Certificate & Degree Details

• Mammography Certificate

  Technology and Health Division
  Radiologic Technology Department
  The Mammography program is designed to prepare competent and professional mammographers equipped to meet the needs of the healthcare community. A primary responsibility of technologists is to create images of patients’ breasts using medical imaging equipment, which helps doctors screen, diagnose, and treat diseases. The program provides a complete educational experience. Students will have the opportunity to develop competence in patient care, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical skills, preparing them to become proficient mammographers. The curriculum includes the didactic and clinical competency requirements set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), Mammography Quality  Standards Act (MQSA) training requirements, and the educational standards established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Educational activities include lecture, discussions, group activities, and hands-on clinical training. 

  Upon completion of the program, technologists certified and registered by the ARRT in a supporting discipline are eligible to apply for ARRT certification in mammography, as well as certification by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

  Required Courses

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  RAD 3C	Clinical Experience 3C	7
  RAD 4	Clinical Experience 4	4
  RAD 40	Mammography Principles and Procedures	3
  Total Units		14

  Mammography Website

• Radiologic Technology AS Degree

  Technology and Health Division
  Radiologic Technology Department
  The Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology and is recognized by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The program is designed to prepare competent and professional entry-level radiographers able to meet the needs of the healthcare community. A primary responsibility of technologists is to create images of patients’ bodies using medical imaging equipment. This helps doctors diagnose and treat diseases and injuries.

  The program provides a complete educational experience. Program curriculum includes the radiography didactic and clinical competency requirements set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT), and the educational standards established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Educational activities include lecture, discussions, group activities, labs, and hands-on clinical training.

  Upon completion of the Associate of Science (AS) degree in Radiologic Technology, graduates are eligible to apply for certification by the ARRT and the CDPH.

  Required Courses

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  ANAT 10A	Introductory Human Anatomy	4-5
  or ANAT 35	Human Anatomy
  ANAT 10B	Introductory Human Physiology	4-5
  or ANAT 36	Human Physiology
  MEDI 90	Medical Terminology	3
  PHYS 1	Physics	4
  RAD 1A	Clinical Experience 1A	4.5
  RAD 1B	Clinical Experience 1B	2.5
  RAD 2A	Clinical Experience 2A	4.5
  RAD 2B	Clinical Experience 2B	2.5
  RAD 3A	Clinical Experience 3A	7
  RAD 3B	Clinical Experience 3B	2.5
  RAD 3C	Clinical Experience 3C	7
  RAD 4	Clinical Experience 4	4
  RAD 30	Radiographic Pathology	1.5
  RAD 31	Fluoroscopy	2
  RAD 32	Digital Imaging in Radiology	2
  RAD 33	Radiobiology	2
  RAD 50	Introduction to Radiologic Science and Health Care	3
  RAD 61A	Theory of Radiologic Technology	4
  RAD 61B	Radiographic Procedures I	3
  RAD 61C	Radiographic Procedures I Laboratory	1.5
  RAD 62A	Theory of Radiologic Technology	4
  RAD 62B	Radiographic Procedures II	3
  RAD 62C	Radiographic Procedures II Laboratory	1.5
  RAD 63	Theory of Radiologic Technology	1
  RAD 64	Theory of Radiologic Technology	4
  RAD 91	Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences	3
  Total Units		85-87

  To remain in the program, students must maintain a grade of “C” or better in all courses.

  Radiologic Technology Website