Program Goals

The Radiological Technology Program seeks to provide graduates who:

1. Are prepared to offer superior patient care and radiation protection skills in the medical environment.

This goal is reached through strong course offerings, a dedicated faculty who are committed to life-long learning and their professional growth, and clinical affiliates Who offer patient care experiences that nurture excellence.

2. Acquire technical skills and knowledge that will enable them to produce diagnostic examinations

This goal is reached through coursework and clinical assignments that are fortified by clinical rotations that are designed to see that the student/s get the broadest exposure to medical procedures and “hands on experience” experience in order to acquire the necessary skills.

3. Will exhibit professionalism in their practice of medical imaging.

This goal is reached with the guidance of staff radiographers, clinical instructors, Radiologists, and others involved in the radiology department, who challenge our Students to exhibit professionalism in the day-to-day interactions. Further, the program faculty places a high priority on professionalism and acts as role models for the students. The commitment to life-long learning evidenced by the faculty further enforces professionalism.

4. Will successfully complete the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the California Certification examinations.

While the primary purpose of instruction is to prepare the student for a successful career in diagnostic medical imaging, the secondary purpose is to see that our students are prepared for their board examinations; the California Certification / Licensure examinations and the American Registry of Radiologic Technology Examination in Radiography. To this end, the faculty maintains current knowledge in the area of textbooks required for the program, review of course objectives and outlines on a regular basis, and consults with the community in regards to the entrance-level skills of our graduates.

5.Will have successful and productive careers in Diagnostic Medical Imaging.

Our goals is to involve students in a wide range of subjects and discipline so that Students acquire an interest in analyzing, inquiring, reading, writing, discussing, and learning that will continue to expand throughout their lives.

All programs and activities of the Los Angeles Community College District are operated in a manner which is free of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disabled, or veteran's status. For detailed information, consult the Los Angeles City College Catalog.