Radiography

Radiologic technologists (radiographers) are the medical personnel who perform diagnostic imaging examinations and administer radiation therapy treatments. They are educated in anatomy, patient positioning, examination techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, radiation protection and basic patient care. They may specialize in a specific imaging technique, such as bone densitometry, cardiovascular-interventional, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, quality management, sonography or general radiology. The radiologic technologists who specialize in radiation therapy, which is the delivery of high doses of radiation to treat cancer and other diseases, are radiation therapists and medical dosimetrists.

There are over 600 accredited radiography programs in the United States. Programs are generally two years in length and are taught at hospitals, community colleges and four year universities. Though programs may be accredited, prerequisites, application processes, and curriculum structure vary from program to program. To find information for particular programs, contact each admissions director directly.