Certificate & Degree Details

• Computed Tomography

  Technology and Health Division
  Certificate E0687
  The Computed Tomography (CT) program at Mt. SAC is a two semester certificate program open to Technologists who possess a valid California Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) license and are certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in one of the following supporting disciplines: Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (or NMTCB), or Radiation Therapy. The program provides a complete educational experience for registered Radiologic Technologists (RT’s) who wish to expand their skills into the study in the theory and practice of CT. Students will have the opportunity to learn and develop competence in patient care, communication skills, critical thinking, and technical skills that will prepare the student to become a competent entry level CT Technologist.
  The program curriculum is designed to meet the CT educational and clinical training requirements set forth by the ARRT. The educational standards established by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) are also incorporated into the curriculum. Educational activities include lecture, discussions, group activities, and hands-on clinical training at a clinical site.
  The program includes:

  • ARRT clinical experience requirements and content specifications
  • ARRT 16 hour structured education requirement
  • ​Course work in cross sectional anatomy, pathology, patient care and safety, CT procedures, equipment, image evaluation, instrumentation, technique, physics, quality assurance, and quality control.
     

  Clinical training will be conducted at affiliated healthcare institutions and there is no guarantee the student will be placed close to home. Hours for clinical training are arranged with the clinical site (days and times will vary depending on the site). No arrangements for part time status are available.
  Applicants will be required to complete a background check, physical, and provide proof of immunizations during the admissions process.
  Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a Certificate of Completion from Mt. San Antonio College. Technologist certified and registered by ARRT in the appropriate disciplines will be eligible to sit for the ARRT Computed Tomography certification examination.

  Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

  Required Courses

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  RAD 7A	Computed Tomography Clinical Experience 7A	2
  RAD 7B	Computed Tomography Clinical Experience 7B	7
  RAD 70	Computed Tomography Sectional Anatomy and Pathology	2
  RAD 71	Computed Tomography Procedures and Patient Care	3
  RAD 72	Computed Tomography Physics and Instrumentation	3
  Total Units		17

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

  Computed Tomography Website (https://www.mtsac.edu/radiologic/computed-tomography/)

• Radiologic Technology, AS

  Technology and Health Division
  Degree S1206
  The Radiologic Technology program, which is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), is designed to prepare students to function as certified radiologic technologists. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the diagnostic uses of x-ray, as well as the technical skills to use x-ray equipment in both laboratory and clinical settings. The courses are developed to enable students to operate x-ray equipment, assist in the diagnosis of disease, and to observe proper medical ethics. Students will learn the nature of radiation, the principles of electricity, the structure of x-ray machines, and the operation of a clinical x-ray department.

  Upon completion of the Associate in Sciences degree in Radiologic Technology, graduates are eligible to apply for the registry examination through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the California Certification of Radiologic Technology. This is a licensed profession, and a valid Social Security number is required to obtain state certification and national licensure.

  This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

  Required Courses

  Course List

  Course Prefix	Course Name	Units
  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 and Radiobiology	4
  RAD 32	Digital Imaging in Radiology	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		70

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

  Radiologic Technology Website