Radiologic technicians perform medical diagnostic imaging procedures.
Radiology technologists and technicians are responsible for providing physicians with images that are made from medical diagnostic equipment. These images help the physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions. Radiologic technology programs are available in the state of Alabama and provide students with the training and education that prepares them for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination.
University of South Alabama
The University of South Alabama has two program options within radiologic technology: a certificate in radiologic technology or a bachelor’s degree in radiologic sciences. Students can complete the certificate option in 24 months, while those who chose to pursue the bachelor’s degree option will complete the program in four years. Students in the degree program have the option of enrolling in the advanced imaging track in which enrollment is limited. Courses in this program include principles of radiographic exposure, patient care and ethics pertinent to radiology, radiographic contrast media, radiography of the osseous system, radiation biology and ultrasound anatomy and scanning techniques.
University of South Alabama
307 University Blvd. N.
Mobile, AL 36688
251-460-6101
southalabama.edu
Wallace Community College
Wallace Community College’s radiologic technology program leads to an associate’s degree upon completion. Students complete the program over the course of five terms and are required to take general education core courses that include anatomy and physiology, English composition, general psychology, intermediate algebra, and fundamentals of oral communication. Two courses are required for orientation and include orientation to college and WorkKeys assessment and advisement. Other required field-related courses include introduction to radiography, radiographic procedures, imaging equipment, patient care, exposure principles, radiation protection and biology, and image evaluation and pathology.
Wallace Community College
1141 Wallace Drive
Dothan, AL 36303
334-983-3521
wallace.edu
Jefferson State Community College
Jefferson State Community College has a radiologic technology program that was the first of its kind in a two-year college in the state of Alabama. Upon completion of the curriculum and clinical requirements within this program, students earn their Associate in Applied Science degree. Clinical rotations typically take place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students complete the entire program in five terms and are eligible to take the examination to become a certified radiologic technologist. Courses in this five-term program include introduction to radiography, radiographic procedures, imaging equipment, patient care, image evaluation and pathology, exposure principles, and radiation protection and biology.
Jefferson State Community College
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
205-853-1200
jeffersonstate.edu
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