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Radlogy Associates Degree

A radiology associates degree is the most common route to becoming a Radiologic Technologist, Ultrasound Technician, or Nuclear Medicine Technologist. An associates degree in radiology will provide you with a solid educational foundation in the fundamentals of radiology and will prepare you for certification. In addition, a radiology associates degree will make you a competitive candidate for jobs and will set a solid foundation for further educational development in radiology.

A radiology associates degree typically takes two years to complete and many can be accomplished without disruption to your current job. Most programs include classes such as anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology, then a series of core radiology courses consisting of patient positioning, radiology technology, radiation safety, and case studies. Almost all programs have a hands on component where you will get a chance to take the classroom knowledge and apply it to real situations in the field. Use the links below to request information from schools offering associates degrees in radiology.

Online / Distance Programs (may require prior clinical radiography experience):

Grand Canyon University - Online

Bachelor's | Master's

Addiction Counseling, Health Care Admin, Health Care Mgmt, Health Sciences - Professional Development & Advanced Patient Care, Medical Imaging Sciences, Respiratory Care

 

Campus Based Radiology Programs:

Florida

Everest University

Programs offered:

Massage Therapy, Medical Asst, Medical Insurance Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Tech, Radiologic Tech, Surgical Tech

Ultimate Medical Academy

Programs offered:

Dental Asst, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical/Clinical Lab Asst, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, X-Ray

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Programs offered:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Radiologic Sciences

Sanford-Brown Institute

Programs offered:

Dental Asst, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Asst, Medical Billing & Coding, Pharmacy Tech, Surgical Tech

ATI College of Health

Programs offered:

Diagnostic Ultrasound Tech, Medical Assisting Admin, Medical Assisting Tech, Respiratory Therapy

American Institute - School of Health Careers

Programs offered:

Diagnostic General Sonography

American Institute College of Health Professions

Programs offered:

Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography, Diagnostic General Sonography

Illinois

Rush University

Programs offered:

Clinical Lab Science, Health Care Ethics, Perfusion Tech, Respiratory Therapy, Vascular Ultrasound

Sanford-Brown College

Programs offered:

Cardiovascular Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Info Mgmt, Medical Assistant

Minnesota

Argosy University

Programs offered:

Dental Hygienist, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Histotechnology, Medical Asst, Medical Lab Tech, Medical Technology, Radiation Therapy, Radiologic Tech, Veterinary Tech

Missouri

Colorado Technical University

Programs offered:

Advanced Clinical Modalities, Healthcare Mgmt, Health Services Admin, Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing, Radiologic Tech, Surgical Tech

Sanford-Brown College

Programs offered:

Cardiovascular Sonography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Services, Health Care Admin, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Asst, Polysomnography, Radiography, Radiologic Sciences, Respiratory Therapy, Veterinary Tech

North Carolina

South College

Programs offered:

Medical Asst, Physical Therapy Asst, Radiologic Tech, Surgical Tech

Tennessee

South College

Programs offered:

Health Science, Medical Assistant, Nuclear Medicine, Pharmaceutical Science, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography

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Radiology Associates Degree FAQ's

How long does it take to finish an associates degree in radiology?

Associates degrees in radiology take approximately two years.

Are there any prerequisites?

Many schools prefer students who have taken math and science courses in high school; however, do not assume that you are not eligible if you have limited math and science education.

What kind of radiology courses will I be taking?

Will there be any real life training?

Yes, almost all radiology programs offer on the job training or job shadowing with a radiologic technologist

Will the radiology associates degree program prepare me for the ARRT exam?

Yes, radiology associate's degree programs will prepare you for the ARRT exam.

What kinds of radiology jobs can I get with an associates degree in radiology?

You can expect to get a job as a Radiologic Technologist once you have received your associates degree and passed the ARRT exam. Usually as a beginner, you will perform basic x-rays unless you have received a certificate for other duties such as CT tech or MRI technician.

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