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X-ray technicians, or radiologic technicians, train to use medical imaging equipment to perform diagnostic examinations on patients. There are programs and schools all over the nation preparing students to register as radiologic technologists and for entry into the radiology field.
Lansing Community College
Lansing Community College offers a 21-month or five-semester radiologic technology program. Students who successfully complete this program obtain an Associate of Applied Science degree and earn eligibility to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) examination. Students learn subjects such as radiographic positioning and exposure, radiologic physics, and radiobiology and protection. As part of the curriculum, students must take two semesters of clinical applications with specific performance activities as well as two semesters of comprehensive experience where they gain clinical experience working under the supervision of a registered technologist.
Lansing Community College
P.O. Box 40010
Lansing, MI 48901
517-483-1957
lcc.edu
Los Angeles City College
Los Angeles City College offers a program for students to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in radiologic technology that requires a full-time, two-year commitment. After completion of the program, students can take the ARRT certification exam. The program accepts a limited number of students each year, based directly on how many clinical positions in education are available. Classes are during the week between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. with an occasional Saturday class. The clinical education requirement of the program lasts 12 months and consists of a full-time schedule equal to at least 36 hours weekly.
Los Angeles City College
855 North Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
323-953-4000
lacitycollege.edu
Truckee Meadows Community College
Truckee Meadows Community College offers a radiologic technology program where students also obtain an Associate of Applied Science degree. This X-ray technician program takes 24 months including clinical education and experience for about 1,952 hours. The program has six semesters including summer classes with clinical radiography and seminars. Students complete the clinical portion of the degree requirements in Reno, Carson City or Sparks, Nevada. Students who successfully complete this program can take the ARRT national exam. Graduates process and evaluate radiographic images and provide basic patient comfort and care.
Truckee Meadows Community College
7000 Dandini Boulevard
Reno, NV 89512
775-673-7000
tmcc.edu
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