Radiologic Technology - Community College of Beaver County

Radiologic Technology from Community College of Beaver County is a Campus Associate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, employment of radiologic technologists is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2014 as the population grows and ages, increasing the demand for diagnostic imaging. Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to sit for the Registry exam from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists for certification. Various career opportunities are available after graduation. Radiographers can be found employed in hospitals, private physician's offices, clinics, sales, industry, and military service while opportunity for professional growth and advancement exists in speciality areas such as ultrasound, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, computerized automated tomography (CT), special procedures, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as well as management and education. Admissions Requirements Students applying to the Radiologic Technology program must: Be at least 18 years of age or older within six months after entry into the program. Have earned a high school diploma or GED Have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 on college and high school transcripts Have completed two of the following math courses in high school or college - Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, or Pre-Calculus. Have completed two of the following science courses in high school or college - Biology I, Biology II, Chemistry I, Chemistry II, Physics, Physica Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, or Human Anatomy and Physiology II. Have completed at least one computer course in high school or college. Taken an entrance placement exam. Take the Psychological Health Occupation Aptitude test. Have a current CPR (Health Care Provider) card. Complete an observation period prior to finalizing acceptance into the program. Pass criminal record and child abuse clearance. Prior to admission, each student is required to have a physical exam, provide immunization records, and complete the Physical Requirements Form. Laboratory testing is part of the physical exam. Personal interview. View more details on Community College of Beaver County . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.