An X-ray technician or radiologic technician is a person who does diagnostic examinations using x-ray machines.
An X-ray technician or radiologic technician is a person who does diagnostic examinations using x-ray machines to take images of a patient's body. Formal training is required with at least a certificate in radiology, though associates degrees are more accepted. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), as of 2008 x-ray technicians can expect to make somewhere between $35,100 and $74,970 a year, depending on their education and experience.
State Fair Community College
The State Fair Community College (SFCC) in Sedalia offers a radiologic technology program that gives those who complete the program successfully an associate degree in x-ray technology. Along with x-ray machines, students at SFCC's radiologic program learn use computed tomography (CT) scanners, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines. In order to gain the degree in radiological technology, a student at SFCC must first meet admissions standards such as a high school diploma or general education development (GED) certification as well as completing English and Mathematics placement tests. Once a student of SFCC, then you must declare your major pre-radiology and take courses such as radiation biology and radiation protection along with many other radiology, biology, anatomy and health-related courses.
State Fair Community College
3201 W. 16th St.
Sedalia, MO 65301
877-311-7322
sfccmo.edu
Hillyard Technical Center
The Hillyard Technical Center (HTC) is located in St. Joseph and offers a radiologic technology program that is designed to get students ready for an entry-level position as an x-ray technician in a hospital or medical clinic. With accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), this 23-month, full-time program offers an American Society of Radiologic Technology (ASRT) curriculum both on-campus, in a classroom setting and off-site in a clinical setting. Along with the radiological curriculum, students must complete 15 credits of college-level, general education.
Hillyard Technical Center
3434 Faraon St.
St. Joseph, MO 64506
816-671-4170
hillyardtech.com
Nichols Career Center
Nichols Career Center has a two year radiologic technology program that certifies its graduates as diagnostic x-ray examiners. Classes take place in the career center classrooms and also some courses and practices held at the Jefferson City Hospital, Callaway Community Hospital and Jefferson City Medical Group. Not only do students learn about x-ray imaging and radiology but also physics, physiology, anatomy, biology, radiation protection and whatever is necessary for them to be radiologic technicians. In order to gain admission to this school, a candidate must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent, proficient American College Testing (ACT) scores, and college-level general education up to 15 credits in English writing and communication, mathematics, arts, social sciences, nutrition and information systems.
Nichols Career Center
605 Union Street
Jefferson City, MO 65101
573-659-3100
nicholscareercenter.org
Tags: Community College, Fair Community, Fair Community College, general education, Hillyard Technical
