Radiation Technician or often called Radiology Technician is a healthcare profession that’s responsible for operating different kinds of medical imaging equipment such as X-ray machines, fluoroscopy devices, CT scanners, MRI scanners, Sonography, Ultrasound, and PET emission tomography (PET). Some radiology techs might have specialized training in some of the different devices while others might have experience in things like nuclear medicine. This is different than nuclear technician that works for taking measurements of how much radiation is being exposed. In order to be able to complete the certification for Radiation technician or radiology you will need to already have a general education diploma or a high school diploma. College algebra chapter 6.7 has some of the calculations for half life related to radiation technician related to medication or decay of medicines. You can complete radiology course either with a college or trade school. Below you can find the requirements for this type of course:
Radiologic Technology (AAS)
Semester I
CSS 106 - Succeeding in College Credits: 1
RAD 102 - Radiographic Procedures I Credits: 4 ▲
RAD 103 - Directed Practice I Credits: 1 ▲
RAD 104 - Methods of Patient Care with an Introduction to Radiology Credits: 3 ▲
BIO 107 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4 ▲
HSC 101 - Medical Terminology Credits: 2
Total Semester I Credit Hours: 15
Semester II
RAD 105 - Radiography I Credits: 4 ▲
RAD 106 - Radiographic Procedures II Credits: 5 ▲
RAD 107 - Directed Practice II Credits: 2 ▲
ENG 101 - English Composition I Credits: 3
BIO 108 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4 ▲
Total Semester II Credit Hours: 18
Summer
RAD 108 - Directed Practice III Credits: 3 ▲
MTH 128 - Statistics Credits: 3
Total Summer Semester Credit Hours: 6
Semester III
RAD 201 - Radiography II Credits: 3 ▲
RAD 202 - Radiologic Physics Credits: 2 ▲
RAD 203 - Directed Practice IV Credits: 3 ▲
COM 101 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
Total Semester III Credit Hours: 11
Semester IV
RAD 204 - Radiography III Credits: 3 ▲
RAD 205 - Directed Practice V Credits: 3 ▲
SOC 205 - Social Problems Credits: 3
MGT 202 - Organizational Behavior Credits: 3
Total Semester IV Credit Hours: 12
Total Credits: 62
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