Radiology tech programs in Michigan teach students to perform X-rays.
The Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth predicts that the demand for radiographers in the state will increase by nearly 11 percent from 2006 through 2016. To begin a career in this growing field, students must first complete a post-secondary education program to learn the safe and effective operation of the equipment used for radiological testing, such as X-ray machines. Michigan schools that carry accreditation from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists allow graduates to qualify for state licensing in the field.
Sinai-Grace Hospital
Detroit-based Sinai-Grace Hospital opened in 1999 with the consolidation of Catholic Grace Hospital, which opened in 1888, and the Jewish-affiliated Sinai Hospital, which was founded in 1922. To be considered for admission to the hospital's School of Radiologic Technology, students must possess a high school diploma or GED, submit scores from the ACT college admission examination, pass a criminal background check and have previous college-level course experience in English, algebra, computer science and anatomy. The program requires 24 months of full-time study and includes courses in ethics, film evaluation, X-ray safety, physics and radiobiology. Students also complete six clinical rotations during the course of the program. The school does not offer any type of financial aid programs.
Sinai-Grace Hospital
6071 West Outer Drive
Detroit, MI 48235
313-966-6866
sinaigrace.org
Lansing Community College
Located in the state's capital, Lansing Community College is a public, two-year institution with approximately 30,000 students. The school first offered its associate degree program in radiologic technology in 1975. The program features selective admission and students must have a high school diploma or GED and previous coursework in anatomy, physiology and algebra to receive consideration. Applicants also undergo a criminal background check. Those admitted spend 21 months in the program taking classes in subjects such as health care law, radiologic protection and physics. Students complete four clinical rotations over the course of the program. Eligible students may receive federal or state financial aid, veteran's benefits, institutional scholarships or work-study opportunities to offset the cost of tuition.
Lansing Community College
419 North Capital Ave. Box 40010
Lansing, MI 48901
517-483-1957
lcc.edu
Ferris State University
With more than 13,500 undergraduate and graduate students, Ferris State University is a public college in Big Rapids, 55 miles north of Grand Rapids. The school's Associate of Applied Science program in radiography requires either mathematics and English prerequisite coursework or a minimum score on the ACT college admission examination. Classes in anatomy and medical terminology are also mandatory for all applicants. Among the required courses for the program are safety issues, communication, physics, digital imaging, management and pharmacology. In addition to X-ray technology, the program also teaches students to operate computed tomography (CT scan) equipment. Students complete six laboratory classes and three clinical rotations as a part of the required curriculum. The school participates in federal and state financial aid programs.
Ferris State University
1201 South State Street CSS201
Big Rapids, MI 49307
231-591-2100
ferris.edu
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