Radiologic Technology
25 courses · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
RADT A100 Radiologic Physics
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Proficiency in math skills up to intermediate algebra.
- Transfers to
- CSU
The fundamentals of radiation and radiological physics. Operation of medical radiographic X-ray units. Study of the effects of radiation in humans. Introduction to health-physics instrumentation.
RADT A105 Radiation and Imaging Safety
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 13.5 lecture hours; 13.5 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance into the OCC Radiologic Technology Program (Cohort Restriction).
- Transfers to
- CSU
A study of the effects of radiation in humans and the principles of protection as applied to radiography. Introduction to health-physics instrumentation with a study of radiation control regulations.
RADT A165 Beginning Radiologic Practice
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance into the OCC Radiologic Technology Program (Cohort restriction).
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the radiology environment, emphasizing professionalism, humanistic approach to patients, medical/radiology records responsibilities, and medical/legal principles. Student obligations to clinical education are identified.
RADT A170 Radiographic Positioning and Critique
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 81 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance into the OCC Radiologic Technology Program (Cohort Restriction).
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to radiographic positioning principles, study of contrast media, acquaintance with x-ray apparatus, and laboratory practice and film critique of chest, abdominal studies and upper extremities.
RADT A171 Clinical Lab 1
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance into the OCC Radiologic Technology Program (Cohort restriction) and ALH A115 or concurrent enrollment.
- Corequisite
- RADT A105.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course consists of clinical lab experience and the application of radiologic technology skills. The course is a competency-based curriculum emphasizing radiologic technology skills in the thoracic and abdominal regions of the body.
RADT A172 Clinical Lab 2
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance into the OCC Radiologic Technology Program (Cohort restriction).
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course consists of clinical lab experience and the application of radiologic technology skills. The course utilizes a competency-based curriculum emphasizing radiologic technology skills in the upper and lower extremity regions of the body. Radiographic skill development includes assisting with routine contrast media studies of the GI and GU tracts.
RADT A175 Radiographic Positioning and Critique 2
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 81 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- RADT A170.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Radiographic positioning principles, laboratory practice, and image analysis of the lower extremities, vertebral column, and basic skull. Overview of common pathologies of identified areas.
RADT A176 Clinical Lab 3
- Units
- 7
- Hours
- 378 lab hours
- Corequisite
- RADT A175.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course consists of clinical lab experience and the application of radiologic technology skills. The course utilizes a competency-based curriculum emphasizing radiologic technology skill development. Radiographic skills to be emphasized will be fluoroscopic procedures, GU tract, upper and lower extremities, and routine spinal column.
RADT A177 Clinical Lab 4
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 243 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance into the OCC Radiologic Technology Program (Cohort restriction).
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course consists of clinical lab experience and the application of radiologic technology skills. The course utilizes a competency-based curriculum emphasizing radiologic technology skill development. Radiographic skills to be emphasized will be routine skull radiography, portable radiography, minor special procedures, and introduction to pediatric and trauma radiography.
RADT A180 Radiographic Imaging
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance into the OCC Radiologic Technology Program (Cohort restriction).
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introductory course to the factors influencing radiographic image formation, principles of film processing, digital imagining, exposure techniques, and essentials of radiographic image quality. Radiographic image critique skills will be developed.
RADT A185 Radiographic Pathology
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance into the OCC Radiologic Technology Program or completion of a community college radiologic technology program and current or pending application.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Advanced study, identification, and critique of common radiographic pathologies in major body systems. Assists the learner in providing quality patient care.
RADT A195 Fluoroscopy
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Corequisite
- Enrollment in the Radiologic Technology Program.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Study of knowledge and skills required to qualify student for fluoroscopy component of state permit. Review of imaging concepts (analog and digital), x-ray beam quantity and quality, and radiation protection of fluoroscopy.
RADT A211 Advanced Clinical Mammography Lab
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- RADT A221.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and health care personnel. Emphasis on independent radiography and decision making in clinical mammography. Professional growth and program exit skills are expected. Sixteen hours of clinical per week. Students will need to successfully pass the RADT A221 course before starting the RADT A211 course.
RADT A212 Advanced Clinical Lab Computed Tomography (CT)
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 243 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- RADT A222; and a minimum of 3 months in an acute care hospital.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Clinical experience in an affiliated radiology department under the supervision of certified radiology and healthcare personnel. Emphasis on independent radiography and decision making. Professional growth and program exit skills are expected. Sixteen hours of clinical per week. RADT A222 allows for students to be assessed prior to beginning clinical training.
RADT A216 Advanced Radiologic Patient Care
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 27 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Multi-skill preparation for the allied health professional including management communication skills and business management concepts, and contrast media administration limited to the upper extremity.
RADT A221 Topics in Mammography
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours; 9 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Students will need to be either; second year student in an ARRT(R) eligible program; or, certified by the ARRT in Radiologic Technology.
This course will help prepare the student for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination in Mammography. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
RADT A222 Topics in Computed Tomography
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours; 9 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Students will need to be graduates of the OCC Radiologic Technology Program or licensed radiographers by the State of California.
This course will help prepare the student for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification examination in Computed Tomography. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
RADT A265 Principles of Digital Imaging and Computer Applications
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance into the OCC Radiologic Technology Program (Cohort Restriction).
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to computer aided medical imagings as used in radiology departments. Applications include computed and digital radiography (CR/DR), CT, MRI, and other modalities. Basic imaging principles are applied, including physics, imaging protocols, and systems electronics. Software and display strategies for varying modalities will be discussed. Course does not include clinical experience.
RADT A270 Radiographic Positioning and Critique 3
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- RADT A175 - Minimum grade of 'C' or better.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Radiographic positioning, film critique of advanced skull to include sinuses, TMJs, mastoid, mandible, facial bones, bony thorax and pelvic girdle. Introduction to ancillary imaging modalities including sectional anatomy.
RADT A271 Clinical Lab 5
- Units
- 7
- Hours
- 378 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance into the OCC Radiologic Technology Program (Cohort restriction) and RADT A177.
- Corequisite
- RADT A270.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course consists of clinical lab experience and the application of radiologic technology skills. The course is a competency-based curriculum emphasizing radiologic technology skills, with an emphasis on independent critical thinking and decision making. Advanced cranial studies and torso exams will be emphasized.
RADT A275 Radiographic Positioning and Critique 4
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- RADT A270.
- Corequisite
- RADT A277.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to advanced imaging principles and procedures to include diagnostic specials, interventional angiography CT and MR sectional anatomy as related to these imaging procedures. Principles of mammographic imaging per California state (RHB) regulations. Introduction to quality assurance principles and techniques. Elements of professional development.
RADT A276 Clinical Lab 6
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 81 lab hours
- Corequisite
- RADT A275.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course consists of clinical lab experience and the application of radiologic technology skills. The course utilizes a competency-based curriculum emphasizing radiologic technology skills development. Radiographic skills emphasized are advanced contrast media procedures, trauma, portable radiography, pediatric and surgical exams.
RADT A277 Clinical Lab 7
- Units
- 7
- Hours
- 378 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- RADT A276 or concurrent enrollment.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course consists of clinical lab experience and the application of radiologic technology skills. The course utilizes a competency-based curriculum emphasizing radiologic technology skills. Emphasis on independent radiography and decision making. Professional growth and program exit skills are expected.
RADT A285 ARRT Board Preparation
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Comprehensive categorical review of diagnostic radiologic technology in preparation for State and National Certification boards.
RADT A290 Applied Physics & Quality Control
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Corequisite
- RADT A277.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Applied principles of physics for current radiographic equipment including image viewing and recording systems, and tomography. Understanding of the process and concepts of quality control as it relates to radiologic technology. Review of imaging concepts (analog and digital), x-ray beam quantity and quality, and radiation protection.