Radiology techs work with devices like X-ray machines
Radiology technicians, also known as radiographers, provide support for doctors in the area of X-rays, mammograms, tomographs and medical imaging machines. Growth in the field is projected at 17 percent between the years 2008 and 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which estimates average annual wages at $52,210 as of May 2008. For those who wish to enter this growing field in Massachusetts, there are a number of options for education.
Massasoit Community College
Massasoit Community College in Brockton, Mass., offers a program in radiologic technology. The program takes 21 months to complete. Students who graduate from MCC will receive an associate of science degree. To enter the program a student must have a high school diploma or equivalency, interview with the department staff, complete a pre-requisite test for anatomy and physiology, and sit for an information session on the major.
Massasoit Community College
1 Massasoit Blvd
Brockton, MA 02302-3996
508-588-9100
massasoit.mass.edu
Middlesex Community College
Middlesex Community College in Lowell offers an associate degree program in radiologic technology. The college seeks to train entry-level radiologists who have a life-long interest in expanding knowledge in their trade. The program trains students not only in radiologic procedures but also critical-thinking and problem-solving as well as oral and written communication. Graduates from the program are eligible to sit for the national certification exam given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as well as licensure from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Middlesex Community College
33 Kearney Square
Lowell, MA 01852-1987
978-656-3200
middlesex.mass.edu
Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield Technical Community College hosts a program in radiography technology. Graduates from the program receive associate in science degrees. All practical and theoretical classes take place at the college, which has an X-ray machine and other equipment as well as replicas of human body parts for students to practice their trade on. The program takes two years to complete. Applicants must undergo a criminal background check before being accepted into the program.
Springfield Technical Community College
Armory Square
Suite 1
Post Office Box 9000
Springfield, MA 01102-9000
413-781-7822
stcc.edu
Bunker Hill Community College
Bunker Hill Community College offers two programs in medical radiography. Both programs result in an associate of science degree. The programs at Bunker Hill Community College include both a full-time daytime course and an evening part-time course. Related programs in general and cardiac sonography are also offered at Bunker Hill. Graduates from the program will be ready to sit for national professional certification and state licensure.
Application to the program is a competitive process. Candidates are ranked based on grades in prerequisite courses, college placement testing, general education grades and any relevant work experience. The 70 highest placing applicants will receive positions in the program.
Bunker Hill Community College
50 Rutherford Avenue
Charlestown, MA 02129
617-228-2000
bhcc.mass.edu
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