A number of colleges provide instruction for X-ray technicians.
In Connecticut, a number of hospitals, colleges and universities offer programs in radiologic technology, a field the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts will grow by 17 percent from 2008 to 2018. By combining classroom-based instruction with hands-on practice, Connecticut's X-ray technician schools prepare students for careers in this rapidly growing field. Located throughout the state, these programs result in certificates, associate's or bachelor's degrees.
Quinnipiac University
Founded in 1929, Quinnipiac University is in Hamden, approximately eight miles north of New Haven. A private institution, the university has nearly 5,900 undergraduate students. Through the school's bachelor's degree program in diagnostic imaging, students learn to perform X-rays, cardiovascular intervention, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, mammography, bone density scans and sonography. Students spend the first three years of the program in classroom-based classes and clinical settings throughout the New Haven area. Then students take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist certification examination in their junior years. The fourth and final year of the program is spent studying in one of five areas of specialization: advanced imaging, science, management, computer science or marketing.
Quinnipiac University
275 Mount Carmel Ave.
Hamden, CT 06518
(203) 582-8200
quinnipiac.edu
Stamford Hospital
Stamford Hospital offers a two-year certificate program in radiograpy for students who have completed at least 15 credits of college-level coursework, preferably in math, science, language and communications. Students in the program study radiation protection, physics, anatomy, quality assurance, patient care, radiobiology, medical terminology, medical law and research. Students spend approximately half of the program in clinical settings and half in classrooms. Classes begin once per year in July and meet full time.
Stamford Hospital
30 Shelburne Road
Stamford, CT, 06904
(203) 276-1000
stamfordhospital.org
Capital Community College
A public institution, Capital Community College is in Hartford with more than 3,700 part- and full-time studies. The school opened in 1992 when the state legislature combined the Greater Hartford Community College and Hartford State Technical College. The college grants a two-year associate's degree in radiologic technology. In addition to courses in the field, students study algebra, English, literature, physics, psychology, computer science and electives in social sciences, humanities and the arts. Students complete a clinical rotation in area hospitals each semester and must participate in a mandatory internship over their winter holiday breaks each year.
Capital Community College
950 Main St.
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 906-5000
ccc.commnet.edu
University of Hartford
Established in 1877, the University of Hartford is a private college with more than 7,000 undergraduate students. The university's four-year program grants students a Bachelor of Science in management, education, communication, computer science or advanced science and medicine as well as certificates in radiologic technology. Students complete their clinical studies in general surgical and pediatric hospitals in Hartford, Rockville, Manchester and Farmington. During the final year of the program, students choose to receive advanced training in either computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
(860) 768-4296
hartford.edu
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