The radiologic technology program is housed within the new RRCC Arvada campus which is home to several other healthcare programs including Physician Assistant, Medical Assistant, Nurse Aide, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Integrated Health Professions, and Massage Therapy. The modern campus houses new lab facilities, and a variety of services including financial aid, advising, admissions, food service, bookstore, etc.
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Radiologic Technology is a JRCERT accredited degree program that prepares students for a career in x-ray imaging as a Radiologic Technologist. The program is full-time, starts in the Fall, and spans 21 month/5 semesters.
Instruction occurs primarily at the Arvada campus, but also via online coursework and clinical internship at medical facilities. Clinical internship occurs throughout the program. Basic clinical training is completed before students enter clinical rotation. A capstone registry review course is required during the final semester prior to graduation.
Radiologic Technologists perform x-ray examinations of patients for diagnostic purposes. Typical duties include:
- Position the patient and equipment to properly to demonstrate anatomy
- Prepare patients for procedures, including taking a medical history and answering questions
- Prepare and administer radiographic contrast for visualization of soft tissues.
- Shield patient from radiation exposure
The following are career paths associated with radiologic technology. Some disciplines require continuing education, additional degrees, and/or on the job training. Visit the ARRT website for more information about requirements for these careers.
Radiologic Technologist, Radiology Technician, Radiographer, Radiologic Technology Educator, Radiology Physician's Assistant, MRI technologist, CT technologist, Nuclear medicine technologist, Sonographer, Radiation Therapist, Cardiovascular Interventional technologist (CVIT), Mammographer, Medical Imaging Department Manager/Director
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Red Rocks Community College offers courses in Arvada, Lakewood and online as well as hybrid courses.
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Becoming a student at RRCC prepares you for transfer to a four-year university, prepares you for an exciting new career or can enhance your current skills.