The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program at Los Angeles City College is to Provide the student with a stimulating environment in which to achieve educational and personal growth while developing the technical skills necessary for success as a professional diagnostic medical radiographer. The atmosphere of a major urban community college provides a flexible and balanced structure which supports individual students needs within the framework of high educational standards. Program Goals

Radiologic technology is a health care profession whose practictioners work in hospitals, clinics, and free standing imaging centers. The Radiographer is a member of the health care team who works directly with the patient and the physician in performing a wide variety of diagnostic and interventional therapy procedures. The radiographer must be proficient in the knowledge of radiographic exposure, anatomy,patient positioning the operation of specialized equipment and the care and management of the patient. The rapid expansion of medical diagnostic imaging has greatly increased the diversity and utility of medical diagnosis. A career in radiologic technology offers vast opportunities for advancement.