Radiology technologist programs are often referred as radiography or radiology technology programs.
Radiology technologist operate advanced imaging machinery such as computerized tomography (CT), magnetic-resonance imaging (MRI) and mammography machines. These machines produce images of areas within the body that help doctors diagnose and treat patient ailments. Radiology technologist programs are often called radiography or radiology technology programs. Most radiology technologist programs leads to a career as an X-ray technician, radiology technician or radiology technologist. These programs are typically found at private and two-year community colleges. According to Indeed.com, the average annual salary for radiology technologist in 2010 is $59,000 as of 2010.
Sanford-Brown College
Sanford-Brown is a private college with multiple campus locations throughout the East and Midwest. Sanford-Brown offers a fully accredited radiography program at campus locations in Atlanta; Cleveland; Fenton, Missouri; Milwaukee; North Loop, Texas, and Pittsburgh. This program is available as a certificate, associate or bachelor's degree program, depending on the location. Coursework may include radiobiology, radiographic procedures, radiation protection, body structure and function and imaging modalities. The program can be completed in one to two years (not including any prerequisite classes) depending on the location and degree plan. Graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification exam to become a certified radiography technologist.
Sanford Brown College
1140 Hammond Drive, Suite A-1150
Atlanta, GA 30328
770-884-6543
sanfordbrown.edu
Wilbur Wright College
Wilbur Wright College (WWC) is a two-year community college with campus locations throughout the Chicago area. WWC offers a fully accredited radiography program that leads to an associate degree in radiography. Graduates of this program qualify to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification exam to become a certified radiography technologist and will be eligible for Illinois state licensing. Classes include introduction to radiology sciences, imaging physics, radiobiology, radiographic procedures and image production. It takes about two years to complete this 75-credit program.
Wilbur Wright College
4300 North Narragansett Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634-1500
773-777-7900
ccc.edu
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is a public, two-year community college located in Salt Lake City. The radiologic technology program at SLCC is fully accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The program takes about two years to complete, and graduates are awarded an associate degree in radiologic technology. Some of the coursework includes image analysis, patient care, radiation protection, radiographic imaging, comprehensive radiology, radiobiology and imaging. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification exam to become a certified radiography technologist.
Salt Lake Community College
4600 South Redwood Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84123-3197
801-957-4089
slcc.edu
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