUNE 2006(American Red Cross – 1 year only)
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5050
What can you do while waiting to start the
program?
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5151More Options
While waiting to begin program• WORK & SAVE YOUR $$$$$$$$• Recommended not to work more than• 16 – 20 hours per week outside of program
• FULL TIME – DAY TIME PROGRAM• M – F ( No weekends)• Optional 1 -2 weeks of evening shift last summer
semester in the program
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Types of Diagnostic Exams• CHEST• EXTREMITIES• SKULL / FACIAL• SPINE• GASTROINTESTINAL• INTERVENTIONAL
RADIOGRAPHY
What does an RT do?
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Radiologic Technologists All types of EXAMS & PEOPLE
PATIENTS ARE:• INFANTS • ELDERLY• ALL CLASSES• ALL ETHICITY• ALL BACKGROUND
• HEAD TO TOES• TRAUMA• SPECIAL
PROCEDURES• CRITICAL PATIENTS• WALK INS• SURGERY
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ALL Types of PATIENTS
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FLUOROSCOPY-
XRAYS IN MOTION
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ADVANCED SKILL LEVELSAFTER COMPLETION OF R.T.
• ULTRASOUND
• NUCLEAR MEDICINE
• MANAGEMENT
• EDUCATION
• CAT SCAN • MRI • ANGIOGRAPHY • RADIATION THERAPY • MAMMOGRAPHY• PET • Bone Densitometry
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ULTRASOUND
uses a technique similar to Navy SONAR to produce diagnostic images.
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CAT SCAN
& MRI
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NUCLEAR
MEDICINE
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Angiography – interventional radiography
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RADIATION THERAPY
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SALARY RANGES
• NEW R.T. = $ 25 -$30 PER HOUR• ON-CALL + O.T. $45,000 – $60,000 YR
• ADVANCE SPECIALTIES• $ 30 - $50 PER HOUR
• SHORTAGES IN ALL HEALTH CARE – (?) • A NEED TO AQUIRE NEW TECHNOLOGIST
TO THIS AREA ??
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Other working opportunities…
• Registry (local)
• Registry (out of state)
• X rays taken around the world !!
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6666PROGRAM INFORMATION
www.elcamino.edusearch line:
radiologic technologyhttp://www.elcamino.edu/academics/
healthsciences/radiologictech/index.asp
Left side links:PROGRAM INFORMATION
APPLICATION INFORMATIONFAQ’s
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Questions?
• Information posted on RT webpageFor general questions, please review ECC RT Program [email protected] to Email Program Director