Radiography - Essex County College

Radiography from Essex County College is a Campus Associate Radiology degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Why major in Radiography? Radiography involves assisting in the diagnosis and management of human illness by producing images (also called radiographs or X-rays) of the structures in the body. Students receive hands-on training in radiographic procedures and imaging modalities, and in operating room and fluoroscopic procedures. Graduates of the program become eligible to take the licensing exams to qualify to work with physicians in offices, clinics, and hospitals. As a radiographer , you can specialize in mammography, computed tomography (CT), digital vascular imaging (angiography), ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Related jobs can be found in manufacturing firms and medical supply companies. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Take the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) Examination and the New Jersey State Licensure Exam; Work in a career with a promising future and, as a Registered Technologist (RT), work in any of the 50 states; Use X-ray equipment to produce images of internal body structures; Specialize in Mammography, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), or other imaging specialties; and Become a vital member of the patient care team. View more details on Essex County College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Radiology courses.