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Limited Permit X-‐ray Technician Program
Responsibilities of a Limited X-ray Technician
Due to the strong pay and solid job prospects, more and more people are becoming X-‐ray technicians. Additionally, employment in the medical field is projected to grow faster than average, and job opportunities are expected to be favorable. If you are interested in science and technology and also like helping people, then this might be the career for you. X-‐ray techs produce radiographs of various parts of a patient’s body for analysis by a Doctor or Radiologist. Career Care Institute’s Limited Permit X-‐ray Technician program will prepare the graduate to take the California State Examination in three limited permit categories: Chest, Extremities,
and Torso skeletal. The student will also receive training in vitals, ancillary medical procedures and receive certificate of instruction in venipuncture and injections; and electrocardiograms.
Limited permit radiographers are trained to perform radiographic procedures and ancillary medical procedures commonly needed in outpatient clinics, physicians’ offices, and ambulatory care centers, Urgent Care Facilities and some Imaging Centers.
Digital Radiography
The Radiologic Health Branch of the California Department of Health Services has approved digital radiography for limited permit radiographer and CCI has added it to its curriculum. What does that mean for YOU? It means that after completion of our program, you will be able to work in a variety of x-‐ray settings including those Facilities that have the newest equipment in Digital Radiography.
Start Date: April 27, 2015
Length of Program Months: 10-‐11 Weeks: 40 Hours: 900 Class Schedule
Theory: Mon -‐Thurs: Evenings 5:00pm – 9:30pm
Externship: 336 hours (mandatory to receive certificate) Monday through Friday 8-‐5 or 9-‐6;
Prerequisites
A High School Diploma or GED equivalent, Passing Score on Pre-‐Entrance Exam, Enrollment, Negative TB results, and School Orientation is required before being accepted into the Program;
Testing Dates and Requirements
• Monday -‐ Thursday at 3:00 pm or Friday at 10 am -‐ by appointment only! • Other testing arrangements may be made by request.
• $30 Cash ONLY fee is required on or before testing date. Testing will begin promptly and no one will be admitted once testing has begun.
• Testing Process will take about 1 hour to 1 ½. • Entrance test is Valid for 1 year ONLY.
Graduation
Upon graduation the graduate will be awarded a Certificate of Completion in Limited Permit X-‐
Ray Technology in Chest, Extremities and Torso-‐skeletal. Additionally, students completing the Basic Back Office (BBO) skills training will receive certification in Venipuncture, Injections and EKG. The graduate will then be eligible to take the State Limited X-‐Ray Technology Examinations for Core, Chest, Extremities, and Torso-‐skeletal.
(Note: The Graduate must pass the California State Examination to receive a position as a
Limited X-‐ray Technician. Additionally, graduates will receive a refresher course during their externship to help them prepare for the California State Examination.)
JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED TO ALL GRADUATES IN ALL PROGRAMS
(Note: Students attending pm classes must be available to complete externship
training during regular business hours. CCI cannot guarantee that students will be
placed in a clinical site during evening hours. Additionally, XT students must
complete a minimum of 34 hours per week of clinical training.)
Course Summary
MA11 Basic Back Office (BBO) Skills: 96 Hours
This course covers medical terminology word parts, abbreviations. The student will learn how to take a patient history, height/weight, temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure. Student lab activities will include vital signs using various methods, injections, venipuncture, EKG, and urinalysis.
XT1 Limited Permit X-‐ray Technician Module 1: 229.5 hours
This module is an introduction to limited radiography, pertinent terminology, medical ethics,
equipment operation, radiological physics, film critique, darkroom and film processing, mathematics and exposure techniques for the limited radiographer, digital radiography and radiation protection.
XT2 Limited Permit X-‐ray Technician Module 2: 202.5 hours
Student will observe procedures and be required to perform procedures in the X-‐ray laboratory. This module will cover radiographic anatomy and physiology, radiography positioning of the
chest, extremities, and torso skeletal, and pediatric and geriatric patients.
XT3 Limited Permit X-‐ray Technician Module 3-‐4: 372 hours
The student will be required to complete minimum amount of radiographic procedures: 50
Chest, 200 Torso skeletal X-‐rays, 50 lower and 50 upper extremities. The externship period is a minimum total of 336 externship hours (minimum of 34 hours per week. Externship will be
completed after didactic training. The student may complete externship at their current
employer, if radiographic services are available. Please note that current employers must first
be approved by the CDPH/RHB to accept students, we can provide you and your employer with the information needed to do so. If not, the student must cooperate with the externship
Institutionally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education
(Note: The Graduate must pass the California State Examination to receive a Permit as a Limited X-‐ray Technician. The graduate then can he accept a position as an X-‐ray Technician. Additionally, graduates will receive a refresher course during their externship to help prepare them for the California State Examination.)
O*Net Occupation Titles SOC Code Links to
Occupational CIP:51.3999 Profiles on O*Net
X-Ray Technician (X-Ray Tech) 29-2099.06 http://www.onetonline.org/link/
Radiology Technician summary/29-2099.06
Radiographer
Radiologic Technician (RT) Registered Radiographer
On-time Completion Rate (2013/2014 Award Year)
Lancaster Ventura
23 (72.7%) 2 (100%)
Current Estimated Tuition and Fees: $16,500. (Including books, supplies, uniforms, registration fee and state exam fee’s)
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Program Scheduled Completion is 10-‐11 months, this rate is not reflective of the overall completion rate of the program. On-‐time completion rates can be affected by scheduling changes, failed courses or extended externship
Placement Rate Reported to COE (2013/2014 Award Year)
Lancaster Ventura
95% 100%
Median Loan Debt (2013/2014 Award Year)
Lancaster Ventura
Title IV HEA Programs: $4,750 $9,500
Private Loans/Institutional
hours. During the Reporting Year (2013/2014) student average completion is Seventeen Months.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-2015
Limited X-‐ray Technician Program
Registration* $ 80.00
Books:
Medical Assistant Admin/Clinical Comp. Workbook
Radiography Essentials for Ltd Practice Radiography Essentials Workbook Syllabus on Radiographic RP Radiographic Positioning Textbook Radiographic Positioning Workbook Radiographic Positioning Pocket Atlas Mosby’s Comprehensive Review of Radiography
Digital Radiography and PACS Essentials of Radiation Biology and Protection $110.00 $63.00 $27.00 $7.50 $155.00 $80.00 $30.00 $50.00 $50.00 $75.00 Total $647.50 Dosimeter/film/Supplies $300.00 STRF $0.00
Uniform Including Lab Coat $82.20
State Licensing Exam: Chest, Torso and Extremities 325.00 (Value)
Tuition $15,390.30
We can help you through the financial aid process.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify, and our financial aid staff is ready to assist you in completing your financial plan prior to enrollment into your chosen program. For further Financial Aid Consumer Information go to our website and select the financial option. www.ccicolleges.edu or request an appointment with one of our Financial Aid Advisors.
