California provides academic and clinical training opportunities in radiology technology.
Radiologic technicians are trained medical professionals and are responsible for performing diagnostic radiologic examinations. Technicians must be able to operate X-ray equipment, position patients, produce images, and provide radiation safety and care for patients. Graduates of a radiologic technology program are eligible for the certification examination through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and California State Certification. Career opportunities for California radiologic technicians are available in hospitals, imaging centers and clinics.
Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College offers students a 2-year radiologic technology program. The program combines academic training with off-campus laboratory experience at local medical facilities. The associate degree program offers courses in radiographic positioning, principles of radiographic imaging, fluoroscopy, medical imaging pathology and radiation physics. Not only do these courses teach students the practical applications involved in radiologic technology, but ensure that students have the critical thinking, problem solving and communication skills to work in this field.
Cabrillo College
6500 Soquel Drive
Aptos, CA 95003
831-479-6100
cabrillo.edu
Los Angeles City College
The radiologic technology program at Los Angeles City College teaches students to perform diagnostic and interventional procedures. Students study the foundational principles involved in radiographic exposure, patient positioning, imaging equipment and patient care. In addition to core radiologic technology courses, students must spend one year, 36 hours per week, in a clinical education program at a local medical facility. These facilities include Good Samaritan Hospital, Saint Vincent Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center--West Los Angeles and Kaiser Permanente Medical Center--Sunset.
Los Angeles City College
855 N Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029
323-953-4000
lacitycollege.edu
Santa Barbara City College
The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology accredits the 24-month radiologic technology program at Santa Barbara City College. Students in this program are taught to perform all the diagnostic procedures within an X-ray department. The program requires students to complete four clinical rotations to ensure that they are prepared to work in a professional setting, are able to communicate with other medical professionals and can effectively prepare and perform radiologic procedures on patients.
Santa Barbara City College
721 Cliff Drive
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
805-965-0581
sbcc.edu
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