Students who satisfy these requirements, complete the required courses in the curriculum with final grades of C or higher, and who complete the 8.5 month clinical internship receive the Award of Achievement in Diagnostic Medical Imaging. State and National Certification. Graduates of the Option in Diagnostic Medical Imaging are eligible to take the certification examination administered by the California Department of Health. State certification is required for employment in California. Graduates are eligible for and are encouraged to take the certification examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, a national certification board recognized by the Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology.
Many employers require national certification.
Purchase of Uniforms. Students are required to purchase the uniforms required in the courses in radiologic technology. Sequence of Courses. The following sequence of courses is for students starting in the fall. Sequence changes for students starting in the spring.