Limited Permit X-ray Technician Program
Responsibilities of a Limited X-ray Technician
Career Care Institute’s Limited Permit X-ray Technician will prepare the graduate to take the California State Examination in Limited Permit X-ray Technology for state certification in three limited permit categories: Chest, Extremities, and Torso-skeletal. The student will also receive trained to perform ancillary medical procedures and receive certificates of instruction in venipuncture and injections; and, electrocardiograms. Limited permit radiographers are trained to perform the radiographic procedures and ancillary medical procedures commonly needed in outpatient clinics, physicians’ offices, and ambulatory care centers.
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:
Length of Program Months: 11-12 Weeks: 45
Hours: 1050
Class Schedule
Theory: Mon -Thurs: Mornings 9:00am – 1:30pm
Externship: 486 hours (mandatory to receive certificate) 8-5 or 9-6; Hours vary depending on
Externship site.
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. Although the program is designed to prepare students to take various licensing examinations the school cannot guarantee the student will pass the examinations; the student must pass the California State Examination to receive a position as an X-ray Technician.
(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 36 hours per week of clinical training.)
Course Summary
MA11 Basic Back Office (BBO) Skills: 132 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: 486 hours
The student will be required to complete minimum amount of radiographic procedures: 100 Chest, 100 Extremities, and 200 Torso skeletal X-rays.
The externship period must extend 3 months with a minimum total of 486 externship hours (minimum of 36 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 office for placement at another facility.
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 (2010/2011 Award Year) On-time Completion Rate (2010/2011 Award Year) On-time Completion Rate (2010/2011 Award Year)
Lancaster Ventura
7 (78%) 1 (50%)
Current Estimated Tuition and Fees: $19,150. (Including Books, supplies, Uniforms and State Exam Fee’s)
To review the terms and definitions for the chart above, or to see the outcome information for CCI's other programs, and disclosure information, go to www.ccicolleges.edu
Program Scheduled Completion is 11-12 months, this rate is not reflective of the overall
Placement Rate Reported to COE (2010/2011 Award Year Placement Rate Reported to COE (2010/2011 Award Year Placement Rate Reported to COE (2010/2011 Award Year
Lancaster Ventura
83% 100%
Median Loan Debt (2012/2013 Award Year) Median Loan Debt (2012/2013 Award Year) Median Loan Debt (2012/2013 Award Year) Median Loan Debt (2012/2013 Award Year)
Lancaster Title IV HEA Programs: $11,250 Private Loans/Institutional
Financing Plan: N/A
changes, failed courses or extended externship hours. During the Reporting Year (2010/2011) student average completion is Seventeen Months.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11
*Registration Fee is Non-Refundable
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.
Updated CCI Crime Safety and Security Report information go to www.ccicolleges.edu (PDF file is available for download); we also provide current information in student break rooms, and/or by requesting a copy from the admissions office.
Limited X-ray Technician Program Limited X-ray Technician Program Limited X-ray Technician Program Registration*
Registration* $ 80.00
Books:
Radiography Essentials for Ltd Practice Workbook Radiography Essentials Medical Terminology for Health Pros.
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
$63.00
$27.00
$85.00
$155.00
$45.30
$30.00
$50.00 50.00 75.00
Total $580.30 Dosimeter/film/Supplies
Dosimeter/film/Supplies $300.00
STRF
STRF $9.50
Uniform Including Lab Coat
Uniform Including Lab Coat $82.20
State Licensing Exam: Chest, Torso and Extremities
State Licensing Exam: Chest, Torso and Extremities 325.00 Tuition
Tuition $18,098.00
Total
Total $19,150
