Radiographers performing MRIs do not use radiation during the procedure.
Those working in the field of radiography use medical imaging techniques such as X-rays, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assist with the diagnosis of internal illnesses or injuries. Radiographers practicing in Ohio must obtain radiologic licensure from the state's Department of Health. Like many other states, Ohio uses the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration as a licensure requirement for radiographers.
Cuyahoga Community College
Located about 30 minutes from Cleveland, Cuyahoga Community College's Western campus in Parma offers an associate in applied science in radiology. The school admits students to the full-time day program twice a year and selects students to participate in the evening and weekend program during the fall. All radiography students must complete 1,512 clinical hours at an approved hospital. Day students complete 36 hours of clinical experience during each week. The evening and weekend radiography students complete a large amount of their clinical hours on the weekends and take courses during weekday evenings. According to the college's website, approved clinical sites are in Cleveland, Parma, Middleburg Heights and Garfield Heights.
Cuyahoga Community College
700 Carnegie Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115
800-954-8742
tri-c.edu
Lakeland Community College
Approximately 25 miles from Cleveland, Kirtland's Lakeland Community College provides students the opportunity to earn an associate degree in radiologic technology. Because the program accepts a limited number of students each year, the college's science and health division recommends that wait-listed students complete required coursework in English, communications, anatomy, psychology, personal computers and the humanities. Admitted students can fulfill their clinical requirements at several medical facilities including Ohio's University Hospitals Health System and the Lake Hospital System. Individuals already working as registered radiographers can earn a certificate in computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.
Lakeland Community College
7700 Clocktower Drive
Kirtland, OH 44094
800-589-8520
lakelandcc.edu
Lorain County Community College
Elyria's Lorain Community College is a little more than a 30-minute drive from Cleveland. The college offers a 21-month radiologic technology program. Unlike many other college allied health programs, Lorain does not use waiting lists to manage an overflow of applicants. The school instead uses a process of offering admission based on the completion of biology and math requirements and the date of application. Students not admitted through those methods have to apply for application renewal through the college's Connections Center, according to the program FAQ guide. Those offered admission into the program must have health care provider certification from the American Heart Association.
Lorain County Community College
1005 N. Abbe Road
Elyria, OH 44035
800-995-LCCC
lorainccc.edu
Sanford-Brown College
Sanford-Brown College offers an associate degree in radiography at the Middleburg Heights campus, which is an approximate 25-minute drive from Cleveland. The 20-month program prepares students for careers in radiography by providing a curriculum comprised of lectures, laboratory work and clinical experiences. Students take courses such as imaging analysis, radiobiology and radiologic testing, according to the college's program description.
Sanford-Brown College
17535 Rosbough Drive
Suite 100
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
888-736-5333
sanfordbrown.edu
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