ASSOCIATEOFOCCUPATIONALSCIENCEINRADIOLOGICTECHNOLOGYPROGRAM(A.O.S. INRT) 94WEEKS 2,923CLOCKHOURS 157.5QUARTERCREDITHOURS ASSOCIATEOFOCCUPATIONALSCIENCEDEGREEPROGRAM STANDARDOCCUPATIONCLASSIFICATION (SOCCODE):29-2034.00,29-2035.00,29-2099.06 POTENTIALOCCUPATIONS: Please see a school official for the complete list of potential occupations. LOCATIONS:VanNuys DELIVERY:Blended(ResidentialandDistanceEducation) AGurnickAcademyofMedicalArtsinstructorwithstudentsintheImagingSkillsLabattheVanNuyscampus. A.O.S. in RT Program Mission The Associate of Occupational Science in Radiologic Technology program’s mission is to prepare students for employmentascertifiedradiologictechnologists. The program emphasizes the knowledge, skills, and entry-level competencies appropriate for examinations required by the California Department of Public Health, Radiologic Health Branch, and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists® (ARRT®). A.O.S. in RT Program Description The Associate of Occupational Science Radiologic Technology program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is committed to developing students’ intellectual, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Instructional methods based on established principles and practices of adult learning theory combined with classroom techniques encouragestudentparticipation. Duties for program graduates may include diagnostic imaging procedures in hospital diagnostic imaging departments, surgical theaters, emergency rooms, doctor’s offices, and other health care settings using fixed or portable machines. A felony conviction may affect a graduate’s ability to sit for certification examinations or attain state licensure. The student must understand the certification requirements and state or national board licensing exams. Such stipulations may change during the program. Students are responsible for inquiring with the appropriate agencies about current requirements before enrolling in the program if a student’s circumstances change when applying for certification or licensure. Clinical sites may themselves require a criminal background check or a medical examination. Students learn about the requirements for employment and certification, state board, or national board licensing exams. No student automatically receives a certificate in any way upon program completion. Students with felony convictions may not be eligible for certification. This program prepares graduates to pursue entry-level employment in the field or related fields. These specific job titles may not correspond directly with the program title. Although Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts will assist students with job placement, finding a job is their responsibility. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts does not guarantee student placement in any of the described 177