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How Many Years Of College Does It Take To Become A Radiology Technician?

I need to know how long it takes to be a radiology technician and does this job have a high demand

Posted on October 6, 2009 at 4:47 am by radiology · Permalink
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  1. Written by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT)
    on October 6, 2009 at 5:24 am
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    You can go to either a college (more expensive but easier to get into) or a hospital based program (which I think gives you better training).
    You can find info here:http://asrt.org/content/RecruitmentandRe…
    and schools here: http://jrcert.org/cert/Search.jsp or here: http://arrt.org/index.html?content=http:…

  2. Written by TXML
    on October 6, 2009 at 5:59 am
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    Depends on the state. Most formal programs are two years and usually are at a community college. My state does allow you to work for a radiologist without being certified. They kind of sponsers you for a given number of hours and then you are eligible to sit for the state certification exam.

  3. Written by WC
    on October 6, 2009 at 6:33 am
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    You don’t need a college degree at all. They have schools for X-ray technology.

  4. Written by Penny
    on October 6, 2009 at 7:07 am
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    It takes 2 years and the job is in high demand. Just remember once you get a job in this field, you will be working nights, weekends and holidays.

  5. Written by looking4
    on October 6, 2009 at 7:39 am
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    3 years of technician school.

  6. Written by Rosebudd
    on October 6, 2009 at 8:16 am
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    Here, our community college has a two year program to become a radiology technician, check where you live to determine if there is a local demand for this occupation. Your local employment security office should be able to help you with that question, but across the United States there is a high demand for all of the health field related occupations.