Radiology technicians work with X-Ray machines
Radiologic technology is a growing field, with growth of approximately 17 percent expected between the years 2008 and 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Also, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that median annual income of radiologic technologists was $52,210 as of May 2008. To become a radiology technician you will first need an education in the field, which can take between a year and four years to complete, depending on the program.
Kaplan College
Kaplan College is a nationwide, multi-campus career institute that currently only offers a radiology program at its Las Vegas campus. Kaplan College's program includes training in skeletal anatomy, protection from harmful materials in the line of duty and medical devices such as X-ray machines, fluoroscopes and tomographs. The program equips students with clinical knowledge as well as the problem solving and communication skills they need to succeed in the field of radiology. Upon graduation, students at Kaplan College will receive an associate's degree.
Kaplan College
3535 West Sahara Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89102
702-368-2338
las-vegas.kaplancollege.com
Concorde Career College
Concorde Career College has a number of locations throughout the United States, however they only offer a radiology program at their Aurora, Colorado location. Students at Concorde Career College pursue Associate in Applied Science degrees in radiologic technology. Concorde teaches its radiologic technology students anatomy, positioning, and radiology terminology. The program also teaches students take a patient's vital signs, perform CPR and do vital sign testing. Graduates of the program may sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technology's professional certification exam, making them registered radiologic technologists.
Concorde Career College
111 Havana Street
Aurora, CO 80010
303-861-1151
concorde.edu
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Technical University offers a number of locations throughout the Midwest, but only offers a radiology program at its campus in North Kansas City. The program at Colorado Technical University allows for students to get hands-on clinical training in three fields of radiology: general radiography, surgical radiography and trauma radiography. CTU also offers the opportunity for students to become trained in CPR while learning radiology, enhancing their resumes with additional skills. Graduates earn an Associate of Applied Science degree.
Colorado Technical University
520 East 19th Avenue
North Kansas City, MO 64116
816-472-7400
coloradotech.edu
South College
North Carolina's South College in Asheville offers an Associate of Applied Science degree in radiologic technology. Students wishing to study radiology at South College must specifically apply to the program and the program does not accept all applicants. The program emphasizes professionalism, communication and problem solving in addition to basic radiology skills. Graduates of the program may sit for professional certification in radiology from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
South College
29 Turtle Creek Drive
Asheville, NC 28803-3152
828-277-5521
southcollegenc.edu
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