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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Champlain College

Burlington, VT

$45,100 Tuition
1260 Avg SAT
1,784 Enrolled

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Quinnipiac University

Hamden, CT

$52,670 Tuition
1200 Avg SAT
6,248 Enrolled

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University of Pittsburgh at Bradford

Bradford, PA

$25,534 Tuition
1140 Avg SAT
1,002 Enrolled

Allen College

Waterloo, IA

$18,540 Tuition
341 Enrolled

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA

$28,650 Tuition
940 Avg SAT
1,117 Enrolled

Drexel University

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.