Radiology Technician

Learn essential high-tech skills to help doctors detect and treat injuries and diseases.

Health and Fitness

1 Certificate, Degree, and Learning Options

Three people in scrubs are examining a medical machine together, discussing its features and functionality.
About Radiology Technician

A radiology technician – also known as an X-ray tech – is a vital member of any medical team.

You can get the training you need for this in-demand work at Delta College's radiology techincian program, with classes and labs held at San Joaquin General Hospital.

With the growing demand for medical imaging, trained radiology technicians enjoy excellent job security, good salaries, and opportunities to specialize or advance into other imaging fields.

Please note that due to limited size, there is a wait list to enter this program. Applications will be given to those who pass HS85 and are picked during a lottery.

Learning Outcomes

  • Radiologic Exam Prep
  • Apply Radiography Theory
  • Clinical Skills
  • Imaging Physics
  • Use X-ray Techniques
  • Work in Radiology
  • Radiographic Procedures
  • Licensing Requirements
Interests and Skills Match

Finding the right program starts with knowing what you enjoy—if these skills and interests sound like you, you might enjoy studying Radiology Technician

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Certificate, Degree and Other Learning Options

Radiologic Technology Certificate of Achievement

Radiologic Technology is a 24-month program offered at San Joaquin General Hospital and approved by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Completion of the program allows graduates to take the state and national examination for registration in Medical Radiologic Technology. The student must successfully complete prerequisite courses in mathematics, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and medical terminology before admission to the program. The course of study includes theory related to radiography, x-ray, radium physics, radiographic techniques, and application of theory in the clinical laboratory in a radiology department. A 40-hour per week training schedule is maintained.

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Special Admission
80.5 Units