Radiology technicians training programs teach students take x-rays.
Many people seeking employment in the health care field aspire to be radiology technicians, being attracted by the stable job market of this field. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is estimated that the demand for radiology technicians will increase 17 percent from 2008 to 2018. Aspiring radiology technicians have a variety of educational options.
Xavier University
Xavier University, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, was founded in 1831 by the Jesuit order of the Roman Catholic Church. The college offers a full-time, two-year Associate of Science degree in radiography. Students learn take x-rays and CT scans safely. Throughout the program, students complete six clinical rotations, allowing them to practice the skills that they have learned in the classroom.
Xavier University
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207
877-982-3648
xavier.edu
Sinai-Grace Hospital
Located in Detroit, Michigan, Sinai-Grace Hospital opened its doors in 1999 and was the result of a consolidation of Catholic Grace Hospital and Sinai Hospital, a Jewish-affiliated hospital. The hospital's School of Radiologic Technology offers a full-time, 24-month radiology technician training program. To be considered for admission to the program, students must have earned a high school diploma or GED, pass a criminal background check, and have taken courses in English, algebra, computer science and anatomy at the college level. Thoughout the program, students complete six clinical rotations, allowing them to practice the skills that they have learned.
Sinai-Grace Hospital
6071 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48235
313-966-6866
sinaigrace.org
York Hospital Wellspan Health
York Hospital Wellspan Health is a general hospital located in York, Pennsylvania, nestled approximately 100 miles east of Philadelphia. The hospital offers a full-time, 23-month radiology technician training program. Prior to application to the program, students must have previously taken courses in medical terminology, English composition and algebra at the college level. Throughout the program, students will gain experience in taking x-rays, CT scans, mammography, urography and fluoroscopy, and will complete six clinical rotations.
York Hospital Wellspan Health
37 Monument Road
Suite 101
York, PA 17403
715-851-4438
wellspan.org
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