Frequently Asked Questions

View the Application Procedure for more information.

 

View the Application Procedure for more information.

 

The number of students accepted are dependent on the number of clinical sites and positions available - generally from 20 - 24 students per year.

 

GPA of 2.25+ (Post-high school courses). 

 

Students wishing to transfer from another Radiologic Technology program must contact the Program Director (radtechdirector@elcamino.edu) for assessment.

• Advanced standing will be determined following the submission and evaluation of course descriptions, official transcripts, and verification of clinical experience.
• No more than 1-2 semesters advancement can be allowed and is conditional upon space and final exam scores. 
• Students must have completed courses with a grade of "B"or better, and have a letter from the Program Director that they left "in good standing." 
• Any dismissals due to  violations of the ARRT Code of Ethics or Rules of Ethics, may prevent acceptance into any other Radiologic Technology Program.  

Note: As if December 31, 2021, ARRT will no longer allow see Advanced Placement Option (arrt.org).

 

At El Camino, Anatomy 32 or 34A  is the 4 unit required course (not Anatomy 30) . Physiology 31 or 34B (also requires a prerequisite of Chemistry (4, 20 or 21)

RTEC A - 3 units - must be completed at El Camino CollegeAnatomy and Physiology courses taken at other accredited colleges are acceptable if:  A combo course (A&P) equals 8 units. (4 units each). A 5 or 6 unit course does not meet the 8 unit requirement - this type of course *may (* upon review and evaluation by the Program Director) be used to satisfy the physiology requirement, but a 4 unit Anatomy class must be still completed to meet the requirements of the program- before starting the Rad Tech Program.

Introductory to Radiologic Technology (RTEC A) -  must be completed at ECC in order to file an application to the program - other radiologic technology intro courses from other colleges will not be accepted in lieu of RTEC A.

Note:  If you have taken and passed previous Radiology Courses, then you may be able to enroll in  the RTEC A course during the spring semester that you file the application, but this must be approved by the Program Director prior to the Spring Semester.  You must have an in-progress form completed by the instructor, and must be passing the class with a grade of "B" or better at the time the RT application is filed.  You must include  the "in-progress" report form with your RT application.

 

View About the Program for more information about program start dates and length.

 

This Radiologic Technology Program is a daytime full-time program. Time requirements for the courses taken on campus as well as the clinical internship may require attendance commitments on some days as early as 7 a.m. to as late as 7 p.m., Monday through Fridays, depending on the semester of attendance. Please see the schedule of courses and clinical hours on the information section of the main web page for further details.

To be successful in the program, it is strongly recommended that students do not work more than 20 hours per week. This is a rigors program that requires many hours of study and homework in addition to class and clinical attendance.

 

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For Radiologic Technology, there are the following:

• Associate of Science Degree
• Certificate of Accomplishment

 

All radiologic technology program courses must be taken in sequence, and each course must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" (75%). 

 

GRADING SCALE: A=92-100 / B= 82-90 / C=75-81

A higher grading scale is to keep within the standards of the ARRT Pass rate for the licensing examination.

Applicants with prior training or experience in Radiologic Technology may petition for credit by examination for RT-A, RT#111, RT#106.  Each applicant will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Source: Grading, Catalog

 

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