Radiology Technician Schools
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that radiology technicians filled about 214,700 jobs in 2008. Over half of these jobs were performed at hospitals. Employment for the career field is expected to rise by about 17 percent over the next decade. Radiology technician schools equip medical professionals with the proper training so that they can enjoy a rewarding career as a radiologist.
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Advanced imaging program certificates and associate and bachelor's radiology technical degrees are offered at Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences. Students in the one year certificate programs must maintain at least a "C" average in each course in order to take another course and failed courses must be repeated. Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the two certificate program tracts. Sectional anatomy, advanced procedures and technology in computed tomography, physics, instrumentation and case study reviews are covered in the CT certificate program. MRI imaging procedures, MRI case studies and technology are also covered in the MRI certificate program.
Students must complete 76 trimester hours before they graduate with an associate degree. They must also complete 50 hours of residence training and 30 hours of project related community service. Introduction to radiology, patient care, clinical education, image production principles and radiographic pathology are areas covered in the associate degree program.
To earn a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree, students must complete 124 trimester hours. Principles of quality management, mammography, computed tomography, physics, instrumentation, medical imaging and health care issues and trends are covered in the bachelor degree program. Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh-Day Adventists Schools, Colleges and Universities, the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commissions and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education.
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
671 Winyah Drive
Orlando, Florida 32803
407-303-7747
fhchs.edu
MedVance Institute
MedVance Institute was established in June 1970. The school's Radiologic Technology program is a two year associate degree program that covers imaging procedures and practices, physics, instrumentation, film critique and patient care. Nuclear medicine, intervention procedures and ultrasound practices and procedures are also covered. After completing the courses, students will be prepared to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) National Certification exam. MedVance Institute has ten campuses throughout the Southeastern part of the United States. Graduates can work in hospitals, diagnostic centers, clinics and private physician offices. Financial aid is available in the form of grants and loans. Job placement services are available to students through the Career Services Department. MedVance Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
MedVance Institute
9255 Interline Ave.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
877-606-3382
medvance.edu
Pima Medical Institute
Pima Medical Institute was started in 1972. The school offers associate and bachelor radiography degrees at 11 different campuses in seven states. The associate degree program covers imaging techniques for bone densitometry, cardiovascular intervention radiology, nuclear medicine and ultrasound. Diagnosing illnesses, computed tomography, patient care and quality management are also covered.
Psychology, pharmacology, sectional anatomy, quality management and advanced modalities are also covered in the bachelor degree program. The bachelor's degree program is conducted online and is geared toward students who already have an associate degree or an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certificate. Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
Pima Medical Institute
3350 East Grant Road, Suite 200
Tuscan, Arizona 85716
800-477-7462
pmi.edu
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