Radiology technicians use imaging equipment to help diagnose problems.
Radiology technicians operate imaging equipment that helps physicians diagnose patient problems. Many radiology tech programs are two year programs; however, not many are offered online. Online radiology programs allow students to take all lecture classes online and then complete an internship at a local radiology facility. According to Indeed.com, the average yearly salary in 2010 for radiology technicians in the U.S. is $53,000.
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
The Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences is a private educational institution that offers multiple health sciences programs. The college is located in Orlando, Florida and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The online radiologic sciences program is recognized by The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and graduates will have the necessary skills to take national certification exams to become licensed radiology technologist. The program courses are divided between general education and radiology core classes. Some of the radiology courses include principles of quality management, mammography, clinical aspects of computed tomography, physics and instrumentation of magnetic resonance and advanced patient care issues. This is a 60 credit program that takes about two years to complete.
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
671 Winyah Drive
Orlando, FL 32803-1226
407-303-7747
fhchs.edu
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private Catholic college located in Standish, Maine. SJCM is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. SJCM offers online bachelor's and associate degree programs in radiologic science administration. The associate degree program is a two year program and depending on your prior education, the bachelor's degree program can also be completed in two years. Coursework in these programs include American health care systems, legal aspects of health care administration, ethics in health care and quality in health care administration. This program is designed for individuals and radiology technicians that wish to advance to supervisory and teaching positions within radiology departments and schools.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
278 Whites Bridge Road
Standish, ME 04084
207-892-6766
sjcme.edu
Pima Medical Institute
Pima Medical Institute is a private educational institution that specializes in healthcare career training. The college has multiple campus locations throughout the west and mid-west United States in cities such as Denver, Colorado; Houston, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona and Seattle, Washington. PMI offers a fully accredited, online radiology program that will lead to an associate or bachelor's degree in radiology. The associate degree program is a two year program and all of the classes are available online. However, you will be required to complete an internship at a local radiology facility. Some of the classes include radiography, positioning, radiation physics, methods of patient care, principles of radiographic exposure and radiographic biology. Graduates will be able to sit for national licensure to become a licensed radiology technician.
Pima Medical Institute
3350 E. Grant Rd. #200
Tucson, AZ 85716
800-477-7462
pmi.edu
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