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EL CAMINO COLLEGERADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAM

APPLICATION AND PROGRAM

INFORMATION - Revised 2011

For Health Careers Class

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...?

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

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

2020

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

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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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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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)

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

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

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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What can you do while waiting to start the

program?

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

Types of Diagnostic Exams• CHEST• EXTREMITIES• SKULL / FACIAL• SPINE• GASTROINTESTINAL• INTERVENTIONAL

RADIOGRAPHY

What does an RT do?

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

ALL Types of PATIENTS

FLUOROSCOPY-

XRAYS IN MOTION

ADVANCED SKILL LEVELSAFTER COMPLETION OF R.T.

• ULTRASOUND

• NUCLEAR MEDICINE

• MANAGEMENT

• EDUCATION

• CAT SCAN • MRI • ANGIOGRAPHY • RADIATION THERAPY • MAMMOGRAPHY• PET • Bone Densitometry

ULTRASOUND

uses a technique similar to Navy SONAR to produce diagnostic images.

                                                    

CAT SCAN

& MRI

NUCLEAR

MEDICINE

Angiography – interventional radiography

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 ??

Other working opportunities…

• Registry (local)

• Registry (out of state)

• X rays taken around the world !!

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?

• RadTech@elcamino.edu

• Information posted on RT webpageFor general questions, please review ECC RT Program webpageRadTechDirector@elcamino.edu to Email Program Director