How to Train to Become a Radiographer
A radiographer, also referred to as a radiologic technician, takes X-rays to help in the diagnosis of medical problems. Radiographers also maintain radiology equipment and patient medical records. Typically, training to become a radiographer requires gaining formal education in radiography from an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologists program and obtaining licensure.
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Explore schools that offer a radiography or radiologic technology program. View schools by going to the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology website. Click on the "accredited programs" icon on the left side of the page. Then select "radiography" for the type of program. Then, apply to the desired college.
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Enroll in a college radiography or radiologic technology program once you have been accepted. Students in these programs receive both classroom education and learn from clinicals. As a student in a radiography program, you are instructed on different topics as anatomy and physiology, patient care, and radiation physics.
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Complete requirements at the school. Completing the requirements will qualify you to gain licensure from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or ARRT.
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Gain licensure in order to become a radiographer. Many states require that radiographer's are licensed. Some states do not require licensure. Check with your state's health board to find out if licensure is necessary and what the requirements are.
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Tips & Warnings
Take classes such as physics, chemistry, and biology if you are still in high school. These classes will prepare you for radiology college coursework.
Some radiologic technology courses can be taken at hospitals.
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