You can study radiology at a school in the Pittsburgh area.
Radiology refers to the application of imaging technologies, such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT), ultrasound and medical resonance imaging (MRI), in the diagnosis and treatment of various medical conditions and injuries. According to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, there are two accredited schools in the city of Pittsburgh. There are also training programs in the nearby cities of New Kensington and Washington and the outlying suburban borough of Monroeville.
Sanford-Brown Institute
In addition to multiple locations throughout the United States, the Sanford-Brown Institute offers an associate of specialized technology degree program with a major in radiography at its Pittsburgh campus. This program consists of classroom lectures, imaging laboratory coursework and supervised training in a clinical setting. Course topics include body structure and function, digital image production and analysis, radiographic pathology, radiologic physics, radiographic procedures and techniques, radiobiology and imaging modalities.
Sanford-Brown Institute
421 7th Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
888-270-6333
sanfordbrown.edu
UPMC Health Systems
The Department of Radiology at UPMC Health Systems offers several fellowship and four-year resident training programs in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Health Sciences. A number of subspecialties are available, including neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, abdominal and thoracic imaging, vascular and interventional radiology, musculoskeletal imaging and neuroradiology. Clinical rotations are available at more than 30 hospitals and clinics throughout western Pennsylvania.
UPMC Health Systems
School of Radiography
200 Lothrop St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582
800-533-8762
upmc.com
Community College of Allegheny County
Located about 15 miles east of Pittsburgh in Monroeville, the Community College of Allegheny County offers an associate in science degree in radiologic technology. This program consists of four academic semesters and two summer sessions. Coursework includes anatomy and physiology, algebra, radiologic technology, physics, radiography and practical clinical applications.
Community College of Allegheny County
Boyce Campus
595 Beatty Road
Monroeville, PA 15146-1396
724-327-1327
ccac.edu
Penn State University at New Kensington
Located about 18 miles northeast of Pittsburgh, Penn State University at New Kensington offers a 24-month associate degree in radiological science that combines general, specialized and clinical training course requirements. Course topics include patient care, anatomy, radiation protection and biology, pathology, physiology, pharmacy and drug administration, radiation physics and clinical applications. Clinical education is conducted at Western Pennsylvania Hospital, Butler Memorial Hospital, Allegheny Imaging of McCandless and Allegheny General Hospital.
Penn State University at New Kensington
3550 Seventh Street Road
New Kensington, PA 15068-1765
nk.psu.edu
Washington Hospital
Located about 30 miles from Pittsburgh, the School of Radiologic Technology at Washington Hospital offers a 24-month training program. Students receive 800 hours of theoretical classroom instruction and over 2,500 hours of hands-on practical experience. Clinical rotations are completed in CT, MRI and similar specialty imaging areas both in the Radiology Department and at off-site facilities within a 30-mile radius of the hospital.
Washington Hospital
School of Radiologic Technology
155 Wilson Avenue
Washington, PA 15301
724-223-3326
washingtonhospital.org
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