The RT program is a twenty-two and a half months, full-time course of study consisting of didactic and supervised clinical training.
No. All RT classes and labs are held during the day, Monday – Friday.
Students spend 40 hours per week which include class lectures, labs and clinical hours.
No. All RT Prerequisite and General Education courses must be completed prior to the April 1st application deadline.
Successful RT students work no more than 20 hours per week. This allows adequate study time in addition to the classroom and clinical components.
In addition to the college general education coursework, here are six (6) college-level prerequisite courses which must be completed with a minimum grade of C by the April 1st application deadline.
Yes. The General Education Verification form signed by a counselor is required of all applicants.
A technician holds a Limited Permit license issued by and only valid in the State of California and has limited employment settings. A technologist is fully credentialed, is eligible for National and State licensing exams and can be employed by hospitals. Graduates of ARMC RT program are radiologic technologists.
No. Career specializations such as ultrasound, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy require further education. Our graduates usually attend Loma Linda University for advanced medical imaging education.
The RT Program includes all coursework to complete the Associate in Science degree and eligibility to take the National (ARRT), and California (CRT) licensing exams and State of California RT Fluoroscopy Permit exam. Once a license is granted, the graduate is eligible for entry-level RT positions.
Fluoroscopy is not offered as a stand-alone course, although it is included as part of the 2-year RT program.
Applicants successfully pass a background check. In addition, it is highly recommended that individuals who have been involved in a criminal proceeding or who have been charged with or convicted of a crime file a request for an Ethics Pre-Application Review with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) to undergo an early ethics review. Further information is available at www.arrt.org and click on the Ethics link.
Starting salaries are approximately $32 - $37 per hour in the immediate area. Salaries will vary by place of employment, geographic location, education and experience.
Applications are available annually from October through March. New classes begin each August.
Radiology Program Staff
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