There is a school that just opened near my area that takes 22 months to become an MRI Technologist. The only drawback is that I will not get a certificate in Radiologic technology. Therefore I will not be able to give x-rays.
Should I consider this program? I’ve applied to a few Radiologic Technicians schools already, but the wait list is ridiculously long.
I would hopefully one day become a radiologist and examine x-rays and such. The school I’m going to offers an associates in radiography but I don’t know if I should get into the program. I think I should know how to work with x-rays and the machines before I get into the big stuff like diagnosing people like a radiologist. Tips please?
The school I’m looking at has radiography science degree for radiologic technologists and then afterwards you can get into a sonography program for an advanced certificate. They also have a bachelor’s degree for sonography. If you can’t tell, I really want to be a sonographer! I just don’t know which route to take, would I be more valuable to a future employer to get a radiography degree first or does it matter?
Thanks for any advice!
I currently have a an associate degree in business management and computer software, a certificate of diversity management, and phlebotomy. I am not having any luck in finding employment. I am thinking of going to school for ultrasound. What can you do with a bachelors that you can not do with an associates? Do you think there will be a difference in pay, on how long I go to school. Oh, does the sonographer read the ultrasound, or does the Dr.?
Lots of biology science and math clases.
I want to transfer to a medical school for Radiography, but I haven’t taken any related courses in the past. Which course do you recommened taking so that when I send my transcript to schools, they’ll consider me?
I am currently 30 years of age and intend on attending college this spring. I currently work at a warehouse. I wanna go to college to get a better paying job but also to do something I might enjoy. So wanted opinions from people who currently involve themselves in this career field. I was told I would need to go attend a 2 year x-ray tech program than a year for MRI/Cat Scan then I could pratically do anything in that field.
Keep in mind I have no prior knowledge of human anatomy or physiology. I am also an individual who enjoys history but feels maybe studying to a be a history professor could be impratical givin my age and current income. Although will need federal assitance in order to attend any college. Thank you 
It is asked in the Baylor University @ Dallas to provide prior health related (radiology) job experience to apply for the radiology program there. I’m not sure if I want to apply for that one, or one at Midwestern State University, or the one at Brookhaven of the Dallas Community College System. About 6 months is recommended and I have never worked in the health field. I don’t plan on applying in those programs until about 1.5 to 2 years from now, so I have plenty of time to look over my options. But since I am considering them, I want to know what would be a good way to get my foot through the door in that health field. I have seen people in scrubs at school, and I always that that in order to get a job at a hospital or clinic you have to first be certified. I’m wondering what I should attempt to do. There is a local hosp. in 15 miles.
Right now, I’m a full-time college student @ Navarro, a local community college majored in Pre-Med.
Any help or advice is appreciated, Thanks.
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