Get facts about medical radiation technology schools.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics from the United States Department of Labor, as of May 2008, the median annual income for medical radiologists was $52,210. Employment for professionals in the career field is expected to grow at about 17 percent through 2018. Medical radiation technology schools, both online and offline, prepare technicians to gain employment as a radiologist at healthcare facilities.
Pima Medical Institute
Pima Medical Institute has seven campuses located in 11 states including Arizona, California, New Mexico, Colorado, Texas, Nevada, and Washington. An Associate degree is offered in radiography. Coursework includes imaging, medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, medical law and ethics, communications, pathology, and radiography. Students must complete clinical internships at medical facilities approved by the school before they graduate. Day and evening classes are available. Job placement services are offered to graduates through the school's Career Development Team. Financial aid is available through grants and student loans. Pima Medical Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Joint Review Committee for Education in Radiologic Technology.
Pima Medical Institute
780 Bay Blvd. #101
Chula Vista, CA 91910
800-477-6351
http://pmi.edu
St. Joseph's College of Maine
Founded in 1912, St. Joseph's College of Maine is located on 350 acres. The school is about 18 miles northwest of Portland and offers an Associate and a Bachelor degree in radiologic science. Coursework includes ethics in healthcare, math, anatomy, radiography, human resources, and healthcare administration. Approximately 1,062 students were enrolled in the college's day classes as of 2010. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Financial aid is available through scholarships, grants, and student loans. St. Joseph's College of Maine is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
St. Joseph's College of Maine
278 Whites Bridges Rd.
Standish, ME 04084
207-892-6766
sjcme.edu
Academy of Health Career Professions
The Academy of Health Career Professions offers students a Certificate in diagnostic medical ultrasound. Program coursework includes anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, physics, scanning techniques, data interpretation, and ultrasound instrumentation. Students must complete a clinical internship at a healthcare facility approved by the school before they graduate. Financial aid is available through grants and student loans. Academy of Health Career Professions is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.
Academy of Health Career Professions
6505 Airport Blvd.
Austin, TX 78752
800-487-6728
ahcp.edu
Tags: Academy Health, Academy Health Career, Career Professions, College Maine, Health Career, Health Career Professions
