Radiologic Technology at Cañada College

What is a Radiologic Technologist?

A Radiologic Technologist or Radiographer is a health care professional who performs diagnostic imaging examinations with the use of x-rays. They work directly with patients and physicians. Radiographers are educated in patient care, radiation safety, radiation protection, image and film processing, anatomy, physiology, patient positioning and examination techniques.

Radiologic Technologists often specialize in a particular diagnostic imaging area, such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MRI), mammography, bone densitometry, cardiovascular-interventional and general radiography.

Program Mission Statement and Goals

Mission

The mission of the Radiologic Technology Program at Cañada College is to provide a high quality vocational education to members of our diverse community who seek a career in the radiologic technology profession.

The Radiologic Technology Program enables students to develop the skills necessary for employment in the medical care community and provides a professional labor pool to match the needs of the community.

Goals

The Radiologic Technology Program seeks to enable our students to attain upon graduation:

  1. Professional licensure
  2. Competency in the skills of the profession
  3. Skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and communication
  4. Professionalism, empathy, and interest in professional growth

Furthermore, our Radiologic Technology Program working with local industry seeks to:

  1. Match local labor needs with highly qualified graduates
  2. Meet the need for continuing education of local Radiologic Technologists
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