Employment of radiologic technologists is expected to increase faster than the average occupation through 2018.
Employment of radiologic technologists (or x-ray technicians) is expected to increase by 17 percent through 2018, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook for 2010. The state of Maryland is home to Johns Hopkins Hospital, the National Institutes of Health, Walter Reed Army Medical Center and the National Naval Medical Center. X-ray technician programs in Maryland are offered throughout the state.
The Community College of Baltimore County
The Community College of Baltimore County offers a two-year x-ray technician program that is recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. The program includes coursework in general education as well as radiography. After completing the program, students earn an Associate of Applied Science degree and are qualified to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) exam.
Community College of Baltimore County
7201 Rossville Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21237
443-840-2999
ccbcmd.edu
Montgomery College
Montgomery College's x-ray technician program's course objectives are set by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. The two-year program offers a combination of general education and radiologic technology supported by clinical experience.
Montgomery College
40 W. Gude Dr., Ste. 220
Rockville, MD 20850
240-567-5000
montgomerycollege.edu
Prince George's County Community College
Prince George's Community College offers a two-year radiography program that culminates in an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. During the two-year program, students earn 41 credit hours in radiography and 27 credit hours in general studies. Program graduates are eligible to take the ARRT exam for certification.
Prince George's Community College
301 Largo Rd.
Largo, MD 20774-2199
301-336-6000
pgcc.edu
Sanford-Brown Institute
Sanford-Brown's Landover campus offers a four-year Bachelor of Science degree program in x-ray technology where students learn about professional practice, image analysis and other aspects of x-ray technology. Graduates can pursue careers as radiologic technologists, x-ray technicians or radiographers in a laboratory setting, or in medical and surgical hospitals.
Sanford-Brown Institute
8401 Corporate Dr., Ste. 500
Landover, MD 20785
301-918-8221
sanfordbrown.edu
Allegany College of Maryland
Allegany College of Maryland offers a two-year program culminating in an AAS degree in Radiologic Technology. Students can expect coursework in radiology as well as core credits in English, psychology and humanities. The Radiologic Technology program prepares students to sit for the ARRT exam to become radiologic technologists.
Allegany College of Maryland
12401 Willowbrook Rd. S.E.
Cumberland, MD 21502-2596
301-784-5005
ac.cc.md.us
Anne Arundel Community College
Anne Arundel Community College offers a 70-credit program that is focused entirely on radiographic coursework. After completion of the two-year program, graduates earn an Associate of Applied Sciences degree and are eligible to take the ARRT exam to become certified as a radiologic technologist. The program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Additionally, as of 2010, the program is designated as a Health Manpower Shortage Program. This means that some residents of Maryland may be eligible for in-county tuition rates.
Anne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012-1895
410-777-2222
aacc.edu
College of Southern Maryland
The College of Southern Maryland offers a two-year program culminating in an AAS degree in Radiography. The 68-credit program includes coursework in English composition, interpersonal communication and math in addition to radiography. Graduates are prepared to sit for the ARRT exam, which certifies and licenses the student as a radiographer in the state of Maryland.
College of Southern Maryland
8730 Mitchell Rd.
La Plata, MD 20646-0910
301-934-2251
csmd.edu
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