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Guideline for Pre-Majors

Radiologic Technology Major

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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM: Students who plans to apply in Radiologic Technology Program must complete the program prerequisites listed below by college. It is a four-semester program once admitted including two summers. Porterville College does not offer the program but you can obtain the course prerequisites at the PC campus.

Upon completion of the program the radiographer shall be able to apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and radiographic techniques to demonstrate accurately anatomical structure on a radiograph or other imaging receptor.

Lower Division Major Requirements
Radiologic Tech Program Prerequisites	List of course prerequisites	PC comparable courses of the prerequisites	Remarks
Fresno City	Biol 20 Chem 3A Biol 22 Educ 11 (basic electricity)	Anatomy P110 Chem P106 Physiology P101 No comparable course, must take at FCC	Must have a high school diploma or GED with an average score of 45. Minimum cumulative college grade point average of 2.5. Must have a “C” grade or better in all course prerequisites. Must have completed an Academic Summary Form and have no physical impairment that would preclude the performance of all dental hygiene duties. Must be in good physical and mental health. Prior to registration to the program, the student must submit evidence of physical examination by a licensed physican.
Bakersfield City	Biol 14 Biol 15 Math D/200D Med Sci 60 (Medical Terminology) Additional requirements Engl 1A or or Englishl 1	Anat P110 Physio P101 Math P051 Engl P101A or Engl P050	Intermediate Algebra can also be met with completion of high school Algebra 2 with a minimum grade of “B”. Engl 1A eligibility as demonstrated by qualifying scores on the college assessment test; or completion of Engl 1 at BC with a “C” grade or higher, or equivalent course at other accredited college High school diploma or an equivalent education (GED/CHPSE)