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
 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.
Related Reading: |
Radiology Education Guide
Radiology Career Guide
Related Resources School Spotlight West Coast Ultrasound Institute - Beverly HillsUltrasound 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 - IselinUltrasound 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 - AustinAssociate's in Sonography
This highly specialized credential focus on ultrasound physics and instrumentation.
Campus:Virginia College Austin, TX All Radiologic Technology Schools |
