About Radiography
Radiography is the art and science of using radiation to provide images of the tissues, organs, bones and vessels that exist in the human body. The radiographer or x-ray technologist positions the patient and uses the proper amount of radiation to produce a diagnostic film. Radiographers are often confused with radiologists, but there is a difference. The radiologist is a medical doctor who diagnoses the x-ray films. We are not radiologists. A strong science and math background is helpful for entry into the program.
To succeed as a radiographer, you must have a sincere interest in helping people, including hands-on contact with patients. A strong science and math background is helpful for entry into the program. Bilingual skills are also an asset.
Our Mission Statement
We aim to provide a high quality Radiography program that provides strong academic and clinical components that foster life-long learning and personal growth. The program strives to meet the needs of the health care delivery system of the County and adhere to state and national standards.
About Our Program
We offer a two-year (24 months) fully accredited degree program in which students attend classes and clinical sessions full time during the day. This includes a ten-week, 32-hour-per week summer session. Students earn a total of 63 credits and upon completion of the program, receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) and are eligible to sit for the National Radiologic Technology Certification Exam and apply for a state x-ray license.
Our course offerings include Anatomy & Physiology, Radiation Biology, Medical & Surgical Diseases, Positioning, Patient Care & Physics. We also have clinical affiliations with leading facilities in the area.
Career Opportunities or Continuing Your Education
Our graduates are well prepared to enter a career or continue their education to specialize in nuclear medicine and radiation therapy or to go on to a four-year college for a bachelor’s degree.
Radiographers can find plentiful employment opportunities in hospitals, doctor's offices, and industry and can earn a starting salary of approximately $45,000. Our graduates are very successful in the field as supervisors, educators, and specialists.