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Radiology Technologist Schools in Delaware - DE
By Susan Maphis, allied health world contributing writer
Published: April, 4 2011
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If you have a sound background in physiology, anatomy, health sciences and math, you might want to consider becoming a radiologic technologist. There are a variety of choices of radiologic technologist schools and training programs in Delaware for those who are interested in this growing field. Radiologic technologists help physicians diagnose and treat illnesses and conditions by taking digital medical images of body parts and systems.
Most programs that train radiologic technologists in Delaware combine didactic and clinical courses. Didactic, or classroom, courses that one usually finds in such a program include anatomy, physiology, math, statistics, clinical radiography, medical terminology, image positioning, imaging critique, and ethical issues in health care. Depending upon one’s specialization, if any, courses in specialized radiological studies may also be taken. The clinical portion of one’s training usually consists of 400 to 500 hours and is held at Delaware medical facilities such as Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent General Hospital, Bayhealth Medical Center, Milford Memorial Hospital, Beebe Medical Center, Christiana Health Care System, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital and St. Francis Hospital.
Graduates in Delaware typically earn an associate degree. Then, they must pass a certification examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) prior to applying for state licensure.
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