ARRT-approved radiology tech programs teach students to administer X-rays.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that an increasing elderly population and advances in medical-imaging technologies will lead to a 17% growth in the demand for radiology techs from 2008 through 2018. The first step to entering the field is the completion of a post-secondary education program in the field. A number of schools in the United States offer radiology tech programs that carry the approval of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), allowing graduates to take the necessary state-licensing examinations.
Aiken Technical College
A member of the South Carolina Technical College System of schools, Aiken Technical College is a public, two-year school approximately 50 miles southeast of Columbia, South Carolina. The college offers an Associate in Health Science in radiological technology and includes experience in basic X-ray science as well as computed tomography or CT scans. In addition to courses related to the major such as radiation biology and physics, all students must complete classes in psychology, algebra, anatomy, public speaking and English. The required curriculum includes off-campus clinical rotations, to which students must have their own transportation. Job placement assistance is available for all graduates.
Aiken Technical College
P.O. Drawer 696
Aiken, SC 29802
803-593-9954
aik.tec.sc.us
York Hospital Wellspan Health
A general surgical hospital in the city of York, Pennsylvania, York Hospital Wellspan Health is 100 miles east of Philadelphia. The hospital has offered a radiologic technology certificate program since 1967. Before applying to the program, students must have previously taken courses in medical terminology, composition and algebra. Those who receive admission to the school spend 23 months at York Hospital, completing six clinical internships in addition to coursework. The program focuses upon X-rays, fluoroscopy, urography, picture archiving communication systems, mobile and operating-room radiography, mammography and CT scans. The school does not participate in any financial-aid programs.
York Hospital Wellspan Health
37 Monument Road
Suite 101
York, PA 17403
715-851-4438
wellspan.org
Pima Medical Institute
A private, for-profit institution, Pima Medical Institute offers its associate's degree in radiography program at campuses in Albuquerque, New Mexico; Chula Vista, California; Denver, Colorado; Houston, Texas; Las Vegas, Nevada; Mesa, Arizona; Seattle, Washington and Tucson, Arizona. The program lasts two years, requires four externships and focuses primarily on X-ray science. The school also offers an online baccalaureate program for students who already have an associate's degree in the field and certification as a radiology tech from the ARRT. This program is self-paced and typically requires only one year to complete. All of Pima's branches participate in federal grant and loan programs and provide a limited number of institutional grants and scholarships directly to students. Job placement assistance is offered for all graduates.
Pima Medical Institute
7475 Dakin St.
Suite 100
Denver, CO 80221
303-426-1800
pmi.edu
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