11 EL CAMINO COLLEGE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM APPLICATION AND PROGRAM INFORMATION - Revised 2011 For Health Careers Class

22 Welcome 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

33 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY “HIGH TECH” – “HIGH TOUCH” PROFESSION Caring for others Helping others

44 OLD & NEW WAYS FILM SCREEN to DIGITAL IMAGING THE PROFESSION & SKILL LEVELS ARE CHANGING!

55 Digital Imaging is ECC 1 st College to get digital in lab

66 Radiologic Technologists are the largest group of allied health professionals in the country Did You Know...?

77 What is a RADIOLOGIC 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

88 WHY CHOOSE RADIOGRAPHY? ISN’T IT DANGEROUS?

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11 Practices Radiation Safety to Self & Others

12 Rad Tech Programs University-based College-based Hospital-based Military Commercial Schools

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14 EL CAMINO COLLEGE RADIOLOGIC 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

15 ECC GRADUATE WITH A.S. (Associate in Science) Degree Radiologic Technology Certificate Eligible to take STATE & NATIONAL LICENSES

16 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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18 CLINICAL PRACTICE INTERNSHIP AT LOCAL HOSPITALS 2000 hours completed Of clinical education 500+ hours of academic courses

19 LAB PRACTICE

20 Student Mentors = Lab Practice

21 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!

22 What can you do NOW to prepare for a career in the Health Sciences? COURSE REQUIREMENTS

23 HOW 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

24 HOW MUCH $$$$$$ to attend ECC $26/unit End of program = 91 units + ( $ ) APPROXIMATE PROGRAM TOTAL = $3,000 High School (210 units) = free University $110/unit to $1000/unit Private RT Schools ~ $15,000 to - $30,000

25 El Camino College Application “Prerequisite” Courses Anatomy & 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 25

26 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

27 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

28 MAJOR (minimum grade of “C”) GENERAL EDUCATION English 1A Intermediate Algebra- Math (70 or 73) or 80 CIS 13Humanities- 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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30 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

31 NEW INFO – As of ANNUAL APPLICATION Process One time filing period - SPRING (March 1 – April 22, 2011) Information is loaded on RT WEBPAGE: 31 WAITING LIST ?

32 ANNUAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD March 1 – April 22, 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

33 APPLICATION 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.

34 Application 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 radiologictechwww.elcamino.edu/academics/healthsciences/ radiologictech

35 Summary of Applicant POINTS:75 max SECTION MAX PTS Part 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 ==================================================== Part 5: Waitlist Position if Filed before Summer – 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

36 “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

37 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

38 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

39 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.

40 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 TEL: (651) Web Site: For a Pre-Application Packet $75.00

41 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

42 Acceptance into the program… Mandatory Orientation Summer before program starts

43 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

44 WHAT 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!

45 RAD TECH PROGRAM COURSES ANATOMY POSITIONING RADIATION PHYSICS RADIATION PROTECTION RADIATION PRINCIPLES PATIENT CARE IMAGE PRODUCTION FILM CRITIQUE ETHICS PATHOLOGY SPECIAL PROCEDURES VENIPUNCTURE CLINICAL HOURS

46 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM COURSES FIRST YEAR 1st Semester/ Units 2nd Semester/ Units 3rd Summer / Units Clinical R.T R.T R.T hrs arranged : ( hrs/wk) (24 hrs/week) (35 hrs/week) Academic R.T R.T R.T SECOND YEAR 4th Semester /Units 5th Semester/ Units 6th Summer / Units Clinical R.T R.T R.T hrs arranged : (24hrs/wk) (24 hrs/week) (40 hrs/week) Academic R.T R.T R.T R.T R.T POST SESSION 7th. Semester Units (First 8 weeks of Fall Semester) Clinical & Review Class R.T hrs arranged : (24hrs/wk for 8 weeks + 3 hrs/ wk on campus review)

47 For 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

48 Approximate Costs to Start the Program ~$ Textbooks Total: ~ $ st yr 1 st semester ~ $ nd year Uniforms ~ $ 200 Health Physical & Tests ~ $ 200 CPR card ~ $ 50 Background Check ~ $ 50 Other Supplies ~ $ 50 Tuition, etc (20/unit x 12 units) ~300

49 CPR CARDS BLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER AHA (AMERICAN HEART ASSOC) 2 YEAR CARD Do not get until starting program NEW STANDARDS JUNE 2006 (American Red Cross – 1 year only)

50 What can you do while waiting to start the program?

51 More 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 LEVELS AFTER 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

64 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 !!

66 PROGRAM INFORMATION search line: radiologic technology healthsciences/radiologictech/index.asp Left side links: PROGRAM INFORMATION APPLICATION INFORMATION FAQ’s

67 Questions? Information posted on RT webpage For general questions, please review ECC RT Program webpage to Program Director