Florida's Agency for Workforce Innovation predicts that statewide demand for radiologic technologists, or radiographers, will increase by more than 14 percent from 2009 through 2017. Before receiving a license to work in this career, prospective technicians must first complete a post-secondary program the field, of which a number exist in Florida. Carrying the accreditation of the American Registry of Radiologic Technicians (ARRT), these colleges also qualify graduates for voluntary certification from the ARRT.
South Florida Community College
Established in 1965, South Florida Community College is a public institution with more than 2,300 part-time and 1,600 full-time students. The college offers its Associate of Applied Science in radiologic technology program at its Avon Park campus, located approximately 90 miles east of St. Petersburg and 78 miles south of Orlando. Prior to enrolling in the program, applicants must complete prerequisite courses in anatomy, algebra and English and participate in an eight-hour observation of a licensed radiology tech working in a hospital or medical center. Admission to the program is competitive, with only 12 students receiving an invitation to enroll each year. The program lasts for two years and requires coursework in microbiology, medical terminology, anatomy, microcomputing and psychology. Six clinical internship rotations in local medical facilities are mandatory for graduation. Eligible students can receive federal and state financial aid and institutional scholarships while studying at South Florida Community College. Job placement assistance is available through the college's Career Center.
South Florida Community College
600 West College Drive
Avon Park, FL 33825
863-453-6661
southflorida.edu
Broward College
Located in Fort Lauderdale, Broward College is a public institution, formerly known as Broward Community College. Prerequisite courses for admission to the college's Associate of Applied Science degree program in radiography include English, medical terminology, anatomy, computer science and algebra. After obtaining admission, students must then pass a criminal background check and take courses in CPR, occupational safety, HIV and AIDS, domestic violence and error reduction prior to beginning courses in the major. The program lasts two years and requires five clinical rotations as a part of the curriculum. Students also study nursing, physics, communications and radiobiology. Among financial aid programs offered at Broward College are state and federal loan and grants, veterans benefits, institutional scholarships, private lending and work-study. The college's Career Center provides job placement assistance for all students.
Broward College
111 East Las Olas Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-201-7350
broward.edu
Florida State College
Established in 1988, Florida State College is a unit of Florida's public Florida State University. The college offers its radiologic technology associate degree program at its north campus in Jacksonville. Admission to the program requires a criminal background check and prerequisite courses in anatomy and medical terminology. Once admitted to the two-year program, students complete coursework in radiation safety and radiography techniques as well as five clinical rotations at area hospitals and medical centers. The college also offers a degree-completion program that allows ARRT-certified radiologic technologists who have only a diploma or certificate in the field to complete the requirements for an associate degree at an accelerated pace. In addition to federal and state aid, Florida State offers a limited number of institutional scholarships and work study placements. The college offers assistance with resume writing, interview preparation and job placement assistance.
Florida State College
4501 Capper Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
904-766-6500
fscj.edu
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