Transcript Getting Your License El Camino College x

introducing
Radiologic Technology
A “Radiologic Technologist” (or Radiographer)
 Medical Professional
In a challenging field
 Safely uses x-rays to image anatomy
Positions
Using sophisticated technology
Practices radiation protection
 Provides quality-diagnostic images
Assists DR
Communicates with patient
Practices patient privacy
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Getting Your License
Accredited
X-ray
program
Take ARRT
exam
Get x-ray
license
El Camino College x-ray program is accredited with a nearly 100% pass rate.
What kind of programs are
there?
University based, college based, hospital based,
military, commercial schools
Various RT Programs
Certification vs. License
• ARRT
– National certification
• R.T.
– Must take an exam
• Pass with 75%
– Can take this after
completing program
• CRT
– State Licensing
– Must pass ARRT exam to
get this
– Pay fee to get
radiography license (R)
– Take fluoroscopy exam
and pay a fee for (F)
license
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The El Camino Experience
38 years
assisting
Imaging Professionals
To reach their goals!
Radiologic Technologist
• ECC program is for an entry level into the profession
• Radiation Therapy and Nuclear Medicine would require
additional education
Certification/licenses
• ARRT- American Registry of Radiologic Technologies
– Provides national certification
• CRT-- California Registered Technologist
– After completing ARRT exam you pay a fee and get your California
license to practice
– A separate test is taken for fluoroscopy
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ECC’s Program
• 2 year Associates Degree Program
– Not including prerequisites
– Starts last week of August and completes mid
October – approximately 26 months, can change
depending ……
• 2-3 courses on campus each semester and
24 – 35 hours per week of internship
training in the affiliated hospitals per
semester
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Upon Graduation from ECC
• Associates Degree in Science
• Certificate of Completion from an Accredited
Radiologic Technology Program
Accredited by JRCERT
• ARRT Approved
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RT Programs
Didactic and Clinical Education
FIG. 5–1 The articulation of didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction.
(From Ford C, ed: Clinical education for the allied health professions, St Louis, 1978, Mosby.)
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LICENSURE
• Graduation from an
accredited Radiologic
Technology program
• Passing board exam
with 75% or better.
ARRT – American Registry of Radiologic Technology (RT)
Radiologic Technologist (R.T.) (R)
California – State Dept. of Health –RHB
C.R.T (R,F)
RADIOGRAPHY & FLUOROSCOPY CERTS
Questions to ask about a Program
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What is your pass rate?
Average scores on ARRT exam
Length of Program
Limited XT vs. Fully Accredited R.T
Job Outlook/Prospects- Pay Rate
Accreditation Status
Cost
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SALARY RANGES RT’s
• NEW R.T. = $ 25 -$38 PER HOUR
• ON-CALL + O.T. $45,000 – $60,000 YR
• ADVANCE SPECIALTIES
• $ 30 - $50 PER HOUR
• HEALTH CARE – a consistent employment outlook
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Variety of Work Settings
• physicians offices,
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• clinical outpatient facilities,
• free standing imaging centers,
• mobile imaging centers
• portable services to rehabs
• Mammo’s to under privileged areas
• Urgent care
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Additional Opportunities
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Education
Administration
Management (QM)
Commercial
Radiologist Assistant
= RA
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OTHER PATHWAYS
• SALES
• APPLICATIONS SPECIALIST
• INDUSTRIAL X-RAY
• MANAGEMENT (DEGREE)
• EDUCATON
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TRAVELING TECHNOLOGIST =
SEE THE WORLD AND GET $$$
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