X-Ray Tech
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AHCP offers the best hands-on training for students interested in Radiologic Technologist Training. This in-depth medical education is for students interested in positioning patients for X-Rays, determining the appropriate angle and height of X-Ray equipment and calculating the dosage of radiation needed to create quality X-Rays of the appropriate density, detail and contrast.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected this X-Ray Tech training will grow by 17% through 2018, meaning there’s a great demand for qualified technicians.* This is a result of recent breakthroughs in diagnostic imaging technology and the need for outpatient care.
That is why AHCP offers X-Ray tech students the latest training on X-Ray technology to help doctors diagnose their patients.
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Radiologic Technologist job responsibilities include:
- Positioning patients for X-Rays
- Determining appropriate angle and height of X-Ray equipment
- Calculating the dosage of radiation needed to create quality X-Rays of the appropriate density, detail and contrast
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Radiologic Technologist program training includes:
Medical Foundations
- Introduction to Radiology/Law and Ethics
- Medical Terminology
- Radiographic Terminology
- Patient Care and CPR
Radiographic Science
- Radiographic Biology
- Radiographic Physics
- Imaging Equipment and Maintenance
- Film Processing and Quality Control
- Radiation Protection and Safety
Radiographic Examination
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Radiographic Positioning
Radiographic Externship
- Training includes practical experience in a real-world medical setting
- Many students obtain employment opportunities from externship sites
Contact an admissions advisor for more information about the X-Ray Tech program at The Academy of Health Care Professions.
*Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010