Ways I can prep for xray program.

buster117025 · Joined: 08 Sep 2009 Posts: 4

Hi, I am starting xray program in June andwas wondering if there was anything I can do to get ready for the program. My school didn't require Anatomy so I wasn't sure if I should pick up an anotomy book to kinda review it. I have no classes I need right now and am just waiting for June. Please tell me anything I can do to be prepared for it more. Thanks.

mflemiii26 · Joined: 01 Sep 2009 Posts: 9 Location: Wausau, WI

I would definatly pick up that anatomy book.......

Smooth23 · Joined: 27 May 2009 Posts: 26 Location: Michigan

without anatomy, I'd be lost.

buster117025 · Joined: 08 Sep 2009 Posts: 4

Are there certain points in anatomy book I should read up on? Should I focus more on skeletal or read whole book. Also is there anyone that has done XRAY w/o doing anatomy clas and how it was. Thanks

hjhogle · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 6:38 am Post subject:

Doing 'xray' without anatomy? Something like doing auto repair without learning how an engine works... Or teaching school without being able to read ... how about a CPA who never learned to count ..

Medical imaging is a complex field that encompasses human anatomy, physics, chemistry, electronics ..

Sorry. If you want a profession that doesn't include anatomy, find something outside of healthcare.

hjh, RT

buster117025 · Joined: 08 Sep 2009 Posts: 4

There is anatomy in the program. They teach physics/anatomy in the program the first couple semesters. I was just wondering if get a step ahead by looking at certain chapters before the programs starts.

MNBrett · Joined: 18 Nov 2009 Posts: 12

VIS_Imaging · Joined: 29 Nov 2009 Posts: 12

great advise given here

CTMRIGuy · Joined: 27 Oct 2008 Posts: 10

Hi buster117025:

I’m not sure what your prior healthcare background is (if any) but would think looking over a basic anatomy book and/or taking an anatomy course might be helpful for you.

You may also want to consider a Medical Terminology book/course as this might be a ‘new language’ for you.

Finally, if you’re able to, try to do something that might give you some type of patient contact experience before your school starts (For example: See if you can do some part-time work or volunteer in a hospital. Doing some patient transport duties might be beneficial, if available.).

Perhaps even taking a CPR class or EMT course (NOT required to be a Rad Tech but interesting) could be something you’d consider…..just food for thought.

Good luck and have fun!