New York is home to a number of radiology technologist schools.
To work as a radiology technologist in the state of New York, a license from the New York State Department of Health is necessary. Most technologists begin the process of licensing by completing an education program in radiologic technology offered at a school that carries the approval of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). A number of programs throughout New York have this accreditation and are found at hospitals as well as public and private two- and four-year colleges.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
In 2010, the State University of New York at Stony Brook received the 96th place ranking among all universities in the United States from U.S. News and World Report. Located on Long Island, the public university has nearly 16,000 students. The university grants a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree with an emphasis on radiologic technology. The program requires five years to complete with the first four years devoted to classroom-based coursework in areas like anatomy, safety, clinical monitoring, pharmacology, ethics, health care informatics and professional writing. During the fifth year of the program, students complete internships in local medical centers to gain hands-on training. Federal and state financial aid is available for eligible students.
State University of New York at Stony Brook
Administration Building
Stony Brook, NY 11794
631-632-6868
stonybrook.edu
Hudson Valley Community College
Home to more than 13,500 students, Hudson Valley Community College is a two-year, public institution in Troy approximately six miles from the capital city of Albany. The school's Associate of Applied Science in radiologic technology program features selective admission, requiring students to apply before enrolling in professional courses. To be considered for the program, students must first complete courses in mathematics, biology and chemistry or physics. Students who receive admission to the program can complete the degree requirements with two years of full-time study or can elect to study part-time if they choose. Courses for the program include psychology, anatomy and physics, and six clinical rotations are featured in the degree requirements. In addition to federal and state financial aid, the school offers a limited number of scholarships to students. Job placement assistance is available.
Hudson Valley Community College
80 Vandenburgh Ave.
Troy, NY 12018
518-629-4822
hvcc.edu
Trocaire College
The Catholic order of the Sisters of Mercy as Sancta Maria College founded private Trocaire College in the city of Buffalo in 1958. With an enrollment of only 1,000 full and part-time students, the college has an average class size of nine or fewer students. The admission requirements for the school's Associate of Applied Science degree in radiologic technology include CPR certification and prerequisite coursework in mathematics, biology, chemistry and physics. The program requires two years to complete and includes clinical rotations at medical facilities throughout Buffalo. Students who wish to earn a baccalaureate degree can spend two more years at the college, gaining experience in the radiologic technologist specialty computed tomography. Special scholarships are available for students in both programs through the school's Radiologic Technology Club. Federal and state financial aid and work-study opportunities are available for qualified students as well.
Trocaire College
360 Choate Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14220
716-826-1200
trocaire.edu
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