The Radiologic Science Certificate of Achievement is available to those who have already earned an Associate Degree or higher upon application to the program. The purpose of the Radiologic Science Program at Merritt College is to prepare qualified practitioners for competency in the art science of diagnostic medical imaging. Radiologic Technologists manipulate sophisticated technical equipment and computers to obtain detailed images of the human body. These images assist physicians in the diagnosis of injury and disease in the clinical environment.

Students participate in classroom instruction and clinical education in our affiliated hospitals throughout the East Bay. The Certificate will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the prerequisite requirements and the certificate major requirements. Program graduates must take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ examination and obtain the California Department of Public Health Radiologic Technologist Certificate to qualify for employment in California.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career opportunities in Radiologic Technology include Radiologic Technologist (RT), Computed Tomography Technologist (CT Technologist), Mammography Technologist, and Applications Specialist.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

- Produce diagnostic quality medical images in a competent, safe, and compassionate manner for all basic radiography examinations in a hospital work environment.

- Communicate effectively with patients by taking appropriate histories, giving clear instructions, and providing information as needed.

- Exercise critical thinking and problem-solving skills by adapting radiologic procedures to individual patient needs and conditions.

- Establish and maintain satisfactory professional relationships with other members of the health care team.

- Function as an effective health care team member by providing services in a manner that complements those performed by other team members.