Radiologic Technology - Orange County Community College

Radiologic Technology from Orange County Community College is a Campus Associate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description The Associate in Applied Science degree program in Radiologic Technology prepares students to apply to takethe Registry exam offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists to become a radiographer . An essential member of the healthcare team, the radiographer positions body parts accurately and manipulates radiographic equipment to produce a quality diagnostic image with the least amount of radiation necessary. The Radiologic Technology program is dedicated to providing each student with the educational activities necessary to develop the required critical thinking and technical and interpersonal skills of the radiographer . The highly skilled radiographer is educated in properly caring for the patient?s needs during the radiographic examination, manipulates radiographic and computerized equipment, as well as adheres to protocols in bedside, CT and operatingroom areas, selects technical factors and diagnostic parameters, instructs and assists the patient in order to obtain the necessary positioning, demonstrates appropriate application of radiation safety principles of ?time, distance and shielding,? in order to protect the patient, self and others, exhibits care and accuracy in the administration, preparation and disposal of drugs and contrast agents. View more details on Orange County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.