Ten Colorado schools teach you to read films
Radiography---also called radiologic technology---is a form of diagnostic imaging. Radiologic technologists train in physics and anatomy to create diagnostic images such as x-rays, according to Colorado's Memorial Health System. Although Colorado does not have any schools that teach just radiography, the Colorado Society of Radiologic Technologists notes that there are ten schools in Colorado that offer radiologic technology programs as part of their health sciences offerings.
Mesa State College
Mesa State College is a four-year college offering two-year and four-year degrees in radiologic technology. Its two-year radiography program awards graduates with an associate degree in applied science and prepares them to work as registered radiologic technologists. Mesa State's two-year program features 27 credit hours in classroom learning, balanced by 28 credit hours in clinical radiography experiences. Coursework includes radiation biology, digital imaging, anatomy and pathology. The four-year bachelor's degree program allows registered radiologic technologists to advance and specialize their training by studying computed tomography, MRI technology, mammography and cardiovascular imaging.
Mesa State College
1100 North Avenue
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-248-1398
mesastate.edu
Red Rocks Community College
Red Rocks Community College is a two-year technical and community college with two campuses in Lakewood and Arvada. The radiologic technology program is only available at the Arvada campus, however. RRCC's radiologic technology program requires two years of full time study in order to complete all coursework necessary to earn an associate degree. Red Rocks Community College notes that its program has only 18-20 slots each year, dependent on clinical need and space in clinical sites; as such, it is extremely competitive. Coursework focuses on both classroom learning---including topics like anatomy, radiation biology, and physics---and hands-on clinical rotations. Students rotate through a variety of imaging settings in both hospitals and clinics in the Arvada area.
Red Rocks Community College
Radiologic Technology Program
5420 Miller Street
Arvada, CO 80002
303-914-6031
rrcc.edu/radiology
Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
Memorial Hospital's School of Radiologic Technology is part of Colorado's Memorial Health System. Students in its radiologic technology program train for two years---six semesters, including summers---to complete an associate in applied science degree. The hospital's program offers training in exposure and technique, medical terminology, anatomy and radiographic biology, pathology and patient care. Although the program features both classroom and laboratory learning experiences, students can also expect to spend approximately 1,000 hours in clinical assignments each year of the program---so the hospital builds in plenty of hands-on experience, as well.
Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
175 S. Union, Suite 240
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
719-365-6819
memorialhealthsystem.com
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