Announcement of Curricula

Diagnostic Medical Imaging

•    Diagnostic Medical Imaging

Radiation Oncology Technology

•     Radiation Therapy Technology

Diagnostic Medical Imaging

Degree Curriculum

Consideration for Admission to the Curriculum. To be considered for admission to the curriculum, applicants must--

1. Have completed the following prerequisite courses within 5 years prior to application, with a grade of "C" or higher:


a.)   MATH 840 (Elementary Algebra) or placement in MATH 860
b.)   CHEM 32 (for students who have not yet completed PHSY 12) or CHEM 40 *
c.)   PHYC 10/10L
d.)   ANAT 25
e.)   ENGL 93 or 94 (or placement in ENGL 96); or ESL 160 (or placement in ESL 170)
f.)   PHYS 12

2. Complete 40 hours of volunteer service in a hospital Radiology Department. Contact the Diagnostic Medical Imaging (DMI) Office for details.
3. Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in college work previously completed.
4. Be in good physical and mental health.
5. File with the Office of Admissions and Records a completed application for admission to City College (for dates, see in this catalog the "Calendar of Instruction").
6. Take the City College of San Francisco placement tests on the date or dates stated in the notice mailed by the College. All applicants must take the City College placement tests (mathematics, English).
7. Submit an application to the Radiologic Sciences Office. Contact Radiology Department for filing deadline dates. (Applications are available in the Radiologic Sciences Department Office, Cloud Hall, Room 239 and at www.ccsf.edu/dmi).
   *Only if PHYS 12 is already completed.

Health Clearance Requirements. In addition to academic requirements and orientation, enrollment in the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Programs is subject to evidence of immunizations per the San Francisco Health Department. In addition, the student must satisfactorily complete a physical examination given by an appropriately licensed health care provider. The forms are available from the Radiologic Sciences office.

Background Check Requirement.A background check will be required by the clinical affiliates. The cost for this will be incurred by the student. Students must complete this background check upon admission to the program.

Instruction in the Major. The course of study includes instruction in radiologic theory and techniques, pathology, patient care, radiation protection, anatomy, physics and physiology. The curriculum is 30 months in length, including two academic years, with a summer session between the first and second semesters, and ending with a clinical internship of 8.5 months. Clinical education in diagnostic medical imaging is taught in the radiology departments of the hospitals affiliated with the College in offering the program. Members of the professional and technical staffs of these departments serve as instructors.

Upon satisfactory completion of the Program and college graduation requirements, the student is awarded the Associate in Science degree. Upon satisfactory completion of the clinical internship in an affiliate hospital, the student is eligible for the Award of Achievement and the ARRT national examination for certification.

Scholarship Requirements. Students who receive a final grade lower than C (75%) in any of the required courses in radiologic technology, are required to repeat the course before proceeding to the next course in sequence. Students whose cumulative grade point average drops below 2.0, will not be allowed to proceed to the next course(s) until the GPA has been raised to 2.0 or higher.

Basis for Disqualification. Students who receive a final grade lower than C (75%) will be allowed to repeat that Diagnostic Medical Imaging (DMI) course. Any further courses with grades lower than C (75%) will be cause for dismissal from the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program. Students may be suspended or dismissed for excessive absences either on campus or at the clinical affiliate, according to the attendance policy, or for other reasons consistent with College policy, as set forth in the Catalogue under General Information.

Readmission of Students Disqualified Because of Unsatisfactory Scholarship. Students who have been disqualified from continuing in the curriculum because they received a final grade lower than C and who desire to be readmitted must submit a new application to the Radiology Department Review Committee. As part of the procedure, the Committee will meet with the applicant prior to making a decision. The Committee will base its recommendations on the current policy of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging Program, which is available from the Department office.

Associate in Science Degree and Award of Achievement. The course of study is designed so that students may satisfy the requirements for graduation from the College. Students who satisfy these requirements, complete the required courses in the curriculum with final grades of C or higher, and who complete the 8.5 month clinical internship receive the Award of Achievement in Diagnostic Medical Imaging.

State and National Certification. State certification is required for employment in California. Graduates are eligible for and must take the certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), a national certification board recognized by the Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology. All employers require national certification. Upon notification of successful ARRT results, the graduate must apply for certification from the state of California.

Purchase of Uniforms and Clinical Supplies. Students are required to purchase the uniforms required in the courses in radiologic technology. The cost of uniforms and other supplies is approximately $500.

Sequence of Courses. The following sequence of courses is for students starting in the fall. Sequence changes for students starting in the spring. Contact the Radiologic Sciences office for further information.

Courses Required for the Award of Achievement in Diagnostic Medical Imaging

First Semester

Course                                                           Units
DMI 49 Intro to Radiologic Technology ............................ 3
DMI 50A Intro to Med Radiography ................................. 3
RADL 52 Patient Care and Staff Relationships ..................... 2
SPCH 11, 12 or 1A Basic Public Speaking
  or Fundamentals of Oral Communication
  or Elements of Public Speaking ................................. 3
Additional graduation requirements

Course                                                           Units
DMI 50B Radiologic Technology .................................... 2
DMI 51A Radiographic Anat and Position ........................... 4
DMI 51B Radiographic Exposure Factors ............................ 2
Health 14 CPR Adv First Aid Emerg Care ........................... 2
PSYC 1 or 26 Gen Psychology or Human Relationship ................ 3
Additional graduation requirements

Course                                                           Units
DMI 62 (eight weeks) Clinical Exper in DMI ....................... 2

Course                                                           Units
PHYS 12 Intro to Human Physio .................................... 4
DMI 55 Skull ..................................................... 2
DMI 56 Pathology ................................................. 2
DMI 63 Inter Diagnostic Proc ..................................... 2
DMI 64 Clin Work Exper in DMI .................................... 2
Additional graduation requirements

Course                                                           Units
ANAT 26 Sectional Anat ........................................... 1
DMI 54 Adv Radiography ........................................... 2
DMI 65 Adv Clinical Proc and Research Project .................... 2
DMI 66 Clinical Work Exper DMI ................................... 2
RADL 70 Radiation Protection ..................................... 2
Additional graduation requirements (All General Education grad requirements
should be completed by the end of this semester.)

Course                                                           Units
DMI 68 Clinical Intership in DMI ................................. 6
DMI 69 Clinical Intership in DMI ................................. 4
DMI 100 Review of DMI ............................................ 1
    Total Units ................................................. 58

Radiation Therapy Technology

Degree Curriculum

Consideration for Admission to the Curriculum: To be considered for admission to the curriculum, applicants must:

1.    Have completed the following prerequisite courses within 5 years prior to application, with a grade of "C" or higher:
        a.)   MATH 840 or placement into MATH 860
        b.)   MATH 850 or 855
        c.)   PHYC 40
        d.)   ENGL 93 or 94 (or placement in ENGL 96); or ESL 160 (or placement in ESL 170)
        e.)   CHEM 32, or CHEM 40 if  PHYS 12 is already completed
        
        Strongly recommended prior to starting the program: ANAT 25 and PHYS 12  

2.    Have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average in college work previously completed.
3.    Be in good physical and mental health.
4.    File with the Office of Admissions and Records a completed application for admission to City
       College (for dates, see in this catalog the "Calendar of Instruction").
5.    Take the City College of San Francisco placement tests on the date or dates stated in the notice
       mailed by the College All applicants must take the City College placement tests (mathematics,
       English).
6.    Submit an application to the Radiologic Technology Office.
*Only if PHYS 12 is already completed.

Applicants who satisfy the preceding requirements will qualify to participate in an orientation session conducted by the faculty of the Radiation Therapy Program to review the requirements and expectations of the program.

Coeducational Enrollment. Enrollment is open to both men and women.

Health Clearance Requirements. In addition to academic and orientation requirements, enrollment in the Radiation Therapy Technology Program is subject to evidence of immunizations per the San Francisco Health Department. The forms are available from the Radiologic Sciences Office.

Background Check Requirement. A background check will be required by the clinical affiliates. The cost for this will be incurred by the student. Students must complete this background check upon admission to the program.

Instruction in the Major. The Option in Radiation Therapy Technology is 24 months in length, including an internship of thirteen weeks. The course of study includes instruction in the following: radiation therapy techniques, radiobiology, oncology, treatment planning, radiation protection, anatomy, physics, patient care, film processing and exposure factors, elementary positioning, and physiology. Clinical education is Radiation Therapy Technology consists of courses spanning 3 semesters, plus two summer sessions and is taught in radiotherapy departments affiliated with the program. Members of the professional and technical staffs of those departments serve as instructors. Students have the opportunity to rotate to four different cancer centers. Since any clinical course may require attendance at a center away from San Francisco, students must have access to reliable personal transportation.

Scholarship Requirements. Students who receive a final grade lower than C (75%) in any of the required courses in Radiation Therapy Technology, or whose Grade point average drops below 2.0, will not be allowed to continue in the RTT program.

Basis for Disqualification. Receipt of a final grade lower than C (75%) in any of the required courses in Radiation Therapy Technology, or a Grade Point Average that drops below 2.0, will be cause for dismissal from the program. Students may be disqualified prior to the end of the semester should they receive a grade lower than C in their clinical performance. Students may be suspended or dismissed for excessive absences either on campus or at the clinical affiliate, according to the attendance policy, or for other reasons consistent with College policy, as set forth in the Catalogue under General Information.

Readmission of Students Disqualified Because of Unsatisfactory Scholarship. Students who have been disqualified from continuing in the curriculum because they received a final grade lower than C and who desire to be readmitted must submit a new application to the Radiology Department Review Committee. As part of the procedure, the Committee will meet with the applicant prior to making a decision. The Committee will base its recommendations on the current policy of the Radiation Therapy Technology Program, which is available from the department office. Students who apply for, and who are granted re-admission to the RTT program, must re-start the program.

Associate in Science Degree and Award of Achievement. The course of study is designed so that students may satisfy the requirements for graduation from the College. Students who satisfy these requirements, complete the required courses in the curriculum with final grades of C or higher, and complete the internship, receive the Award of Achievement in Radiation Therapy Technology.

State and National Certification. Graduates of the Option in Radiation Therapy Technology are eligible to apply for the certification examination administered by the California Department of Health. State certification is required for employment in California. Graduates are eligible for and are encouraged to take the certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, a national certification board recognized by the American Medical Association. Many employers require national certification.

Radiation Therapy Technology

Courses Required for the Award of Achievement in Radiation Therapy Technology

The following sequence of courses is for students starting in the fall. The sequence changes for students starting in the spring. Contact the Radiologic Technology office for further information.

First Semester

Course                                                           Units
ANAT 25  Gen Human Anat .......................................... 4
DMI 49   Intro to Radl ........................................... 3
DMI 50A  Intro to Med Radiography ................................ 3
RADL 52  Patient Care and Staff Relationships .................... 2
HLTH 14 CPR Adv First Aid Emerg Care ............................. 2
Additional graduation requirements

Course                                                           Units
ANAT 26 Sectional Anat ........................................... 1
PHYS 1 or 12 Hum Physiology or Intro to Hum Physiology ........... 4
DMI 50B Radiologic Physics and Equipment ......................... 2
RADL 70 Radiat Protect ........................................... 2
RADL 80 Intro to Radiat Oncology and Clinic Observ (spring only).. 3
Additional graduation requirements

Course                                                           Units
RADL 71 Elem Radiat Therapy Tech ................................. 2
RADL 81 Conf to Clinic Exper in Radiat Therapy ................... 2
RADL 82 Clinical Work Exper in Therapeutic Radl .................. 2

Course                                                           Units
DMI 56  Pathology* ............................................... 2
RADL 72 Physics of Radl Ther ..................................... 2
RADL 74 Oncology ................................................. 3
RADL 83 Clin Wk Exper in Ther Radl ............................... 4
Additional graduation requirements

*Optional

Course                                                           Units
RADL 73 Radiation Bio ............................................ 2
RADL 75 Adv Radiat Therapy Tech .................................. 2
RADL 84 Clinic Wk Exper in Therapeutic Rad ....................... 4
Additional graduation requirements (All General Education grad requirements
should be completed by the end of this semester.)

Course                                                           Units
RADL 85 Conf to Clinic Exper in Therapeutic Radl ................. 1
RADL 86 Clinic Wk Exper in Therapeutic Radl ...................... 2
    Total Units ................................................. 54