Radiologic Technology
Overview
Radiologic Technology is a very professionally oriented major in the health care field. Radiologic technologists use x-rays and radioactive substances to diagnose and treat diseases and injuries. Two-year and four-year degree programs in Radiologic Technology and Radiography are available at colleges and universities all across the fruited plain.One of the important things to know about the field of Radiologic Technology is that there is a big, national standardized test involved. Would-be practitioners must sit for the National Certification Examination in Radiography.
If you major in Radiologic Technology, what you'll learn is how to perform sophisticated diagnostic x-ray procedures. You'll learn exactly what an x-ray is, how to operate radiography equipment, and more than you ever wanted to know about radiation safety.
Selected Schools
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Bradford, PA
- $25,534 Tuition
- 1140 Avg SAT
- 1,002 Enrolled
Waterloo, IA
- $18,540 Tuition
- 341 Enrolled
Sioux City, IA
- $28,650 Tuition
- 940 Avg SAT
- 1,117 Enrolled
Philadelphia, PA
- $60,042 Tuition
- 1330 Avg SAT
- 13,450 Enrolled
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SAMPLE CURRICULUM
Biology
Biomedical Instrumentation
Chemistry
Clinical Fieldwork (several courses)
Digital Imaging
Human Anatomy
Introduction to Radiologic Technology
Physics
Physiology
Principles of Disease
Radiologic Pathophysiology
HIGH SCHOOl PREPARATION
You'll need a strong foundation in the basic sciences. If you are planning to major in Radiologic Technology in college, you should take courses in biology, chemistry, and physics. You'll need a decent background in math as well.
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