A radiologic technologist uses X-rays to aid diagnoses.
Radiologic technicians generate X-rays, or radiographs, of parts of the body using specialized equipment to help physicians identify medical abnormalities. Radiologic technicians work in hospitals, clinics and medical offices. To begin a career in this field, individuals must earn at least an associate's degree and pass the National Registry Examination given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Rhode Island College
Rhode Island College offers a bachelor of science degree in radiologic technology in collaboration with Rhode Island Hospital's School of Diagnostic Imaging. The four-year program involves classroom learning and clinical experience. It is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis. Prospective students must take the Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test. Once they're in the program, students must complete the in-class segment with an overall grade point average of at least 2.7 in order to apply to the clinical segment.
Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Ave.
Providence, RI 02908-1991
401-456-8000
www.ric.edu
Jefferson State Community College
Jefferson State Community College offers an associate in applied science degree in radiologic technology. Credits obtained through this program may also later be applied toward a four-year university degree. Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma, with coursework in English, math and biology and a grade point average of 2.5. Applicants must also undergo the Computer-Adaptive Placement Assessment. Tuition is about $10,000 including books and fees, as of the 2009-10 academic year.
Jefferson State Community College
2601 Carson Road
Birmingham, AL 35215
205-853-1200
jeffstateonline.com
Community College of Denver
The Community College of Denver offers an associate of applied science degree in radiologic technology. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The school provides a modern learning environment with chemical and digital radiology processing laboratories, a computer lab and clinical rotations at hospitals. After submitting an application, prospective students must pass the college's Basic Skills Assessment Test with scores of at least 60 in elementary algebra, 80 in reading comprehension and 95 in sentence skills.
Community College of Denver
1111 W. Colfax Ave.
P.O. Box 173363
Denver, CO 80217-3363
303-556-2600
ccd.edu
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