What Is a Radiologic Technology Training Program Like?

Radiologic tech training 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

Radiologic tech training prerequisite course work 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.