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2024 Program Information
San Joaquin General Hospital
School of Radiologic Technology
Sponsorship: The School of Radiologic Technology is sponsored by San Joaquin
General Hospital. San Joaquin General Hospital is responsible for specification of
entrance requirements, student selection, curriculum and instruction, student evaluation,
program assessment, and awarding of a graduation certificate upon the completion of
24 months of full-time professional studies at San Joaquin General Hospital.
Additionally, the Radiologic Technology School has a contractual agreement with San
Joaquin Delta College that enables students to receive academic credit from Delta
College for major coursework successfully completed at the hospital school, and degree
options with the completion of additional general education classes. Upon acceptance
into the program students must enroll with Delta College. The school also maintains
clinical affiliation contracts with the Diagnostic Imaging Departments at San Joaquin
General Hospital, Dignity (St. Joseph’s) Medical Center, Lodi Adventist Memorial
Hospital and Sutter Gould Medical Foundation.
To apply, applicants must have an associate degree or all the general education
requirements that would assure their concurrent graduation from Delta College with
graduation from the San Joaquin General Hospital School. This general education
coursework needs to be completed for those without an associate degree prior to
applying to the program at San Joaquin General.
Accreditation: The school meets the standards of accreditation as established by the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, (JRCERT, 20 N.
Wacker Dr., Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606, (Ph: 312-704-5300) (Fax: 312-704-5304),
Health, Radiologic Health Branch, (P.O. Box 997414, Sacramento, CA 95899-7414,
(916 327-5106). We attained maximum accreditation status during our two most recent
JRCERT accreditation award cycles.
General Information: Classroom and Laboratory instruction takes place at San
Joaquin General Hospital, which is in French Camp, approximately five miles south of
downtown Stockton just off I-5. Clinical instruction takes place at San Joaquin General
Hospital and the other clinical affiliates mentioned above. The first day of class for new
students is on, or about, August 15
th
. Students are involved 40 hours a week, 50 weeks
per year, in an eclectic combination of classroom, laboratory, and clinical. School hours
are normally 8:00 – 4:30, Monday through Friday.
Our hospital-based School of Radiologic Technology is a component of San Joaquin
General Hospital and its Diagnostic Imaging Department. As such, we share their
values, dedication, and commitment to providing the highest quality health care,
education, and training. Our educational program remains community-oriented,
culturally sensitive, and highly affordable.
School Mission: The School of Radiologic Technology is dedicated to providing the
preparation necessary for students to become well-educated, fully competent, highly
motivated entry-level medical imaging professionals. The school is committed to the
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student and the community by promoting continued professional growth, fostering
teamwork, and providing opportunities for advanced career development.
Program Overview: The school strives to develop professionals by fostering an
environment of academic and clinical excellence and diversity. To facilitate a continued
development of personal and professional goals we believe that the student must build
upon a broad academic foundation of knowledge, skills, and abilities. We provide
students with the technical education to safely and competently perform radiologic
procedures and respond to the needs of patients with competence and compassion.
Foremost we foster a global knowledge base and promote the development of strong
communication skills, creativity, self-direction, critical thinking, and commitment to life-
long learning.
In fulfillment of our mission we nurture strong affiliations with the local San Joaquin
Delta Community College as a source for all non-major supplementary and supporting
coursework and with Clinical facilities housing state of the art modalities.
Goals and Student Outcomes
1. Clinical Performance - Students will demonstrate technical ability to produce high
quality images, patient care, and radiation protection when performing radiographic
exams.
a. The student will demonstrate competency in positioning, technical skills and
equipment knowledge.
b. The student will demonstrate competency of all ARRT specified procedures.
c. The student will demonstrate appropriate radiation protection.
2. Communication – Students will effectively communicate in oral, written, and
electronic form with patients, customers, and other members of the health care
team.
a. The student will demonstrate competence in verbal, electronic, and written
communication.
b. The student will demonstrate competence communicating with diverse
populations, ages, and situations.
c. The student will demonstrate quality patient care to a variety of populations,
ages, and acuities.
3. Critical Thinking – Students will effectively utilize critical thinking, problem solving,
and decision-making skills in the practice of Radiography within the health care
setting.
a. The student will demonstrate critical thinking through improvisation when
encountering challenging exam situations.
b. The students will produce comparable images by adopting adjustments to
clinical factors and account for different backgrounds, ages, and pathologies.
c. The student will be able to identify overall image quality and make appropriate
adjustments.
4. Professional Development – Students will demonstrate professionalism during all
aspect of their training and dedication to professional growth.
a. The students will demonstrate professional conduct. This includes attendance,
punctuality, initiative, ethics, empathy towards patient care and teamwork.
b. Students are satisfied with their educational experience and adequately
prepared to enter the field of Radiologic Technology.
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5. Program Effectiveness - Students are adequately prepared to become entry level
Radiologic Technologists in the field of Radiologic Technology.
a. Program completion rate does not fall below 75%.
b. Graduates pass the ARRT on the first attempt.
c. Graduates are gainfully employed within one year of graduation.
d. Graduate exit survey indicates that the program adequately prepared them
for a career in Radiologic Technology.
e. Employers indicate SJGH graduates satisfy entry level performance
expectations.
f. The program helps fulfill the local community’s need for competent, entry level
Radiologic Technologists.
Certification and Registration: Students who successfully complete radiography
major requirements at the school are awarded a certificate of completion. Presently the
(ARRT) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (the National Board entity)
requires program completion prior to sitting for the Registry examination. Beginning in
January 2015 they now require an associate degree prior to program completion. We
must verify that you satisfy these requirements before the ARRT will allow you to take
the exam. Once you pass the ARRT registry graduates may apply to the State
Department of Public Health (CDPH) for subsequent certification in California. This state
certification is unidirectional. The State of California recognizes the ARRT registration.
One cannot legally work as a radiographer in California without state certification (CRT).
Most employers in the state will not hire you without both ARRT and CRT certification.
It is imperative that you assure completion of the appropriate coursework. This may be
facilitated by applying to Delta College, declaring Radiologic Technology, as a major,
and having a degree check completed prior to applying to the program and/or meeting
with a counselor at Delta College to ensure that general education requirements have
been met. If a student completes the Radiologic Technology program requirements
before completing Associate Degree requirements their eligibility for taking the ARRT
board exams will be delayed. This could have a negative impact on the graduate’s
timely certification and job market entry.
Application Requirements: Prior to applying you must meet the following
requirements:
1. High School graduation or equivalency.
2. Be at least 18 years of age by August of the current year.
3. Completion of 8 prerequisite core classes with a letter grade no pass/fail:
o English Composition: (Eng. 1A, or 2A, or 1B, or 1D )
o Human Anatomy: (at Delta College Bio 31),
o Human Physiology: (at Delta College Bio 32) (or equivalents),
o Math: Stats 12, or Stats 12EX, or 37, or Psych 2 (Math 92g/s is still accepted)
or higher than any of the previously listed classes
o Medical Terminology: (HS 36 at Delta),
o Intro to Psychology: (Psych 001) or Intro to Sociology (Soc 1A),
o Fundamentals of Computer Science: (CS 11)
o The above must be taken prior to HS 85
o HS 85 -Survey of Rad Tech (See application criteria below)
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4. Completion of one of the following two options:
o An Associate degree or higher(any AA,AS,BA,BS ect.) and the 7 prerequisite
core classes.
OR
o Completion of all general education coursework that would assure concurrent
graduation with a Certificate from the School and obtaining an Associate
degree from Delta College. The general education coursework must include
the seven prerequisite core classes. At the time of this writing, Delta
Associate degree requirements show that an additional 4 classes would
satisfy this requirement: Public Speaking, Humanities, American Institutions,
and 22-23 catalog NEW ethnic studies requirement (ETHNS 33,34,35,36).
Consult the Delta College catalog and/or consult with a counselor to
determine if you meet their current degree requirements.
5. Each required course will require a C or better grade and you must have a
cumulative GPA of 2.75 in all 7 of the core prerequisites.
6. No in-progress coursework will be considered (all requirements must be completed
before applying).
7. All prerequisites must appear on a College Transcript and if an associate degree is
not already held, courses must be applicable toward satisfying Associate degree
requirements at Delta College.
8. Hold a current, valid CPR card (American Heart Association) upon entry into the
program.
9. Academic history:
o Only 4 incomplete grades, withdrawals, repeat of prerequisite courses, due to
failures will be allowed. More than this may prevent your application from
being processed.
o If you have this academic problem, an essay may be submitted explaining the
purpose for these repeats-failures. This is not a guarantee of admission, but
your application will be considered.
Questions regarding equivalency of courses from other schools or colleges should be
verified by Delta College’s Evaluations Department well in advance of the start of Hs
85 and application deadline. If it is not clear or obvious to the selection committee that
all courses have been completed, your application may be deemed incomplete or
ineligible. This may particularly apply to transcripts where the content of the course is
not indicated by the title or included within other courses. It will be necessary that the
equivalency of these courses be verified or approved. HS 85 is limited to 30 students
each time it is given and then a waitlist is created. [See the getting started and FAQ
pages on the Radiologic Technology Webpage for additional information].
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Curriculum: The school provides a rigorous, concentrated curriculum designed to
provide the student with the skills required to become a Registered Radiologic
Technologist. The course sequence follows:
Rad 10 Introduction to Radiography (3.5 semester units)
Rad 10A/B Beginning Clinical Lab (3) & Intermediate Clinical Lab (6)
Rad 11 Radiographic Positioning and Terminology (6)
Rad 12 Radiographic Anatomy (2)
Rad 13 Principles of Radiographic Technique (4)
Rad 14 Imaging Processing (1)
Rad 20 Advanced Radiographic Positioning and Terminology (4)
Rad 20A Advanced Clinical Lab (8)
Rad 21 Advanced Radiographic Anatomy (2)
Rad 22 Fundamentals of X-ray and Radium Physics (4)
Rad 23 Positioning and Technical Lab (0.5)
Rad 30 Intermediate Positioning and Technical Lab (0.5)
Rad 30A Senior Clinical Lab (5)
Rad 30B Advanced Senior Clinical Lab (10)
Rad 31 Advanced Positioning and Technical Lab (1)
Rad 32 Sectional Anatomy (2)
Rad 40 Senior Review, Adv. Rad. Protection, and Fluoroscopic Systems (6)
Rad 40A Radiographic Clinical Laboratory (9)
Rad 41 Radiographic Pathology & Film Critique (3)
Rad 43 Capstone Clinical Experience / Electives (3)
Clinical laboratory instruction includes exposure to all routine radiographic procedures
with additional (primarily observational) rotations through Computed Tomography,
Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, and
Special Procedures. Course descriptions are published on the DC web site in the San
Joaquin Delta College Catalog, Section VI:
http://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/ar/catalog/current/index.htm
or within schedule of classes at (this link may change each semester):
https://www.deltacollege.edu/dept/ar/registration/classsched.html
Financial Aid: Financial aid and scholarship forms may be acquired at the Financial
Aid Office on the San Joaquin Delta College campus.
Application Instructions: (Please read carefully) Student capacity is currently limited
to 12-15 students per year. We have traditionally used a lottery method to select our
annual class. We anticipate our next application period to be in 2027. In an
application year, application forms (“Prerequisite Verifications”) will be provided
during HS85. For any questions you may contact the school by writing or calling the
Program at: San Joaquin General Hospital, School of Radiologic Technology, P.O. Box
who satisfy the admission criteria will be placed in a lottery to fill the limited number of
openings.
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Admission Criteria:
The class HS85 -Survey of Rad Tech:
In addition to the other 7 prerequisite classes, HS85 is required. Enrollment is limited,
each time given (approx. 30 students) and is offered periodically as necessary to
maintain a wait list. The class is generally offered during the Spring Semester (Jan –
Feb) at night only. The class will be conducted at San Joaquin General Hospital, one
night per week, for six weeks. Successful passing of this class is mandatory.
After passing this class, the student will be placed in a lottery for conditional acceptance
into the Radiologic Technology program for that year. The program will take 12-14
students for that year and the remainder will be randomly drawn in sequence and
placed on a wait list for subsequent years. Therefore, the potential for a 3-year wait list
exists and therefore HS 85 may not be scheduled each spring. The next expected
class will be spummer 2027. The student has the option to remove him/herself from
the wait list at any time prior to enrollment in the program. If you fail this course, you will
be allowed to enroll in HS 85 only once more when it becomes open again.
Applications will be given to those who have passed HS 85. A waitlist has
currently been created for 2024-27. All application materials must be received by
office no later than 4pm by the cutoff date. This date will be determined during HS 85.
After the applications have been processed, those whose applications are complete,
acceptable, and have passed HS85 will be Start the program in August.
Those selected for provisional entry into the program will be required to attend a one-
day mandatory orientation session (typically mid-May) and to complete 40 hours of
observation in Radiology at SJGH prior to official entry into the program.
Alternates may be selected and are also required to attend the orientation session to
continue to be considered should a vacancy arise before program classes start. During
the period between May and August incumbents must ensure completion of pre-entry
requirements: CPR, observation, immunizations, ppd’s, background checks, drug
screenings, and some clinical site clearances and orientations. It is important that these
be started early. Details will be discussed at orientation.
Note: The above admission requirements and selection procedures are valid for
the current selection period only. They are subject to change in subsequent
years. Please check with the program office to verify the currency of any information.
Transfer Credit: San Joaquin General Hospital School of Radiologic Technology does
not accept transfer students from other Radiologic Technology Programs.
Medical Information: Students entering the program will be required to complete a
tuberculosis skin test and verification of vaccine or titers for rubella, rubeola, mumps,
poliomyelitis, tetanus-diphtheria, and varicella prior to beginning clinical training.
Hepatitis B immunization may also be required. Our clinical affiliates may require
additional screening. Further information regarding medical screening will be provided
upon acceptance into the program.
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Clinical Site Requirements: In addition to the immunization screening, our clinical
sites require students have a background clearance and drug screening prior to clinical
participation. Students will be given further information regarding these upon selection
into the program. The student should be aware that failure to pass one of these would
result in inability to complete the program.
Equal Opportunity/Technical Standards: The School of Radiologic Technology will
not discriminate against any applicant because of age, race, creed, color, political
affiliations, sex, sexual orientation, physical handicap, or national origin. Applicants
should be aware, however, that the occupation of Radiologic Technologist requires a
considerable amount of lifting, bending, operation of heavy equipment, and
considerable interpersonal communication. Physical status and mental capabilities
must be such that the applicant can perform all the duties of a Radiologic Technologist,
which include, but are not limited to: the ability to participate in patient-technologist
communication; give verbal commands; lift objects well over 25 pounds; bend; transfer
patients from gurney or wheel chair to table; perform mathematical calculations;
interpret written material; and perform hand/eye coordinated maneuvers.
Employment: Places of employment for Radiologic Technologists include hospitals,
clinics, doctor’s offices, mobile services, industry and sales. Starting pay for entry-level
technologists varies between $38.00 to $48.00 per hour, depending on location of
employment.
TUITION AND EXPENSES and Refund Policy
Fees: Course fees are based on “California Community College Enrollment Fees” as
established by the Legislature. Fees are payable upon enrollment to S.J. Delta College
and subject to change. Fall ‘17 resident tuition is $46.00 per unit. Consult Delta’s
catalog for non-resident fees. The two-year program carries ~83.5 semester units.
Mandatory cost (non-refundable)*
Delta Tuition- (refundable through Delta depending on drop date) $ 3,841
Non-resident Delta Tuition ($27,054)
Application Fee* $100
Textbooks*- $ 900
Uniforms*- $ 300
Certifications/exams*- $ 775
Miscellaneous cost* (liability insurance, drug screen, background) $ 250
Facility fee due by the end of your 1
st
and 2
nd
year*. $ 1,000 x 2
Graduation cost* (pins, certificate, sashes) $ 100
Total Approx.- $ 8,166
The student may be expected to undergo additional background checks throughout the
two-year program to satisfy the requirements of the different clinical rotations. They will
be responsible for bearing the costs of these as well. Fees are subject to change
please check prior to the program start date.
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Additional detailed information may be found on our webpage. Please visit these to find
answers or additional clarification too many of your questions:
• Getting Started
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Student Book List
• Program Effectiveness Data
• Accreditation Status
• Mission and Goals
• Drug Screening Policy
Thank you for your interest in the San Joaquin General Hospital School of Radiologic
Technology.
Respectfully,
Jerrold Camara, Program Director (Revised 01/22)
Webpage: https://www.deltacollege.edu/courses_programs/index.html
We are a professional Radiologic Technology School. We adhere only to the highest
standards of education and training for Radiologic Technologists. We do not offer x-ray
technician studies, nor do we have any connection with any college, school, or program
that does. If this is your goal you might find information on these limited practice
programs at the California Department of Public Health Website (CDPH) or on the
California Society of Radiologic Technologists Website (CSRT). www.cdph.ca.gov/rhb
/ www.csrt.org
HECCC Grid for some core class equivalents taken at neighboring colleges:
https://www.csustan.edu/sites/default/files/u16026/radtechdelta_1516_final.pdf
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Academic Calendar Class of 2024 Class of 2025
Month
Week
Seniors
Juniors
Administration
Aug
1
Finish Summer Classes (1
st
year)
Summer Grades Due
2
Start Fall Classes (2
nd
year)
Complete All In-processing
3
Start Program w/Fall Classes (1
st
year)
4
Sept
1
2
3
4
Oct
1
2
3
4
Nov
1
2
3
4
Dec
1
2
Finals Week
Finals Week
Fall Grades Due
3
Register for Spring Semester
Register for Spring Semester
4
Christmas Break (40 hrs)
Christmas Break (40 hrs)
Christmas Break
Jan
1
Spring Semester Starts
Spring Semester Starts
2
3
4
Feb
1
2
3
4
Mar
1
2
3
4
Apr
1
2
3
4
May
1
Venipuncture Lab
2
New Student Orientation-Rad
3
Register for Summer Semester
Register for Summer Semester
4
Finals Week
Finals Week
Spring Grades Due
June
1
Summer Break Srs. (40 hrs)
Summer Break Jrs. (40 hrs) to Srs
2
Graduation
Initial Orientation - SJGH
3
Start Classes
4
Start Technique Labs
Start Fall Rad Anatomy Class
July
1
Register for Fall Semester
2
Annual Reorientation - SJGH
3
Register for Fall Semester (incoming)
Register for Fall Semester
4
Regular Holidays Observed: New Year’s, Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day,
Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving & Day After, Christmas
