Admissions

How to Apply

1  Apply for admission to PCC

Apply now to PCC .Students are encouraged to write down and save their Pasadena City College Identification Number for any additional application processes.

2   Complete Your Online Application

要申请这个项目，你需要提交一份完整的在线申请 includes:

1. A completed Radiologic Technology application.
   在提交申请期间，申请只能在网上进行 be submitted online from November 1 to November 18.  
2. Transcripts:  你将被要求提交正式成绩单 all 你曾就读的美国学院和大学，包括PCC. If you are submitting 大学先修课程，以满足任何要求，并获得正式的A.P. transcript must be submitted. 你获得的任何高级学位的证明都必须贴出来 to your official transcripts.

3. All applicants should request one (1) official transcript from each college they have attended. 所有申请者都需要上传一份来自美国大学的正式成绩单 each college (including Advanced Placement transcript scores) attended with your online application.  所有上传至申请表的文件必须是PDF格式.

   按照以下基本指示扫描文件到您的在线申请:

   使用打印机或扫描仪等设备打开并扫描正式成绩单. 您现在打开的成绩单应作为您的个人记录.

   按照扫描仪制造商的说明将每个文档扫描到您的计算机 or USB drive

   Select the PDF file format option before scanning. Only PDF files of your transcripts and other supporting documents will be accepted. Formats such as JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIF, screenshot, word documents, etc. will not be accepted for the application process.

   Save your PDF document to a folder in a location on your computer or removable drive 您可以轻松访问(建议使用桌面或文档文件夹)

   NOTE: Students who do not have access to a personal scanner may choose to use a commercial copying center to have their required documents scanned and made into PDFs that then may be uploaded as part of your application.

   按照以下基本指示将文件上载至网上申请:

   当应用程序提示上传您的文件时，标记为“Drop Files here” or Select Files" click on this button

   从计算机或闪存驱动器中找到要上传的PDF文件

   Select the file by double clicking on it (tap twice)
   Your file will be uploaded.

4. If you are a student with foreign transcripts, you must have your transcripts evaluated 在申请前由以下三家公司之一提供.
   注意:如果你有外国成绩单，请阅读我们的信息 your transcripts evaluated.
5. 如果您是退伍军人或退伍军人的配偶，请提供DD214副本.
   作为一名退伍军人，你可能会在入学一次的要求中得到特殊考虑 have been met. 退伍军人的配偶也必须提供你的结婚证复印件.  Documentation must be scanned and saved as a PDF file. The PDF file must be uploaded to your online application.

不完整的申请将不被考虑在选择过程中. 

3   Submit Your Online Application 

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive notice that your application has been submitted.

Program Acceptance

健康科学部将通过以下方式通知您申请的状态 email only. 当你申请这个项目时，请确保你的电子邮件是最新的. 我们不会每年都有候补名单，所以如果被列入候补名单， you need to re-apply for acceptance each year. The number of students selected for admission to the program varies from year to year. We generally accept 20-25 per class. 

在你被录取后，你需要遵守以下规定 requirements. 

• 将所有学院(PCC除外)的正式成绩单发送到办公室 of Admissions and Records.
• 您需要提交最近的身体健康证明 提供必要的免疫接种，包括Covid - 19疫苗和增强剂.
• 结核病检测结果必须不超过一年，并且必须每年进行一次.
• Drug testing may also be required.
• You must have and maintain a current American Heart Association CPR/Basic Life Support Card for Health Care Providers while in the program. Other types of CPR certification 将不获接纳(例如:红十字会证书).

• 你应该遵守这个项目的临床统一标准.
• 你必须提供自己的交通工具到所有校内和校外的临床地点 (请注意，有些课程将包括夜间课程).
• You are required to maintain vehicle liability insurance at all times if using a vehicle to attend clinical or classes.
• 在这个项目中，你需要获得职业责任保险.
• As the curricula requires clinical experience, you must be cleared through the process of the criminal background check. In the event that you cannot obtain a background clearance, acceptance to the program will be forfeited.
• If you are found to be ineligible for clinical placement by the clinical agency after admission to the program shall be subject to dismissal from the program, as they will 不能完成强制的临床轮换和目标. Random drug testing may be required by some clinical facilities.

Transcript Evaluation

If you are a student with foreign transcripts, you must have your transcripts evaluated 在申请前由以下三家公司之一提供:

International Research Foundation (IERF)
(310)-258-9451 | www.ierf.org

Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute (ACEI)
(310)-275-3530 | www.aceil.com

American Education Research Center (AERC)
(626)-339-4404 | www.aerc-eval.com

Estimated Cost of the Program

All costs are estimated and subject to change.

Pasadena City College fees:

PCC Fees - California Resident

Expenses for the first year of the program:

• 1st summer semester book = 100.00
• 第一个秋季学期包(3本教科书+在线支持和笔记本电脑下载)= 450.00
• 第一个秋季学期未捆绑书籍:物理课本和练习册= 200.00
• 第一个春季学期捆绑包(2本教科书+在线支持和笔记本电脑下载) = 200.00
• Castlebranch，背景调查，药物测试，OSHA, HIPPA, Covid验证= 150.00
• Various books for different semesters include: Cross Sectional Anatomy, Mammography, 计算机断层摄影、数字成像和病理学= 400人.00
• Calculator for spring courses = 20.00
• 其他杂项费用贯穿整个两年的计划包括:身份证姓名 标签，标记和剂量计更换，额外资源= 200.00

Additional Program Related Student Costs:

• Criminal Background check for clinical placement = 75.00
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card for Health Care Providers training and certificate = 50.00 - 75.00
• Lead ID X-ray Image/Film Markers (2-3 sets) = 25.00
• Uniforms (2 sets) and lab jacket = 100.00 - 200.00
• Health Check/Physical (physical exam, blood work, TB, Hep B, Flu, Covid immunizations and boosters, etc.). Costs vary depending on the student's health insurance.  Students 被鼓励使用PCC学生健康中心= 50.00 - 150.00
• Malpractice Insurance - renewed every year = 40.00
• 更换辐射探测监测装置(遗失或逾期)的费用= 25.00
• CSRT Student Membership (optional) = 30.00
• ASRT Student Membership (optional) = 35.00

Expenses for the second year of the program:

• Annual TB clearance or Chest X-ray = 5.00 - 150.00
• AHA BLS/CPR renewal = 50.00 - 75.00
• Books for classes = 300.00

Expenses for the last semester of the program:

• 申请完成并邮寄，以参加art和国家认证考试 licensing upon graduation from the program = 600.00+
• 毕业费用(个人和班级照片、请柬、装饰品等.) = 100.00

Technical Standards

Technical Standards for Radiography requires proficiency in the application of technical 具备专业设备的专业知识和安全操作能力 the ability to provide physical care and emotional support to patients during radiographic procedures.

被放射学技术项目录取，或继续留在该项目 after admission, all applicants should possess:

1. Visual acuity, such as needed in the accurate preparation and administration of contrast media and for the observation necessary for patient assessment, care, and management.
2. Auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients needing assistance and from members of the health care team.
3. Communication skills (speech, reading, writing) to interact effectively and sensitively with patients in order to elicit information; describe changes in patients condition; assess non-verbal communications; and be able to effectively and efficiently transmit information to patients, fellow students, faculty, staff and all members of the health care team.
4. Gross and fine motor coordination to carry out diagnostic procedures including reaching, lifting, and moving radiographic equipment.  Applicants should be able to execute motor movements reasonably required to provide general and emergency care to patients.
5. 能够测量、计算、推理、分析和评估的智力能力 as required for direct patient care.  申请人必须能够理解三维 and spatial relationships.
6. Emotional stability to enable use of intellectual abilities, exercise good judgment, 及时完成照顾病人的所有责任.
7. 社会属性允许发展成熟、有效的人际关系 patients, faculty, coworkers, and administrators.

“入学技术标准”已确立为指导工具 use in realistically informing the student of minimum standards needed to satisfactorily 在项目中发挥作用，并最终在放射专业中发挥作用.

将完成对申请人遵守这些标准的评估 in the following manner:

• 学院咨询，确定申请人的目标和期望.
• 体格检查由有执照的医生进行的体格检查.
• Program Admissions Committee meeting to identify deficiencies that may become barriers to the professional success of the student.  Some deficiencies may pose a concern when being placed into the clinical environment.  Ultimately, it is up to the clinical facility to accept a student with deficiencies.

申请人如在上述一个或多个方面有欠缺，应 contact the Program Director.

项目招生委员会将考虑在任何方面有缺陷的申请人 of these categories, providing the deficiency can be remedied with reasonable accommodations.

Essential Technical and Job Function Skills

Work Hours:

1. Must be able to work at various clinical sites, including the hospital, at least 8-10 hours per day two to five days per week.
2. 必须能参加放射学和其他大学理论课一个额外的 1-3 days per week.
3. Must be able, on some days, to take theory and clinical classes on the same day (see program curriculum)

Physical Demands:

1. 必须能够完成放射学技术要求的所有物理要求 手册和安排临床课程的医院地点或设施.
2. Must be able to use all physical senses, i.e., seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling in a manner that allows the technologist to be able to accurately assess the patient and clinical situation.
3. 必须能够运用手部的精细运动技能来执行临床程序 accurately and safely.
4. 操作放射，医疗设备和配件，包括但不限于 对开关、旋钮、按钮和键盘使用精细和粗大的运动技能.
5. 必须能够履行以下职责，但不限于:

a.  把不同体型和体重的病人抬进、抬上、抬下床、椅子， stretchers, and other surfaces.

b.  操纵、拉、推、举、翻转病人的尴尬姿势.

c.  执行相关的任务，需要使用手，手臂，肩膀，腿 and feet.

d.  参与与工作有关的任务，需要大量的弯腰，跪着， crouching, stooping, standing and critical movements.

Work Environment:

1. Must be aware of potential risks in healthcare settings which require wearing of safety 口罩、头罩、眼镜、乳胶或非乳胶手套、鞋子等设备 coverings, etc.
2. 一定能达到医院和大学的成绩标准吗.
3. 必须能够往返于学术和临床培训地点.  It is the 学生有责任寻找往返临床地点的交通工具.

Cognitive Abilities:

1. 必须能够理解并根据书面和口头命令工作.
2. Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills in English sufficient to safely work in academic and clinical settings.
3. 必须能够理解和执行相关的学术和卫生法规; 医疗保健设施、医院政策和程序.
4. Must follow all state, federal and local hospital policies regarding confidentiality 十大靠谱棋牌游戏患者个人、家庭和健康相关信息的规定.
5. Must possess technical competency with radiographic procedures, equipment and computers in patient care and related areas.
6. Must be able to speak and communicate effectively in English to individuals and small groups in a manner that can be readily understood.
7. 必须能够进行个人评估并教育患者和家属.
8. Perform the assigned job responsibilities with the intellectual and emotional functions 有必要确保患者的安全，并行使独立的判断和裁量权.
9. Must be able to demonstrate the ability to adapt to changing patient care and professional situations.
10. Must not have any disability that would interfere with cognitive, physical or sensate 能够在病人和护理情况下安全地工作.
11. Utilize the above standards/functions to respond promptly to the patients needs and/or emergency situations.