1. introducing Radiologic Technology

2. 2 A “Radiologic Technologist” (or Radiographer)  Medical Professional  In a challenging field  Safely uses x-rays to image anatomy  Positions  Using sophisticated technology  Practices radiation protection  Provides quality-diagnostic images  Assists DR  Communicates with patient  Practices patient privacy

3. Getting Your License El Camino College x-ray program is accredited with a nearly 100% pass rate. 1AccreditedX-rayprogram 2 Take ARRT exam 3 Get x-ray license

4. What kind of programs are there? University based, college based, hospital based, military, commercial schools

5. Various RT Programs

6. 6 Certification vs. License ARRT – National certification R.T. – Must take an exam Pass with 75% – Can take this after completing program CRT – State Licensing – Must pass ARRT exam to get this – Pay fee to get radiography license (R) – Take fluoroscopy exam and pay a fee for (F) license

7. The El Camino Experience 38 years assisting Imaging Professionals To reach their goals!

8. 8 Radiologic Technologist ECC program is for an entry level into the profession Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine would require additional education Certification/licenses ARRT- American Registry of Radiologic Technologies – Provides national certification CRT-- California Registered Technologist – After completing ARRT exam you pay a fee and get your California license to practice – A separate test is taken for fluoroscopy

9. 9 ECC’s Program 2 year Associates Degree Program – Not including prerequisites – Starts last week of August and completes mid October – approximately 26 months, can change depending …… 2-3 courses on campus each semester and 24 – 35 hours per week of internship training in the affiliated hospitals per semester

10. 10 Upon Graduation from ECC Associates Degree in Science Certificate of Completion from an Accredited Radiologic Technology Program - Accredited by JRCERT ARRT Approved

11. 11 FIG. 5–1 The articulation of didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction. (From Ford C, ed: Clinical education for the allied health professions, St Louis, 1978, Mosby.) RT Programs Didactic and Clinical Education

12. Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program Passing board exam with 75% or better. LICENSURE

13. ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technology (RT) Radiologic Technologist (R.T.) (R) California – State Dept. of Health –RHB C.R.T (R,F) RADIOGRAPHY & FLUOROSCOPY CERTS

14. 14 Questions to ask about a Program What is your pass rate? Average scores on ARRT exam Length of Program Limited XT vs. Fully Accredited R.T Job Outlook/Prospects- Pay Rate Accreditation Status Cost

15. 15 SALARY RANGES RT’s NEW R.T. = $ 25 -$38 PER HOUR ON-CALL + O.T. $45,000 – $60,000 YR ADVANCE SPECIALTIES $ 30 - $50 PER HOUR HEALTH CARE – a consistent employment outlook

16. 16 Variety of Work Settings physicians offices, clinical outpatient facilities, free standing imaging centers, mobile imaging centers portable services to rehabs Mammo’s to under privileged areas Urgent care

17. 17 Additional Opportunities Education Administration Management (QM) Commercial Radiologist Assistant = RA

18. 18 OTHER PATHWAYS SALES APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST INDUSTRIAL X-RAY MANAGEMENT (DEGREE) EDUCATON

19. 19 TRAVELING TECHNOLOGIST = SEE THE WORLD AND GET $$$