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Radiology Tech School in North Carolina - NC
By Jennifer Williams, allied health world contributing writer
Published: June 10th, 2010
North Carolina radiology technician schools are a great option for anyone interested in working as a radiology technician. While there are several different schools to choose, there are also several degrees to choose from. Most schools have certificate programs, associate programs, and bachelor programs, depending upon where you want to go with your career. However, the most commonly pursued degree for radiology technicians in North Carolina is the Associate of Science in Radiography.
The Associate of Science in Radiography is a 2-year program designed to give you a strong educational foundation for an entry-level position. A radiology tech school in North Carolina should give you the skills to communicate effectively, think critically and analytically, as well as help you to learn about the basics of radiologic technology. Typically, this degree program consists of 40 general education credits and 80 radiology-specific credits.
Any of these courses may be required as part of the 40-credit general education requirement:
- English Composition and Speech
- Computer Basics
- Behavior Management
- Technology Skills
- Career Development
As a radiology technician in North Carolina, you will be using x-ray imaging to help diagnose internal patient health conditions. Because it is important that these images be accurate, concise, and diagnostic in nature, there are many courses that you will take to help you learn about the science of radiology, as well as how to effectively capture images on x-ray.
The courses listed below will likely be included in your Associate of Science degree program in North Carolina:
- Anatomical Structure
- Pathophysiology
- Radiologic Physics
- Healthcare Ethics and Medical Law
- Radiologic Procedures and Patient Positioning