X-ray technicians are also known as radiology techs.
X-ray technicians, often called radiology technicians, operate equipment that helps doctors diagnose patient problems. X-ray technician programs usually are found at private and community colleges in New York and are generally referred to as radiologic technology programs. The median annual wage for radiologic technicians is $52,210, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of May 2010.
N.Y. City College of Technology
N.Y. City College of Technology is the largest public college of technology in the state. Located in Brooklyn, NYCCT offers a fully accredited radiologic technology and medical imaging program that leads to an associate's degree in radiography. The 65-credit program usually takes about two years to complete, not including prerequisite classes. Classes include radiographic procedures, image production and evaluation, radiographic procedures, patient care and management, cross-sectional anatomy and radiographic physics. Graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination for national certification and New York State licensure.
NY City College of Technology
300 Jay St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201-1909
718-260-5000
cuny.edu/
Nassau Community College
Nassau Community College is in Garden City, New York, just east of New York City. NCC offers a fully accredited radiologic technology program that lasts six semesters. Graduates earn an associate's degree in radiography and are qualified to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination for national certification and New York State licensure. The program requires 75 credits to graduate. Classes include radiologic technology, anatomy and physiology, introduction to allied health sciences, general psychology and radiologic technology clinic. It usually takes about two years to complete the program.
Nassau Community College
1 Education Drive
Garden City, NY 11530-6793
516 572-7501
ncc.edu/
Hudson Valley Community College
Hudson Valley Community College is in Troy, New York, just north of Albany. HVCC's radiologic technology program is fully accredited and leads to an associate's degree in radiography. The 78-credit program can be completed in two years with a full-time schedule. Classes include radiographic exposure physics, radiographic positioning, clinical education, radiological health, advanced radiographic procedures and radiographic seminar. Graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) examination to become a licensed radiographer.
Hudson Valley Community College
80 Vandenburgh Ave.
Troy, NY 12180
518-629-4822
hvcc.edu/
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