The Radiologic Technology program at Laredo Community College has made significant strides to become a nationally recognized healthcare training program, and now it has one more notable accolade to add to its list of accomplishments.
May 2006 graduates of the two-year associate’s degree program in radiologic technology at LCC have achieved a 100 percent passing rate on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination.
All 11 graduates of the allied health program passed the national licensure exam on their first attempt, including Angelica Aguilar, Mireya Cruz, Corina Flores, Vanessa Garcia, Maria de Jesus Garza, Carlos Gil Jr., Lorena Hernandez, Jorge Pichardo, Valeria Teniente, Amando Salinas and Danny Solis.
The recent LCC graduates scored in the top 14.1 percent of the national scores, which is above the 85.9 national mean score, said Oscar Gomez, director of LCC Radiologic Technology program.
LCC has experienced significant success with its Radiologic Technology program. Graduates have achieved passing rates of 92 percent above the national average in 2004 and 2005.
The national licensure exam consists of 200 questions, testing radiology graduates on various topics, including radiation protection, equipment operation and maintenance, image production and evaluation, radiographic procedures and patient care.
Interested students who desire to learn more about the Radiologic Technology program at LCC should go online to the LCC web site, where they can learn more at the following link: www.laredo.edu/healthsciences.
Registration for the fall 2006 semester is now in progress for students who want to get a head start on the training program for this allied health career by signing up for pre-requisite courses.
For more information about the LCC Radiologic Technology program, call the LCC Allied Health Department at 721-5261.
May 2006 graduates of the Radiologic Technology program at Laredo Community College who achieved a 100 percent on the national licensure exam are, from left, seated, Maria de Jesus Garza, Mireya Cruz and Jorge Pichardo; standing, Vanessa Garcia, Lorena Hernandez, Angelica Aguilar, Corina Flores, Valeria Teniente, Amando Salinas, Carlos Gil Jr. and Danny Solis.
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