The State of Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation predicts that the demand for radiologic technologist in Miami, Dade and Monroe Counties will increase by more than 4 percent from 2009 through 2017. A small number of private and public colleges within the city of Miami offer programs in radiologic technology. Carrying the accreditation of the American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), these schools qualify graduates for state licensing in the field as well as voluntary certification from the ARRT.
Dade Medical College
Dade Medical College is a private, for-profit institution with locations throughout the Miami and Dade counties, including one within the western portion of Miami. The college's general radiologic technology program culminates in an associate degree and lasts 121 weeks or around 30 months. To enroll in the program, only a high school diploma or GED is necessary. During the course of the program, students spend 1,020 hours in clinical sites throughout Miami and 1,320 in classroom and laboratory settings. The curriculum includes classes in developing images, radiation protection, equipment, infection control and x-ray science. Federal loans and grants are offered for eligible students. Job placement assistance is available for graduates.
Dade Medical College
3721-1 N.W. 7th St.
Miami, FL 33126
305-644-1171
dademedical.edu
Miami Dade College
Established in 1960, Miami Dade College has seven branches in Miami and more than 170,000 students, making it the largest institution of higher education in the United States as of May 2010. Admissions requirements for the college's radiography program include a high school diploma or GED and prerequisite courses in anatomy, English composition, algebra, critical thinking and ethics, psychology, speech communication, radiologic technology basics, health care computer and computing. Students who receive admission to the program then complete two, full calendar years of professional classes, such as radiation physics, x-ray technology and imaging modalities. Six clinical rotations are necessary for graduation. Federal and state loans and grants, veteran's benefits and institutional scholarships are available for eligible students. The Career Services Center provides assistance with resume-writing, interview preparation and job opening research.
Miami Dade College
950 N.W. 20th St.
Miami, FL 33127
305-237-8888
mdc.edu
Keiser University
A private, for-profit institution, Keiser University opened in 1977 and has 14 branches in Florida, including its Kendall campus within the Miami city limits. The college offers a two-year Associate of Science program in radiologic technology. Only a high school diploma or GED is necessary for admission, and a number of courses are offered during evening and weekend hours to accommodate the schedules of working adults. Classes required for the major include psychology, sociology, speech, computer science, English, literature, algebra and biology. Three clinical rotations are necessary for graduation. Qualified students can participate in federal and state loans and grants, scholarships and work-study placements to help offset the cost of tuition.
Keiser University
8505 Mills Drive
Miami, FL 33183
305-596-2226
keiseruniversity.edu
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