Florida radiology schools teach students to administer x-rays.
The State of Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation predicts that the demand for radiologic technologists will increase by 25 percent from 2006 through 2016. Carrying the approval of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, these schools allow graduates to qualify for national voluntary certification examinations and state licensure tests in the field. Florida's radiology schools are found in public and private colleges and hospitals and grant both certificates and degrees.
Pensacola Junior College
Pensacola Junior College is a public, two-year institution located along Florida's Panhandle. The college offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in radiography, which requires 23 months of full-time study to complete. Students in the program take courses in communications, mathematics, behavioral or social sciences, physics, anatomy and radiation safety. Four clinical rotations at area hospitals and other health-care facilities are required for graduation. Financial aid programs include federal and state grants and loans, institutional scholarships, veterans benefits and vocational rehabilitation grants. Discounted tuition rates are offered for Florida and Alabama residents. Career counseling and job search assistance are offered through the Career Services department.
Pensacola Junior College
5555 West Highway 98
Pensacola, FL 32507
850-484-2200
pjc.edu
Keiser University
Keiser University is a private, for-profit institution with branches throughout Florida. The college's Associate of Science program in radiologic technology is offered at its campuses in Fort Lauderdale, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Melbourne, Miami, Orlando, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa and West Palm Beach. Before enrolling in the program, students must pass a criminal background check and drug screening. Included in the curriculum are classes in medical terminology, patient care, radiation production and imaging evaluation. Three clinical rotations are required for graduation. Federal loans and grants, institutional scholarships and private lending opportunities are available for qualified students. The Career Services Center offers resume writing, job interview preparation and career advisement assistance.
Keiser University
1900 West Commercial Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
954-776-4456
keiseruniversity.edu
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences at Jacksonville
The Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences is located in Jacksonville, adjacent to the Mayo Clinic's hospital facility. Before enrolling in the program, students must complete 13 prerequisite credits at Florida State University in Jacksonville in courses such as anatomy, mathematics, physics, computing and social sciences. A criminal background check and drug screening are also required prior to admission. The school admits 10 students into the program per year and grants a certificate of completion. Students take classes and complete clinical rotations five days per week for two years and study pediatric, urologic, gastrointestinal, skull, skeletal, limb and extremity, chest and abdominal radiography. Federal and state financial aid and institutional scholarships are available for qualified students.
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences at Jacksonville
4500 San Pablo Road
Jacksonville, fl 32224
904-953-8799
mayo.edu
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