X-ray of human head
X-ray technologist (a.k.a. radiologic technologist or radiographer) duties may include introducing nonradioactive materials into a patient's bloodstream, or using magnets and radio waves to produce images of the body. To attain competency as an X-ray tech you might want to ensure you certify through an accredited institution. The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredits X-ray tech schools, and three are recognized with "continuing" status in Oklahoma, as of Fall 2009.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University at Sayre
SWOSU at Sayre is about 125 miles west of Oklahoma City and 60 miles west of the SWOSU main campus in Weatherford. The Sayre campus was founded in 1938 as Sayre Junior College, and merged with SWOSU in 1987. The town of Sayre has roughly 3500 residents; about 585 students attend the Sayre campus.
The radiologic technology program is selective, requiring a separate application from that of your general admissions application. Admission to the tech program is based upon high school test scores, GPA, interviews, and transcripts, among other criteria.
The radiologic technology program includes core courses in English, math, and science. Specific to your field, you will take courses about radiation, clinical practice, patient care, and imaging.
After completing the program you will be awarded an Associate in Applied Science degree, Radiologic Technology (X-ray). You may also be eligible to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists exam, an organization which promotes high standards of patient care by recognizing qualified individuals in medical imaging and radiation therapy.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University at Sayre
409 East Mississippi Avenue
Sayre, OK 73662-1200
580-928-5533
swosu.edu
Carl Albert State College
CASC was established in 1933, in Poteau, Oklahoma. There are over 3300 students enrolled at the college, with a faculty to student ratio of 15 to 1.
The general education requirements include courses in English, history, government, and biology. Courses specific to radiologic technology include clinical experience, pathology, imaging, and radiation protection and biology.
After completing your courses, you will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science degree in Radiologic Technology.
Carl Albert State College
1507 South McKenna
Poteau, OK 74953
918-647-1214
casc.cc.ok.us
Great Plains Technology Center
Great Plains Technology Center was founded in 1971, in Lawton, Oklahoma. Each year Great Plains Technology Center graduates a total of 150 students into the health field, including radiologic technologists.
Prerequisites of the program include being a high school graduate, and earning 15 hours of post-secondary general education credits. Courses specific to your field will include anatomy and physiology, ethics and law, imaging, radiation, and patient care.
After completing the radiologic technologist program, students sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) National Certification in Radiography.
Great Plains Technology Center
4500 W. Lee Blvd.
Lawton, OK 73505
580-355-6371
580-250-5570
greatplains.edu
gptech.org/rad
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