The Pennsylvania Center for Workforce Information and Analysis predicts that the demand for radiologic technologists will increase by 6 percent from 2004 through 2014. In Philadelphia, a number of schools offer programs in X-ray technology. Carrying the accreditation of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, these programs enable students to qualify for certification in the field.
Holy Family University
The Roman Catholic Church founded Holy Family University in 1954, and it's grown to an enrollment of nearly 3,500 undergraduate and graduate students. The college offers a 20-month Associate of Applied Science degree program in radiologic technology. Students in the program complete classes in image evaluation, health physics, natural sciences, religious studies, English and speech. Clinical rotations are held throughout Philadelphia. About 85 percent of all students receive some type of financial aid, according to the 2009 Barron's Profiles of American Colleges.
Holy Family University
9801 Frankford Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19114
215-637-3050
holyfamily.edu
Drexel University
In 2010, U.S. News and World Report ranked Drexel University 88th among all universities in the United States. The private, nonsectarian college is home to more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offers a 21-month Associate of Science degree through its College of Nursing and Health Professions. Applicants must have previous classwork in algebra, geometry, biology and chemistry at the high school or college level to be considered. Those who enroll take courses in fields like health informatics, radiographic exposure, anatomy, physics, expository and persuasive writing, psychology, and radiation protection. The curriculum requires seven clinical rotations split between Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby. Around 70 percent of freshmen and 89 percent of continuing students at Drexel receive some type of financial aid, reports the 2009 Barron's Profiles of American Colleges.
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
800-237-3935
drexel.edu
Community College of Philadelphia
A public institution founded in 1965, the Community College of Philadelphia has an enrollment of more than 34,000 students. Admissions requirements for the school's Associate of Applied Science program in diagnostic medical imaging include a high school diploma or GED, preschool high school or college-level coursework in biology, and a six- to eight-hour observation of a hospital radiology department. Applicants must also pass a physical examination and criminal background check. Students admitted to the program spend two years completing the required courses, studying radiation physics, image interpretation, patient care and pathology. Seven clinical rotations are included in the program. Eligible students can receive financial aid through state and federal grants and loans, work study opportunities, private loans, and institutional scholarships. The college's Career Services Center helps students write resumes, prepare for interviews and conduct job searches.
Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden St.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
215-751-8382
ccp.edu
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