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EL CAMINO COLLEGE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

1. EL CAMINO COLLEGE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. APPLICATION AND PROGRAM INFORMATION - Revised 2011 For Health Careers Class. 2. Welcome to Radiologic Technology. Program Information How to Apply What classes are needed Who can apply Is there a waiting list? How long?

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EL CAMINO COLLEGE RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

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  1. 1 EL CAMINO COLLEGERADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM APPLICATION AND PROGRAM INFORMATION - Revised 2011 For Health Careers Class

  2. 2 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

  3. 3 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY “HIGH TECH” – “HIGH TOUCH” PROFESSION Caring for others Helping others

  4. 4 OLD & NEW WAYS FILM SCREEN to DIGITAL IMAGING THE PROFESSION & SKILL LEVELS ARE CHANGING!

  5. 5 Digital Imaging is here @ ECC1st College to get digital in lab

  6. 6 Did You Know...? Radiologic Technologists are the largest group of allied health professionals in the country

  7. 7 What is aRADIOLOGIC 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

  8. 8 WHY CHOOSE RADIOGRAPHY? ISN’T IT DANGEROUS?

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  11. 11 Practices Radiation Safety to Self & Others

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

  13. 13 The El Camino College Experience

  14. 14 EL CAMINO COLLEGERADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGYPROGRAM • 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. 15 ECC GRADUATE WITH • A.S. (Associate in Science) Degree • Radiologic Technology Certificate Eligible to take STATE & NATIONAL LICENSES

  16. 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.

  17. 17 El Camino College

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

  19. 19 LAB PRACTICE

  20. 20 Student Mentors = Lab Practice

  21. 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. 22 What can you do NOW to prepare for a career in the Health Sciences? COURSE REQUIREMENTS

  23. 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. 24 HOW MUCH $$$$$$ • to attend ECC $26/unit • End of program = 91 units + ( $2400.00) • 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. 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 27

  28. 28 2011 AS Degree MAJOR (minimum grade of “C”)GENERAL EDUCATION

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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 30

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

  32. ANNUAL APPLICATION FILING PERIOD March 1 – April 22, 2011 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 32

  33. 33 APPLICATION - 2011 • 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 • www.elcamino.edu/academics/healthsciences/radiologictech

  35. 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 2010 4 – 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. 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 36 “Extra Points”

  37. 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. 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. 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. 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 55120-1155 • TEL: (651) 687-0048 Web Site: www.arrt.org • For a Pre-Application Packet $75.00

  41. 41 criminal background check • 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.

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

  43. 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. 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. ANATOMY POSITIONING RADIATION PHYSICS RADIATION PROTECTION RADIATION PRINCIPLES PATIENT CARE IMAGE PRODUCTION FILM CRITIQUE ETHICS PATHOLOGY SPECIAL PROCEDURES VENIPUNCTURE + 2000 CLINICAL HOURS 45 RAD TECH PROGRAM COURSES

  46. FIRST YEAR 1st Semester/ Units 2nd Semester/ Units 3rd Summer / Units Clinical R.T. 106 4 R.T. 107 7 R.T. 108 5 hrs arranged : (12 - 15hrs/wk) (24 hrs/week) (35 hrs/week) Academic R.T. 111 4 R.T. 124 4 R.T. 123 4 SECOND YEAR 4th Semester /Units 5th Semester/ Units 6th Summer / Units Clinical R.T. 217 7 R.T. 218 7 R.T. 219 6 hrs arranged : (24hrs/wk) (24 hrs/week) (40 hrs/week) Academic R.T. 233 3 R.T. 255 4 R.T. 244 4 R.T. 91 1 R.T. 93 1 POST SESSION 7th. Semester Units (First 8 weeks of Fall Semester) Clinical & Review Class R.T. 328 4.5 hrs arranged : (24hrs/wk for 8 weeks + 3 hrs/ wk on campus review) 46 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM COURSES Sample

  47. 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. 48 Approximate Costs to Start the Program ~$ 1500.00 • Textbooks Total: ~ $ 800 1st yr 1st semester • ~ $ 200 2nd 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. 49 CPR CARDSBLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER • AHA (AMERICAN HEART ASSOC) • http://www.americanheart.org • 2 YEAR CARD • Do not get until starting program • NEW STANDARDS JUNE 2006 (American Red Cross – 1 year only)

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

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