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Education Requirements

Radiologic technician program options include:

  • 1-year certificate or diploma
  • 2-year associate's degree
  • 4-year bachelor's degree

Upon completion of an associate degree, opportunities exist to continue education and obtain a bachelor's degree. A bachelor's or master's degree in one of the radiologic technologies is desirable for supervisory, administrative, or teaching positions.

Certified radiologic graduates often take additional certificate programs in the following advanced imaging fields:

  • Nuclear Medicine Technology
  • Mammography
  • Computed Tomography (CT scans)
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Cardiovascular-Interventional Technologies

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What You'll Study

Radiologic technology program prerequisite coursework generally includes biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, physics and medical terminology.

Typical radiologic technology programs offer courses in:

  • Patient care procedures
  • Radiation protection
  • Radiation physics
  • Principles of imaging
  • Radiobiology
  • Pathology
  • Medical ethics
  • Positioning of patients

You'll also gain plenty of clinical, hands-on practical training in a 3-6 month internship.

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School Spotlight

West Coast Ultrasound Institute - Beverly Hills

Ultrasound Diploma
Cardiovascular Tech Diploma
MRI Diploma
Note: An associate's degree or 2 years work experience in allied health is required for admission.
Campus:West Coast Ultrasound Institute Beverly Hills, CA

Sanford-Brown Institute - Iselin

Ultrasound Certificate
Cardiovascular Tech Certificate
These programs will prepare students for working with a team of healthcare physicians in a hospital or clinical environment.
Campus:Sanford-Brown Institute Iselin, NJ

Virginia College - Austin

Associate's in Sonography
This highly specialized credential focus on ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
Campus:Virginia College Austin, TX

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