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Radiologic Technology
The certificate program prepares the student for certification as a full diagnostic radiographer. Training includes operation of X-ray equipment, exposing and processing films, applying protective shields, positioning patients, ethics, patient care with the radiology department and optional exposure to either nuclear medicine or radiation therapy and ultrasound. The program will also include 23 units of directed clinical practice which satisfies the required hours of clinical practice. The length of the program is four semesters and includes two summer sessions.

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Certificate Associate in Science
Associate in Science Degree
Radiologic Technology
Completion of BIOL 160, ENGL 101, MATH 46, CISC 150 or CICSC 181, and PSYC 111 or PSYC 101 OR MEDA 102 are required prior to application.
CoursesUnits
RADT 105, Basic Radiologic Technology3
RADT 110, Recording Media and Processing2
RADT 120A, Radiographic Exposure2
RADT 120B, Radiographic Exposure - Laboratory1
RADT 130, Radiologic Nursing Procedures2
RADT 199, Radiographic Positioning I2
RADT 200, Radiographic Positioning II2
RADT 211, Radiographic Positioning III2
RADT 220, Advanced Radiologic Technology3
RADT 230, Science for Radiologic Technologist2
RADT 240, Radiation Biology1
RADT 241, Sectional Anatomy1
RADT 242, Organization of Radiology1
RADT 244, CT and MRI Imaging3
RADT 251A, Directed Clinical Practice3
RADT 251C, Directed Clinical Practice3
RADT 252A, Directed Clinical Practice5
RADT 252B, Directed Clinical Practice5
RADT 253A, Directed Clinical Practice5
RADT 253B, Directed Clinical Practice5
Total Units = 53

San Diego Mesa College *Note: An associate degree is awarded by the San Diego Community College District colleges in recognition of completion of a minimum of 60 units of specified requirements. See the college catalog for details.

Recommended Electives: Radiologic Technology 248.