The state of Rhode Island offers training programs for prospective radiology technicians.
Radiology technicians are responsible for performing diagnostic procedures on patients that produce images of the inside of a patient's body. Doctors use these images to help diagnose conditions and injuries within patients. Individuals interested in pursuing this career need to graduate with a radiologic technology or radiography degree. According to Indeed.com, as of 2010, the average salary for a radiology technician in Rhode Island is $60,000 per year.
Community College of Rhode Island
The Community College of Rhode Island offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in radiography. The program requires students to complete academic coursework and clinical education. This is an 82-credit program that includes courses in clinical radiography, sectional imaging, radiation biology, anatomy and physiology, radiographic techniques and patient care for radiographers.
Community College of Rhode Island
400 East Avenue
Warwick, RI 02886
401-825-1000
ccri.edu
Rhode Island College
The radiologic technology bachelor's degree program at Rhode Island College is a four-year program that combines two years of general education requirements and two years of core radiologic technology courses. Part-time and evening courses are also available to students. Core courses include radiation physics, cross-sectional anatomy, patient care, radiographic procedures, pathology and principles of radiography. Students must also participate in a clinical internship in a local hospital.
Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
401-456-8000
ric.edu
Rhode Island Hospital
Rhode Island Hospital offers a 24-month full-time program in radiologic technology and a 30-month part-time program. The full-time program requires students to complete classroom instruction for three days out of the week and clinic training two days per week, while the evening program involves two days of classroom work and two days of clinical training. The curriculum includes courses in medical terminology, clinical observation, radiographic procedures, radiation biology and patient care. Graduates of the program earn a certificate in radiologic technology.
Rhode Island Hospital
593 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
401-444-4000
rhodeislandhospital.org
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