As an x-ray technician you will be responsible for the proper handling of x-ray equipment.
X-ray technicians are responsible for checking for fractures and other irregularities relating to the interior structure of the human body. Like many jobs in the health care industry, x-ray technicians are in demand in the state of California. If you enjoy working with and helping people, a job as an x-ray technician may be right for you. There are several schools in California that offer x-ray technician certification.
Kaplan College: Vista and North Hollywood Locations
The Vista and North Hollywood Campuses of Kaplan College offers training to become an x-ray technician. In this program you will learn about hest, extremity, and torsoskeletal x-ray procedures as well as duties that come with being an x-ray technician. A major component of Kaplan's training focuses on safety as it relates to both you and the patients that you will be working with. Their program also helps prepare students for the California State Examination in Limited Permit Radiologic Technology for state certification.
Kaplan College Vista Campus
2022 University Drive
Vista, CA 92083
760-630-1555 or
800-987-6038
vista.kaplancollege.com/Pages/X_Ray_Technician_Diploma.aspx
Kaplan College North Hollywood Campus
6180 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Suite 101
North Hollywood, CA 91606
818-763-2563 or
Tel: 800-987-6038
north-hollywood.kaplancollege.com/Pages/X_Ray_Technician_Diploma.aspx
Chaffey College
Chaffey College offers a two-year Radiologic Technology program that is accredited by the State of California and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). This full-time x-ray program offers lectures on campus as well as hands-on training at various hospital sites.
Chaffey College
5885 Haven Ave.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737-3002
909-652-6000
chaffey.edu/healthsciences/radtec/index.shtml
San Diego Mesa College
The San Diego Mesa College offers an associate of science degree in Radiological Technology as well as certificates. The x-ray technician program emphasizes communication skills between patient and health care professionals, critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as the ethical applications that apply to radiologic technologists.
San Diego Mesa College
7250 Mesa College Drive
San Diego, CA 92111-4998
619-388-2666
sdmesa.edu/academic-programs/index.cfm?DeptID=57
San Joaquin Delta College
San Joaquin Delta College offers an associate of arts in radiologic technology and a radiologic technology certificate. Their two-year program includes learning from health science courses, practical labs and hands-on experience at the San Joaquin General Hospital. This program has been approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the State of California.
San Joaquin Delta College
5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
209-954-5454
deltacollege.edu/div/hs/radiohome.html
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