EL CAMINO COLLEGERADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM

APPLICATION AND PROGRAM

INFORMATION - 2011

AWARDED THE JRCERT MAXIMUM ACCREDIATION OF 8 YEARS !

This Presentation…• Is intended to provide information

• Application process for the Radiologic Technology Program at ECC

• You can view this entire presentation at www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mcolunga

Key Points

• Program Information

• How to Apply and who can apply?

• What classes are needed

• Is there a waiting list?

• What does it take to become an R.T.?

RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGYA

“HIGH TECH” – “HIGH TOUCH” PROFESSION

Caring for others

Helping others

Radiography of the past and present

Film Imaging toDIGITAL IMAGING

THE PROFESSION & SKILL LEVELS ARE CHANGING!

Digital Imaging is here at ECC1st College to get digital

Different Types of RT Programs

• University-based

• College-based

• Hospital-based

• Military

• Commercial Schools

EL CAMINO COLLEGE IS SIMILAR TO THIS

MODEL

RT ProgramsDidactic and Clinical Education

DIDACTIC CLASSES

CLINICAL

LABS

Some Programs

SIMILAR TO THIS MODEL

To get the List of RADIOGRAPHY SCHOOLS

(in California)

•www.csrt.org

•www.cdph.ca.gov/rhb

•www.jrcert.org

Questions to ask programs…

• What is your accreditation & how long?• What is your pass rate for ARRT?• How many students find jobs after

graduation?• How many students start and finish?• What are your costs to attend?• How many faculty & clinical sites?• Do you have a website?

RAD TECH PROGRAM

ORGANIZATIONAL

CHART (2007)

EL CAMINO COLLEGERADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM

• 2 years of Radiologic Technology Program courses– INCLUDES CLASSES ON CAMPUS– WORKING/ TRAINING UNDER SUPERVISION AT THE

CLINICAL SITES (HOSPITALS) WITH PATIENTS

• FULL TIME / DAYTIME* PROGRAM– Monday TO Friday *7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (approximate)

– DEPENDING ON THE SEMESTER OF ATTENDANCE

ECC

GRADUATE WITH

• A.S. (Associate in Science) Degree

• Radiologic Technology Certificate– Eligible to take national certification– Eligible to get state license

• The Program is JRCERT accredited

• Step 1: ARRT: National Certification– Graduates are eligible to apply for certification

exam for ARRT (R.T.)

• Step 2: California Licensure– California Department of Public Health:

Radiologic Health Branch (C.R.T.) & (R) (F)

----------------------------------------------------------• Passing the ARRT exam and licensure is

necessary for employment.

Supervision of StudentsClinical Instructors

• Direct supervision– Until students

demonstrate competency

• Indirect Supervision– Once competency is

demonstrated

LAB PRACTICE

Student Mentors: LAB

Image Review and Critique

What can you do NOW

to prepare for a career in the Health Sciences?

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

• IN ABOUT 3 – 4 YEARS – 1-2 years general education courses

• 2 years in the RT program– MUST BE 24 MONTHS FOR FULL

ACCREDIATION

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

Application Prerequisites• Anatomy 32 - Principles of Human Anatomy (4 units)• Physiology 31 - Human Physiology (4units)

– OR Anatomy 34A & 34B

• RTEC A - Introduction to Radiologic Technology (3 units)• Psychology 5 - General Psychology (3 units)• Computer Information Systems13 – Intro to Computers (3 units)• Math 70,73 or 80 –Intermediate Algebra (4 units) (as of 8/2009)• English 1A – Reading and Composition (4 units)• Medical Terminology (3 units)• Humanities Course (3 units)• Contemporary Health, PE (3 units)• Total Units 40

**Equivalent Courses may be taken at other colleges :

Meet with a Counselor for Articulation with ECC

Anatomy & Physiology

• MUST BE A TOTAL OF 8 UNITS

• Combo classes of 4, 5 or 6* units WILL NOT meet the requirement (ex. Anatomy 30)

• With a 6 unit you may be able to get a credit for Physiology– But will still have to take a 4 unit Anatomy class

Community College Programnote new req for AS of Fall 2009

• Complete GENERAL EDUCATION CLASSES:• English 1A• Math 40 (beginning Algebra) As of FALL 2009 –• Intermediate Algebra (70) now: 73 or 80) • (Social Science) History or Poli Sci * As if FALL 2009

removed the social and behavioral science course only 1 course is required and it would be satisfied by taking Psychology 5.

• Humanities (? now Hum 1 ok)

• P. E or Health Class

• (SEE WORKSHEET ON WEBSITE or back of handout)

Suggested Ed Plan:• Complete prerequisites

• Meet with counselor for course completion and GPA

• Complete application– Page 1-2 you fill out– Pages 3-4 counselor fills out– Pages 5-6 filled out by application committee– With all supporting documents

• 3 letters of recommendation• Copy of DL and school ID• 2 self addressed stamped envelopes

Courses taken at other colleges?

• Download Application and take pages 3-4 to counselors– Chris Jefferies, Janice Ishikawa, Rene

Lozano or Kelsy Ilino

• Continuous vs. New Student requirements

FAQ’S: WAITING LIST?

• NO – the process has changed this year

• Application are accepted during early Spring

• Applicants are notified in June

– Summer orientation (MANDATORY)

• New class begins in Fall Semester

Recommendations

• Anatomy should be taken within 5 years from start of Program

• Refresher course in Anatomy or RTEC A

• Take courses to transfer to BS program

Extra Points

How do I increase my possibility of getting into the program?

GPA

4.0 + 30 points

3.5 + 25 points

3.0 + 20 points

2.5 + 10 points

2.25 + 5 points

STUDY! STUDY! STUDY!

Previous academic degrees or diplomas, or completion of additional

courses for personal enrichment – BS/ BA ( 5 points)– AS/AA ( 3 points)– PE 201: Adaptive PE ( 3 points)– ESL 51 B or C (2 points)– Public Speaking course : Communication 1

or equivalent ( 1 point)

• Maximum total: 10 points

Relevant health care certificates held by an applicant , or volunteer or observation hours

credits

• LVN RN, or other health care professions (5 points)

• Limited XT ( 5 points)– Work experience above 1000 hours + 10

points

• Observation hours (up to 3 points)

• Volunteer (heath care related) (2 points)

• Maximum total: 10 points

Relevant Life experiences or special circumstances of an applicant

• A need to work (3 points)

• Proficiency in a language other than English (2 points)

• Veteran Status ( 5 points)

• Maximum points : 5 points

CLINICAL AFFILIATES

• Little Company of Mary – Torrance• Little Company of Mary – San Pedro• Santa Monica Medical Center• Centinela – Freeman & Marina Campus• Torrance Memorial Medical Center• California Hospital Medical Center• Kaiser Permanente Harbor City

Who Can Apply

• Those who meet application requirements

• Prior to ACCEPTANCE to the Program:– Health Check– Background Check – for Clinical (JCAHO)– “Pre- application” is possible

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING A.R.R.T. CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY

• 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.

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING A.R.R.T. CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY

• 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

Acceptance into the program…

Mandatory Orientation

Summer before program starts

HEALTH FORMS

• Background check– Criminal history

• Health/ Physical

• TB Test (annually)

• Hepatitis B Vaccine or waiver

• Influenza Vaccine or waiver

• Physical Fitness

• Up to date immunizations– MMR, varicella etc.

Approximate 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

WHAT 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!

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

RADIOLOGIC 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)

Want to be successful?

• Outside Job– LESS THAN 16 hrs per week

• Healthy– Rest, exercise and eat well– Helps you COMBAT ILLNESS

• Support system• Back up Plan

– CHILDCARE– CAR PROBLEMS

What can you do while waiting to start the

program?

Recommendations for preparation while waiting

THEATER ARTS – ACTING CLASS

BEGINNING SPEECH CLASS

ADAPATIVE PE ASSISSTANT CLASS (PE 201)

• ESL – Language & Communication classes

• VOLUNTEER (Observation) HOURS IN A RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

More Suggestions While waiting to start the program:

• WORK & SAVE YOUR $$$$$$$– Recommended not to work more than 16 – 20

hours per week outside of program

• FULL TIME – DAY TIME PROGRAM• Monday – Friday ( No weekends)• 7:00 AM – 7:00PM• Optional 1 -2 weeks of evening shift last summer

semester in the program

Early years in Radiologic Technology

• Nurses or nurses aides taught how to “take an x-ray”

• NO special education

• Only “ON THE JOB” training

• Experience the best teacher

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

Radiologic Technologists

are the largest group of

allied health professionals

in the country

Did You Know...?

What does an RT do?

Performs radiographic exams to help in diagnosis and treatment of

diseases, injury and illnesses

How RADIOGRAPHS (X-RAYS) ARE MADE

• X-rays created in an x-ray tube – controlled by the technologist

• Patient is placed into a position to see the anatomy best

• Radiation passes through and leaves an

impression on the film inside of the x-ray cassette

X-rays can provide information about:

• Obstructions (blockage)

• Tumors

• Fractures

• Other diseases & illnesses

The Radiologic Technologist Role• Preserve life

• Avoiding further harm• Obtaining further

medical assistance• Knowing when

assistance is warranted (most important)

DIVERSITYEXAMS & PEOPLE

PATIENTS ARE:• INFANTS • ELDERLY• ALL CLASSES• ALL ETHICITY• ALL BACKGROUND

• HEAD TO TOES• TRAUMA• SPECIAL

PROCEDURES• CRITICAL PATIENTS• WALK INS• SURGERY

ALL PATIENTS

HEAD INJURIES• It is not the

radiologic technologist responsibility to diagnose, but it is useful to have basic knowledge for assessment purposes

communitedOpen fracture

Have more Questions??

Mina Colunga

www.elcamino.edu/faculty/mcolunga

Program Website:

www.elcamino.edu/academics/healthsciences/radiologictech/

Thank you!