Enroll in a program designed to train radiology technicians.
Radiology technology professionals take radiographs (x-ray films) of patients' body parts and relay them to a physician for diagnosis. They may also inject non-radioactive material into a patient prior to taking the x-ray to aid in diagnosis. These technicians also prepare patients for the procedure by explaining the steps, properly positioning the patient and covering certain body parts to limit patient exposure.
Houston Community College--Coleman College for Health Sciences
Coleman College for Health Sciences combines classroom theory with experiential learning in an actual medical facility. In this two-year program, students learn about radiology law, medical terminology, radiographic biology and physics as well as film processing and quality control. Later on they will learn proper patient positioning and safety around the equipment. Many students gain employment directly from the medical facility where they complete their practical training. Graduates will earn their Associate of Applied Science degree and are qualified to sit for the state certification exam.
Houston Community College
Coleman College for Health Sciences
3100 Main St.
Houston, TX 77266
713-718-2000
coleman.hccs.edu
Kent State University
The program at Kent State University takes most students three years to complete. Students must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average while completing the required 71 credit hours. Each of the six semesters in this program includes hands-on practical training at an actual medical facility in addition to classroom training. Students who successfully complete the program will earn an associate of applied science degree. The challenging course of study prepares students not only for a career as a radiologic technician, but for the possibility of later earning a bachelor of science in the field.
Kent State University
Salem Campus
2491 State Route 45 South
Salem, OH 44460
330-337-4223
salem.kent.edu
Pasadena City College
Pasadena City College radiologic technology program takes two full years to complete and graduates earn an associate of science degree in the field. Students must enroll full-time in the program and register for classes in sequential order. The school recommends that participants work no more than 15 to 20 hours per week to ensure that they have the time necessary to dedicate to their studies. Prior to applying, prospective students must have already taken the prerequisites of college level chemistry, physics, math, and anatomy and physiology. Completing these courses requires at least one year, and students must pass them with a grade of C or higher. The school requires students to purchase uniforms for the practical training portion of the program as well as have access to reliable transportation.
Pasadena City College
Health Sciences Department
1570 East Colorado Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-585-7123
pasadena.edu
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