Attending X Ray Program

X-ray films of parts of the body and administers nonradioactive materials into the bloodstream for diagnostic purposes are being produced by an X-ray technician, or radiographer, as the X-ray technician is also responsible for preparing patients and their records, and adjusting, maintaining, and operating equipment. X-ray technicians may specialize in complex diagnostic imaging technologies, such as computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), within the field, as CT technologists operate CT scanners to produce cross-sectional images of patients. Pay attention to the fact that machines that use strong magnets and radio waves, rather than radiation, to create an image, are being operated by MRI technologists.

An X-ray program may range in duration from one to four years. Graduating an X-ray program may help you achieve certificates such as associate degree, or bachelor's degree. Also, there has to be kept in mind that X-ray program offers classroom and clinical instruction in anatomy, medical ethics, medical terminology, pathology, patient care procedures, physiology, positioning of patients, principles of imaging, radiation physics, radiation protection, and radiobiology. You may take a certification exam offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, upon graduation from an accredited X-ray program. An important aspect which has to be taken into consideration is being represented by the fact that you must complete 24 hours of continuing education every two years, to be recertified, or registered.

The employment in the field of radiology is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2014, considering the fact that the population grows and ages, increasing the demand for diagnostic imaging. The salaries given in this field are quite significant, as the whole activity is being awarded quite well. Also, it is considered that better employment opportunities are being held by those who are experienced in more complex diagnostic imaging procedures, such as CT and MRI.

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