Diploma
If you are interested in a career that combines medical knowledge, technology, and patient contact, Kaplan College's radiologic technology program is a great place to start. Radiologic technicians are responsible for taking x-rays and administering non-radioactive materials into patients’ bloodstreams for diagnostic purposes. They explain the procedure to patients, and then position the patient and radiographic equipment to ensure that the parts of the body can be properly imaged. An education from Kaplan College can help prepare you to enter this exciting and expanding career field.
Radiologic Technology Program
The mission of the Radiologic Technology program at Kaplan College is to prepare students for employment in the field of radiologic technology as certified radiologic technologists. The program emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and entry-level competencies appropriate for examinations required by the California State Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch, and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
The Radiologic Technology program at Kaplan College is committed to the development of students’ intellectual, analytical, and critical thinking skills, as well as skills performance. To this end, instructional methods are based on established principles and practices of adult learning theory combined with classroom techniques that encourage student participation.
Duties for graduates of this program may include diagnostic imaging procedures in hospital diagnostic imaging departments, surgical theaters, emergency rooms, doctor’s offices, and other health care settings using fixed and/or portable machines. Our radiologic technology program offers hands-on clinical training and includes instruction in:
- Systemic and skeletal anatomy, radiographic terminology, and the principles of radiation protection
- How x-rays are produced and the requirements and design of radiographic, fluoroscopic, mobile, and tomographic equipment
- Medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and common pathologies of the different systems of the body
- Responsibilities of the radiographer to patients, other staff members, and the general public
Certification Preparation
This program is designed, among other things, to help eligible students prepare for the examinations required for licensure by the California State Department of Health Services, Radiologic Health Branch, and for certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).†
Occupational Outcomes
By obtaining a diploma from our radiologic technology program you can seek entry-level positions such as:
- CT technologist
- Darkroom technician
- Mammography technologist
- Radiologic technologist
- Radiology technologist aide
- Special procedures technologist
Program Goals
The goals of the radiologic technology program are as follows:
- Students / graduates should be able to demonstrate effective communication skills.
- Students / graduates should be able to understand the importance of professional development and life-long learning.
- Students / graduates should possess knowledge and skills to demonstrate clinical competence.
- Students / graduates should demonstrate problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- The program strives to prepare qualified radiologic technologists to serve the surrounding employment community.