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1 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: Weeks: 40 Hours: 900 Class Schedule STUDY FAMILY WORK Theory: Mon - Thurs: Evenings 5:00pm 9:30pm Externship: 336 hours (mandatory to receive certificate) Monday through Friday 8-5 or 9-6; Hours vary depending on Externship site.

If you are interested in science and technology and also like helping people, then this might be the career for you.

2 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.)

$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.

3 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: 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: 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 office for placement at another facility. In addition, once completed with externship students will be required to attend the XT4 review course. The student will receive lectures and be given assignments to facilitate their review on all components of the x- ray technician program. The XT4 review course is a total of 36 hours.

Student lab activities will include vital signs using various methods, injections, venipuncture, EKG, and urinalysis. XT1 Limited Permit X- ray Technician Module 1: 229.

4 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: Profiles on O*Net X-Ray Technician (X-Ray Tech) Radiology Technician summary/ Radiographer Radiologic Technician (RT) Registered Radiographer On-time Completion Rate (2013/2014 Award Year) Lancaster Ventura 23 (72.7%) 2 (100%) 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 Financing Plan: N/A N/A Current Estimated Tuition and Fees: $16,500. (Including books, supplies, uniforms, registration fee 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 Program Scheduled Completion is 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

Additionally, graduates will receive a refresher course during their externship to help prepare them for the California State Examination.

5 hours. During the Reporting Year (2013/2014) student average completion is Seventeen Months. Limited X- ray Technician Program Registration* $ 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 $ $63.00 $27.00 $7.50 $ $80.00 $30.00 $50.00 $50.00 $75.00 Total Dosimeter/film/Supplies STRF Uniform Including Lab Coat State Licensing Exam: Chest, Torso and Extremities Tuition Total $ $ $0.00 $ (Value) $15, $16,500 *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, *Registration Fee is Non-Refundable

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.

6 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. or request an appointment with one of our Financial Aid Advisors. Updated CCI Crime Safety and Security Report information go to (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.

your chosen program. For further Financial Aid Consumer Information go to our website and select the financial option. www.ccicolleges.

Limited Permit X-ray Technician Program

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,