Program Overview

Introduction to the Radiologic Technology Program

The Radiologic Technology program is designed to provide students with the necessary education and training to become competent radiologic technologists. The program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Program Overview

• The program requires full-time attendance and studies.
• Students must complete six consecutive semesters (23 consecutive months) of full-time enrollment in radiologic technology courses.
• Students must also complete the SRJC associate degree requirements.
• It is highly recommended that students complete all general education requirements prior to entering the radiologic technology program.

Admission Requirements

• All prerequisite coursework must be completed at the time of submitting an application to the program.
• Official documentation of coursework demonstrating a letter grade "C" or higher is required at the time of submitting an application to the program.
• Applications will be ranked according to points earned in the selection criteria for consideration of admittance into the RT program.
• Selection is based on information obtained from the admission requirements and the number of points the applicant has earned.
• Applications are numerically ranked according to the total number of points.
• A maximum of 22 students will be admitted, dependent on space-available at clinical education facilities.

Program Prerequisites

• Information about the prerequisites for the radiologic technology program MAJOR is available.
• Information about the prerequisites for the radiologic technology program CERTIFICATE is available.
• It is recommended that students meet with a Health Sciences Counselor to develop a plan for completing the program prerequisites.
• Some coursework carries a recency requirement, which means that the student has taken and passed the course within 5 years of the application close date with a final letter grade of "C" or higher.
• Recency applies to Anatomy and Medical Terminology only.

Program Costs

• The cost is based on the number of units for each individual course, currently at $46.00 per unit.
• In addition to college tuition and registration fees, there are a number of other costs associated with the radiologic technology program.
• Students in the first year spend approximately $1,500 to $2,000 on required materials, including textbooks, skill lab kits, uniforms, and the costs associated with meeting the health requirements and background screening for the program.
• There are additional costs for maintaining reliable transportation and gas to get to and from clinical sites.

Clinical Experience

• Students in the radiologic technology program rotate through various clinical sites within Sonoma, Marin, Napa, Lake, and Mendocino Counties and the surrounding communities.
• We have affiliation with 22 clinical facilities from Willits to Greenbrae, Clearlake, and Napa.
• All students must be able to attend clinical during the day or occasional evening on any day of the week assigned.
• Every student in the program will be rotated through different clinical sites, and may occasionally include the evening shift and weekend assignments.
• Transportation to and from clinical sites is the responsibility of the student.

Degree and Certification

• When you have completed the radiologic technologist curriculum, you will receive a certificate of completion from the radiologic technology program, and, if you have completed the other educational requirements, an Associate Degree in Radiology upon graduation.
• You will be eligible to take the National Board Certifying Exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and to apply to the State of CA Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch for the CRT certification that allows you to practice radiologic technology in the State of CA.
• You could also continue your education for a Bachelor in Science in Radiologic Technology (BSRT), if desired.

Application Process

• The radiologic technology program has one application period per year, which opens in October and closes in March.
• 22 students will be selected from the annual applicant pool for the subsequent fall semester of the next academic year.
• Applications must be received in the Health Sciences office prior to the application deadline.
• Official transcripts from colleges other than SRJC need to be submitted and received by Admissions and Records prior to applying.
• In addition to the official transcripts submitted to admissions and records, we ask that you also submit paper copies of unofficial transcripts for us to use as a part of the admission process.

Career Opportunities

• The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has information about the various imaging modalities available for a career in medical imaging.
• These "career encounters" offer insight for the potential health care professional to make an informed choice whether a career in healthcare is the right choice for you.

Additional Information

• Students who can demonstrate by official transcripts that they possess an associate degree or higher from another accredited institution will meet the eligibility requirement for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• If you have completed a prerequisite course at another school, you may need to submit a course substitution.
• If your course is from another school that is not listed on our articulation agreement, please be sure that you submit a course substitution, a college catalog description of that course, and official documentation (transcript if not already in file with admissions and records) that you have completed the course with a letter grade "C" or higher.