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.
San Diego Mesa College
Radiologic Technology Program website
