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The 21-month Radiographic and Imaging Program is a continuous program designed to prepare a radiographer to perform all diagnostic procedures in an X-ray department, as well as other health settings.
The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, (312) 704-5300, and the California Department of Health, (916) 323-2786. JRCERT accreditation qualifies all graduates of the RT Program to take the Diagnostic Radiography ARRT Certification Examination (provided they have not been convicted of a felony).
Courses are arranged in a meaningful sequence and must be taken in the order planned. Progression toward and completion of the Associate Degree requires the attainment of a minimum grade of "C" in all program and adjunct courses. (See "Department Requirements" to follow.)
Campus classes provide theory and laboratory practice, which are correlated with clinical experience in the radiology departments of affiliated institutions. A prescribed, regulation uniform is worn during clinical assignments.
Students must provide their own transportation to all facilities and must be willing to travel 50 miles each way to the various clinical sites. Students are required to complete four clinical site rotations at any of the 16 affiliate sites they are assigned to. Clinical site locations extend from Santa Paula to San Luis Obispo. There is no guarantee that the clinic site will be in their city of residence. The student who misses 10% or more of the clinical portion of the program, each semester, is subject to dismissal pending faculty review.
All students are required to pass a physical exam before entering the program. If at any time before or after acceptance into the program, the student's conduct or physical or emotional health is such that there is potential threat to the well-being of patients, the applicant will be denied admission to, or be withdrawn from, the major.
In addition to the policies and standards of Santa Barbara City College, Health Technologies programs have policies and requirements based on the professional standards and guidelines of their individual regulating state and national accrediting boards. These additional policies and requirements are listed in the student handbook and are reviewed in RT 101, Introduction to Radiography. All policies, including our pregnancy policy, are available upon request.
Returning students must fill out a petition to be approved before readmission into the program. Each petition will be reviewed on an individual basis and considered on space availability. Limited-license radiographers may be eligible for transfer into the program with advanced standing.
Contact the Department Chair (ext. 2504) or the Health Technologies Office (ext. 2366) for further information. Certified radiographers who have completed a hospital-based training program may be eligible for up to 30 units of transfer credit toward an Associate in Arts Degree or for transfer to a California State University. Contact the Department Chair (ext. 2504) for more information.
Certified radiographers who wish to complete an Associate in Science Degree in Radiographic and Imaging Sciences at SBCC are required to complete the last two (2) semesters in the program.
Department Offices
Health Technologies Office (A-218, ext. 2366)
Application Secretary: Lorraine Michalak
Faculty & Offices
Debra McMahan, Chair (A-213, ext. 2504)
Bob Cook (A-240, ext. 2372)
Bruce Oda (A-245)
Advisers/Counselor Liaison
Counselor Liaison: Gwyer Schuyler (SS-128, ext. 2569)
Degrees Awarded
Associate in Science Degree in Radiography
Click here to view the complete program description and Degree Requirements (PDF format)
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