Several schools in Texas offer radiology tech programs.
Many schools in Texas offer radiology technology programs for students who want to learn diagnostic medical imaging. Radiology technologists are also known as radiographers, radiologic technicians or technologists, radiologic assistants, rad techs or X-ray techs. They can specialize in imaging fields such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), sonography and radiation oncology. The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology listed accredited 41 radiography programs in Texas as of May 2010.
Amarillo College
Amarillo College offers an Associate of Applied Science in radiography. The program is affiliated with hospitals in Amarillo, Borger, Dumas, Hereford and Pampa, and students can also earn practical experience in imaging clinics and doctors' offices. The radiography program is six semesters and takes about two years. The college says its graduates can find work in hospitals, clinics and private offices. Amarillo also offers Associate of Applied Science degrees in sonography and radiation therapy, which is the use of radiation to treat cancer.
Amarillo College
Radiography Department
P.O. Box 447
Amarillo, Texas 79178
806-371-5000
actx.edu/radiography/
El Centro College - Dallas
El Centro College in Dallas, part of the Dallas County Community College District, offers an Associate of Applied Science in radiologic sciences. The program takes two years. The program has three on-campus labs in which students learn and study. The college offers advanced medical imaging programs in diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), echocardiology technology and pediatric echocardiology technology.
El Centro College
Radiologic Sciences
301 N. Market St.
Dallas, TX 75202
972-860-5048
elcentrocollege.edu/Program/Health/Radsci/index.php
Galveston College
Galveston College's Radiologic Health Sciences Department offers two kinds of programs, Associate of Applied Science and Certificate of Completion. Students can earn associate degrees in radiography, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy. Students who already have an associate degree can also get a certificate in breast imaging/mammography, CT, MRI and radiation therapy. The school offers online courses in CT and MRI.
Galveston College
Radiologic Health Sciences
4015 Avenue Q
Galveston, TX 77550
409-944-1490
gc.edu/gc/Radiologic_Health_Sciences1.asp?SnID=4
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center - Houston
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston offers a Bachelor of Science in diagnostic imaging. The program has two tracks: a three-year track for those seeking a radiography certificate and a Bachelor of Science degree, and a one-year track for students who already have a certificate in radiologic science who want to get a Bachelor of Science. The third year of the program offers a chance to specialize in CT, MRI and education/management. The school also has programs in radiation therapy and medical dosimetry.
The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
School of Health Professions
Program in Diagnostic Imaging
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030-4009
713-745-1205
mdanderson.org/education-and-research/education-and-training/schools-and-programs/school-of-health-professions/programs-and-courses/diagnostic-imaging/index.html
St. Philip's College -- San Antonio
St. Philip's College in San Antonio, one of the Alamo Colleges, offers a 24-month Associate of Applied Science program in radiography technology. The school says its graduates are prepared for entry-level work as radiologic technologists. St. Philip's also offers an Associate of Applied Science in diagnostic medical sonography.
St. Philip's College
1801 Martin Luther King Drive
San Antonio, TX 78203
210-486-2000
alamo.edu/spc/acad/ahd/radt/radtprogram.aspx
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