radiographer, also called a radiologic technologist

Hi, as I am new to this or any other site, I hope you have the information I require. I am a graduate of a Community College in So. Cal. I received an A.A. degree in Liberal Studies. I would like to continue my education as a radiographer, also called a radiologic technologist. It appears that I will need to start from scratch and earn another A.A. degree. I would prefer to go on for a B.S. in Radiography. Does anyone know of a college or university that offers this degree by distance learning?

Thanx,
Sandy

 

Hey,

I am planning to do a radiology degree also for a second career option. I hope that you are aware that you will need the AS degree in Radiology to become ARRT certified before you can advance on to the BS degree from what I have seen. I have found a few BS degree online for BS in Radiology but they require you to have a associates in Radiology and be ARRT. I have researched the AS degree trying to find out if any of the classes I need can be taken online and have found I can take about 4-5 classes for this online but the rest requires on campus attendance, mainly because of required attendance of clinicals on campus .


Here are some schools listings

Touro University International
Oregon Institute of Technology
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Weber State http://departments.weber.edu/ce/dl.asp
University of Missouri -- http://www.muhealth.org/~shrp/radsci/degreecompl.html
University of Nebraska
Clarkson College
http://www.gehealthcare.com/education/training/degrees/degrees.html
http://www.uams.edu/today/onlineeducation/chrp.htm
http://www.sjcme.edu/gpsnew/index2.html

 

Lena is pretty much spot on regarding her advice. As a healthcare risk manager, I have scads of RTs working at my clinics, and our local community college has a RT program and they rotate their students through my facilities.

The initial RT training, whether at the associate's or bachelor's level, is very hands-on. It simply cannot be done at a distance due to the experience you need to acquire in operating the machinery and taking care of the patients. Much of the subsequent training or specialty certification can be done via distance learning.

If you want some free career advice, as soon as possible, if you are interested in these modalities, specialize in CT or MRI studies. There is a shortage of RTs specializing in these areas compared to the number of scanners operating. In many urban areas, a RT specializing in CT or MRI scanning commands premium pay and often a signing bonus. In contrast, RTs specializing in general imaging or mammography are not as much in demand.

 

In the sincere hope.....

....that this information will be helpful to someone:

http://www.nsula.edu/ece/ensu.asp

Northwestern State University - Louisiana

GOOD LUCK!!! LET US KNOW HOW YOU DO!

 

distance learning in radiological sciences

There are a number of distance learning programs for radiological sciences; unfortunately you must be a radiological technologist to enter them. I was able to find one program that offered distance learning for entry as a radiological technologist but it was for instate students only. National standards include close to 2000 hour as a student taking x-rays, so even with distance learning it is a large amount of work. There are distance programs for ultrasound training and sonographers usually have a higher hourly rate of pay than general radiological technologists. Just another idea to consider.
Jeremy

 

my mom has been in the medical field for 17 years working in labs and clinics as an x-ray tech/lab tech/nurse tech. she has a glut of certifications and a few lincenses for minor things. i always wondered what the shortest distance it would be for her to become an RN or RT? does anyone know of any DL options or shortcuts. it would be neat to see her get payed for what she does after all of these years.

 

skidadl,
The fastest way to an RN is still an Associate Degree (not DL) unless she is already an LPN. If she is interested in becoming an RN I recommend her doing so ASAP. Although discussion about making the BSN the entry into practice has been raging for decades, it won't be long before it becomes a reality and there is already talk about making a Masters the entry level. As the older generation of diploma nurses leaves the practice, the reasons for resisting the change to the appropriate level of education also leaves. If your mother is already an LPN she can look into the Excelsior program which is excellent (not easy but excellent). It is wonderful that you are looking out for her and I wish her the best success with finding the right program that will allow her to work on the highest level possible.

 

Thank you everyone for the fast response. I do understand that I will need 2000+ hours of clinical in hospital work, but I was hoping I could take most of the classes before hand online. I'm just not looking forward to another 60+ units before I can start on my BS degree.

 

Re: distance learning in radiological sciences

Jeremy, do you mind telling me which college allows in state DL for radiological science. Which schools would you recommend for the distance programs in ultrasound training and sonographers.

 

Lena, which college(s) could I get the 4-5 classes out of the way. 4-5 is better than none.

Sandy

 

Rad Class that are available online

Sandy

These are a few I have seen available to take online that most Radiology programs require

Anatomy and Physiology I with lab
Anatomy and Physiology II with lab
Medical Terminology
Radiographic Procedures I
Radiographic Procedures II
Pathophysiology
Intro to Radiologic Technology

 

Re: distance learning in radiological sciences

Jeremy, do you mind telling me which college allows in state DL for radiological science. Which schools would you recommend for the distance programs in ultrasound training and sonographers.

 

DL entry

The college that offered an AAS in Radiological Technology is Southeast community college http://online.scc.cc.ne.us
When I looked into them a while back they only had clinical sites in their own state.

For ultrasound there are a number of distance learning programs, I would recommend Jackson Community College they are professionally and regionally accredited plus have vascular, general, and echo courses. There are a number if shorter programs but sonography is extremely operator dependant and this has a good curriculum.

If you have other questions on allied health programs let me know I am the director of a on campus program in Nuclear Medicine and I tend to keep track of distance learning for most health care occupations. ( I have already taken quite a few distance learnig programs in health care)

Jeremy

 

Jeremy, (nice name)

If you would. please email me. I have several questions for you.


Thanks,

Jeremy Newman


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