Schools for Radiology
Editors Picks: Top Schools For Radiology
The following schools for radiology and medical imaging are being featured by our staff at radiology-schools.com for a variety of reasons. These are schools that are characteristic of a high quality radiology education experience. Student testimonials, graduate's ability to get jobs in the field of radiology, and the quality of staff and equipment are just a few of the factors that have contributed to our decision to highlight these schools for radiology.
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Florida Hospital of Health Sciences offers one of the most comprehensive set of radiology degrees and certificates in the country. With several online, hybrid, and flexible options, Florida Hospital's radiography, ultrasound, and nuclear medicine programs have become a very popular option both for the beginner and the existing medical imaging worker. Here is a glimpse of what the school offers for each respective subfield of radiology:
Radiography Programs
- Associate of Science in Radiography
- Bachelor of Science in Radiography **(Online)**
- CT (Computerized Tomography) Certificate **(Online)**
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Certificate ** (Online)**
Ultrasound Programs (Diagnostic Medical Sonography)
- Associate of Science in Sonography (Ultrasound)
- Advanced Placement Track Sonography (Ultrasound) **(Online)**
- Bachelor of Science in Sonography **(Online)**
The Advanced Placement Track Ultrasound (Sonography) program is a very popular option for those who have been working as an x-ray tech or a radiographer, but would now like to become competitive for ultrasound positions, which often pay higher salaries than their peers in related radiology positions. The program is relatively short, which will allow you to expand your knowledge with little interruption to your current work situation. There are also online Bachelor's Degrees available for both Radiography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Nuclear Medicine Technology Programs
- Associate of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Certificate of Nuclear Medicine Technology **(Online)**
Florida Hospital's Online Nuclear Medicine Certificate is another popular option for existing health care and medical imaging professionals who want to add nuclear medicine to their skill set. Nuclear Medicine, like Sonography, is another career path that tends to lead to higher compensation, which makes these programs increasingly popular. Because FHCHS offers such a wide variety of options, our editorial staff has decided to put it at the top of the list of the top schools for radiology.
Sanford-Brown Institute
We've picked Sanford Brown Institute because of it's fast track to employment mentality. The goal at Sanford Brown is to provide the highest quality educational experience in the most efficient way possible in order to minimize the disruption of your current work schedule. The Sanford Brown approach can be described as a combination of practical while maintaining respect as a top school for radiology sciences among its peers. The other advantage of Sanford Brown is that their are campus locations throughout the country for those who are less inclined to make a move to attend school.
Here's a peek at the programs Sanford Brown Offers:
- Radiography
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Dental Assisting with Limited X-Ray
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Medical Assisting with X-Ray
- Health Care Administration
Sanford Brown offers several degree level options including certificates, associates, and bachelor's degrees. To get more detailed information, check out our Sanford Brown Page which will give you more detail on the programs offered.
Pima Medical Institute
Pima Medical Institute is another school that offers online options for busy working individuals. They have both campus and online options for completing an Associates of Applied Science in Radiography. The online option requires that you have some previous training in x-ray or radiography. You will want to inquire with the school if you have been performing x-rays or other medical imaging procedures and if this will satisfy the requirement to take the courses online. Here is a brief overview of what Pima has to offer:
- Online Associates Degree in Radiography (typically takes 48 weeks to complete)
- Associate of Applied Science in Radiography (campus based program)
The online options does have an externship component at the end of the program in which you will need to work with a Radiographer and complete a set of competencies; however, the school is very accommodating to your location needs and will often find a facility near you to complete this requirement.
PIMA Medical Campus Locations:
Arizona
California
Colorado
Nevada
New Mexico
Texas
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