Thursday, January 12, 2012

Radiology Technician Certificate Programs

Colleges offering radiologic technology certificate programs around the country.


Radiologic technicians are healthcare professionals who work directly with patients and are responsible for performing diagnostic procedures. A radiologic certificate program teaches students use radiologic equipment, limit radiation exposure, position patients and care for patients. Graduates of a radiologic technician program are eligible for the certification exam offered through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.


Crafton Hills College


The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology accredits the radiologic technician program at Crafton Hills College. The college also works in a partnership with the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. Prerequisite courses include human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, freshman composition and computer and information technology. This certificate program is 74.75 credits and offers core courses in radiographic physics, radiographic positioning, radiographic exposure, radiation protection and special procedures in radiology. Students also must participate in a practicum at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center.


Crafton Hills College


11711 Sand Canyon Road


Yucaipa, CA, 92399


909-794-2161


craftonhills.edu


University of South Alabama


The Department of Radiologic Sciences offers a radiologic technology certificate program. This is a two-year program that prepares students for certification in the field, and graduates of the program can also continue their education in the Bachelor of Science program. The bachelor's degree program at the University of South Alabama requires students to complete an additional two years of education. The curriculum includes courses in principles of radiographic exposure, radiographic physics, radiation biology, survey of pathology, image analysis and pediatric and geriatric radiography.


University of South Alabama


307 University Blvd N


Mobile, AL 36688


251-460-6101


Iowa Health -- Des Moines


The Iowa Health -- Des Moines School of Radiologic Technology is responsible for teaching students in the art and scientific aspects of radiologic technology and preparing them to work in the healthcare industry. The two-year certificate program works in association with Des Moines Area Community College for students interested in completing an associate degree program. This is a 64-credit program that requires students to complete courses in radiographic procedures, patient care, computer tomography, radiation physics and radiographic image evaluation.


Iowa Health -- Des Moines


1200 Pleasant Street


Des Moines, IA 50309


515-241-6212


iowahealth.org

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