Radiographers produce black and white images of the body using radiation procedures.
X-ray technicians, commonly referred to as radiographers or radiologic technologists, are applied health care professionals that use ionizing radiation to obtain images of the body for diagnostic purposes. In Oklahoma, a number of colleges and vocational schools offer students the opportunity to earn a certificate, an associate or a bachelor's degree in radiography. All of these programs carry accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), which ensures that graduates will be eligible to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification exam.
Indian Capital Technology Center
At the Indian Capital Technology Center in Muskogee, students can earn a certificate in radiologic technology. Through applied learning, students will develop the fundamental skills of imaging procedures and patient care. The program includes courses in medical terminology, anatomy, pathology, applied biophysics, radiographic technique and more. Students will also participate in radiography film critique courses as well as two clinical rotations. Indian Capital Technology Center provides students with 2,850 hours of instruction that they will complete over the course of two years. Graduates of the program will be ready for an entry-level position in radiography.
Indian Capital Technology Center
2402 N. 41st St. East
Muskogee, OK 74403
800-375-8324
ictctech.com
Meridian Technology Center
Meridian Technology Center is a vocational training school located in Stillwater. The center offers a two-year radiography certificate program. Through classroom, laboratory and clinical learning experiences students will receive training in patient care, diagnostic procedures, radiation protection, fluoroscopy and surgery procedures. Students will have access to fully equipped modern training facilities that include digital and computer radiography equipment. In addition to the radiologic technology program, Meridian Technology Center also offers a radiology aide career training program.
Meridian Technology Center
1312 S. Sangre Road
Stillwater, OK 74074-1899
405-377-3333
meridiantech.edu
Tulsa Community College
Students at Tulsa Community College are able to participate in a two-year radiography degree program that allows students to obtain an Associate of Applied Science. Students will learn basic and advanced radiographic techniques, proper patient positioning, special radiographic procedures, and more. The program provides instruction through classroom and laboratory-based courses, which enables students to see and demonstrate actual radiographic procedures. Tulsa Community College also requires students to complete a series of six clinical rotations and a radiographic seminar prior to graduation.
Tulsa Community College
6111 E. Skelly Drive
Tulsa, OK 74135
918-595-7000
tulsacc.edu
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Through the University of Oklahoma's Health Sciences Center students have a variety of graduate and undergraduate radiology degree options. For general radiography, students are able to earn a Bachelor of Science in medical imaging and radiation sciences. The degree program prepares students for a career in radiography and also provides training in the areas of cardiovascular interventional technology, magnetic resonance, mammography and computer tomography. For students who want to become more specialized in radiology, there are baccalaureate degree options available in other areas of radiation science such as nuclear medicine, radiation therapy and sonography. Other programs available through the University of Oklahoma include a master's degree in medical dosimetry and a post-professional, web-based bachelor's degree in radiation sciences.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
1200 N. Stonewall Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1215
405-271-6477
ouhsc.edu
Western Oklahoma State College
Western Oklahoma State College, located in Altus, offers students the opportunity to acquire an Associate in Applied Science in radiologic technology. During the 22-month program, students will complete courses in radiographic physics, radiation biology, pathology, anatomy, as well as an in-depth series of courses in radiographic procedures. During the program, students will also complete clinical learning experiences in which they will work at various health care facilities throughout the area. Acceptance to the program at Western Oklahoma State College is highly competitive. Preference is given to students who have successfully completed the general education courses and prerequisites including medical terminology and anatomy.
Western Oklahoma State College
2801 N. Main
Altus, OK 73521
580-477-2000
wosc.edu
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