Radiography - Overview

• Program Information
• Radiographer Duties
• Program Faculty
• Prerequisite Information
• Physical Requirements
• Graduation Requirements
• Programmatic Accreditation

Program Information

The 24-month (8 Quarter) continuous Radiography program provides didactic and clinical education in Radiography. Clinical practice occurs at partnering medical centers and medical offices in Northern California. Program participants can expect substantial off-campus study and preparation for classroom lecture and lab exercises. Major holidays are observed and break periods are observed between academic quarters. Annual academic calendars are published in advance.

Upon completion of this program, graduates are eligible to sit for state and national certification examinations.

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Radiographer Duties

The radiographer is responsible for producing diagnostic images using various types of x-ray producing equipment and image-processing and recording devices. Obtaining high-quality diagnostic images requires conscientious selection of exposure factors, optimal positioning of anatomy and diligent application of safety measures to protect the patient and others in close proximity from the potentially harmful effects of x-rays.

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Program Faculty

Program Director
Gregory Wheeler, BA, CRT(F), RT(R)(CT)

Assistant Program Director
Steve Diaz CRT, RT(R)(F) , RT (R) 

Faculty
Paul Clement, RT(R), CRT
Kelly Angel, BSRS, CRTM, RT(R)(M)(CT)(MR)
Michelle Henderson, CRT, RT(R)
Audrey Lee, B.A., CRT, RT
Lindsey Swift, CRT, RT

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Prerequisite Requirements

All prerequisite requirements must be completed prior to applying to the program.

All applicants must have completed the following courses with a grade of “C” or better. Courses must be college level and a minimum of 3 units.

• Human Anatomy & Physiology with a lab (college level)
• Intermediate Algebra
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Computer Science

The following courses are suggested additional courses (college level):

• Medical Terminology
• Human Biology
• Social Sciences
• Arts/Hummanities

Note: All foreign diplomas and transcripts must include a notarized translation in English and must be evaluated by a foreign transcript agency prior to submission.

Note: Course descriptions of prerequisites are provided on pages D and E of the 2008 application packet. Prerequisite requirements differ for each program. Please review your programs prerequisite requirements.

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Physical Requirements

You must be physically able to:

• Stand and/or walk up to 8 hours throughout an 8-hour shift
• Lift and move a maximum of a 290-pound patient in a 2-person/3-person transfer
• Must be able to operate and manipulate all radiography equipment
• Reach above shoulders up to 6 hours throughout an 8-hour shift
• Reach forward 18 inches holding an object up to 15 pounds
• Bend, crouch, or stoop 20 times per hour
• Push a patient in a wheelchair or gurney 300 feet or further, as required by structural design of the building
• Move loads of up to 45 pounds 25 times per hour

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Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a certificate of completion from any of the KPSAHS programs, students are required to successfully complete all didactic and clinical education courses and hours, including co-requisites if applicable. In addition, all financial obligations to the program must be fulfilled.

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Programmatic Accreditation

The Radiography program is accredited by the State of California and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

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