The Cypress College Radiologic Technology Department provides training in radiologic technology science and a high-quality education to prepare a diverse population of students with the entry-level skills needed to become competent and confident radiographers.

This program is an accredited program by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation for the accreditation of traditional and distance delivery educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry. The JRCERT awards accreditation to programs demonstrating substantial compliance with the Standards for an Accredited Educational Program in Radiography. Your instruction in this program will qualify you for examination by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and the California Department of Public Health, through the Radiologic Health Branch (RHB) and prepare you for employment in radiologic technology.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Apply positioning skills in all required radiographic examinations.
• Select appropriate technical factors for radiographic examinations.
• Practice radiation protection for all radiographic examinations.
• Employ proper patient care techniques.
• Demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
• Relate to and anticipate the needs of the doctors and technologists.
• Adjust to changes, situations, patient conditions, and deviation from the normal routine.
• Demonstrate knowledge of ethical requirements for an entry-level radiographer along with ethical practices in a healthcare setting.
• Understand their professional obligations upon gaining their ARRT status.