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Top X-Ray Technician Schools

When you become an X-ray technician, also known as a radiographer, you will x-ray various parts of the body, and then pass the processed film on to radiologists who diagnose and treat health conditions such as cancer, ulcers or broken bones. Working directly with patients or through a physician, x-ray technologists explain the procedure to patients, and operate the x-ray machine. X-ray technicians must follow important safety procedures by using a radiation shield to protect the patient and themselves from dangerous radiation from the equipment. To become an x-ray technician you must complete an accredited program in radiography. In addition, you may also need a state license or certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Courses in radiology are offered in hospitals, colleges and universities, and vocational-technical institutes. Hospitals, which employ most x-ray technicians, usually only hire formally trained radiology specialists from accredited programs. Once in an accredited program, you will receive classroom and clinical instruction in anatomy and physiology, patient care procedures, radiation physics, radiation protection, principles of imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, medical ethics, radiobiology, and pathology. Courses to become an x-ray technician range from one to four years in length and can lead to a certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree. Some one-year certificate programs are available for experienced x-ray technicians or individuals from other medical professionals who want to change fields or specialize in CT or MRI. If you aspire to become a supervisor, administrator or teacher, a bachelor's or master's degree would be desirable.

Alabama X-Ray Technician Schools
Virginia College* (Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Arizona X-Ray Technician Schools
Apollo College* (Mesa, AZ - Phoenix, AZ - Phoenix, AZ - Tucson AZ) - Medical Radiography
The Bryman School* (Phoenix, Tempe) - Practical Technologist in Radiology

California X-Ray Technician Schools
Everest College* (Alhambra - El Monte, Anaheim, City of Industry - Whittier, Gardena, Hayward, Los Angeles - Wilshire, Ontario, Reseda, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Jose North, Torrance, Los Angeles West) - X-Ray Technician
Maric College* (Anaheim, Bakersfield, Carson, San Diego - East County, Fresno, Irwindale, Los Angeles, Modesto, Vista - North County, North Hollywood, Palm Springs, Panorama City, Pomona, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, San Fernando Valley, Stockton) - X-Ray Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Ultrasound, Radiologic Technology

Colorado X-Ray Technician Schools
Cambridge College (Aurora) - X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope)

Florida X-Ray Technician Schools
ATI College of Health (Miami)
Programs in Miami: Diagnostic Ultrasound Technician
Central Florida Institute* (Orlando, Tampa Bay)
Programs in Florida: Medical Assistant/Basic X-ray, Noninvasive Cardio Technician, Advanced Cardiovascular Technologist - ECHO
High-Tech Institute (Orlando)
Programs in Orlando: X-ray Technician
Keiser College* (Daytona Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Tampa, West Palm Beach) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Radiologic Technology, Radiology, Ultrasound Technologist
National School of Technology* (Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Kendall, Miami)
Programs in Florida:Cardiovascular Technologist
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) * (Tampa, Ft Lauderdale, Jacksonville) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Ultimate Medical Academy (Clearwater, Florida) - X-Ray Tech Training

Georgia X-Ray Technician Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Atlanta) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Cardiovascular Technology
The Art Institute of Atlanta (Atlanta, GA) - Radiology & Sonography, Photographic Imaging

Kentucky X-Ray Technician Schools
Draughons Junior College (Bowling Green)
Bowling Green: Cardiographic Technician
Spencerian College (Lexington)
Programs in Lexington: Limited Medical Radiography

Maryland X-Ray Technician Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Landover)
Programs in Landover, Maryland: Cardiovascular Technology, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Minnesota X-Ray Technician Schools
High-Tech Institute (Minneapolis) - X-ray Technician (Ltd. Scope)

Missouri X-Ray Technician Schools
Colorado Technical University (North Kansas City) - Radiologic Technology
Sanford-Brown College (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School)* (Fenton, St. Charles, Hazelwood) - Radiography

New Jersey X-Ray Technician Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Iselin, NJ)
Programs in New Jersey: Diagnostic Medical Sonography

New York X-Ray Technician Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School)* (Garden City, New York, White Plains)
Programs in New York: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular & Surgical Technology

Ohio X-Ray Technician Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Cleveland)
Programs in Cleveland: Cardiovascular Tech, Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Oregon X-Ray Technician Schools
Pioneer Pacific College - (Eugene OR)
Programs in Eugene: Medical Assisiting with X Ray Technician (Limited)

Pennsylvania X-Ray Technician Schools
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School) (Philadelphia, PA)
Programs in Pennsylvania: Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular

South Carolina X-Ray Technician Schools
The Art Institute of Charleston (Charleston, SC) - Radiology & Sonography, Photographic Imaging

Texas X-Ray Technician Schools
Academy of Healthcare Professions* (Austin, Houston North Loop, Houston Southwest)
Programs in Texas: Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist, Phlebotomy Technician, Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound, Limited Medical Radiologic Technologist
Career Centers of Texas* (Brownsville, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Fort Worth) - Radiologic Technologist
Sanford-Brown Institute (Formerly Ultrasound Diagnostic School)* (Dallas, Houston) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Non-Invasive Cardiovascular Technology
Virginia College (Austin) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Virginia X-Ray Technician Schools
The Art Institute of Washington (Arlington, VA) - Radiology & Sonography, Photographic Imaging

Washington X-Ray Technician Schools
Apollo College (Spokane, WA)
Programs in Spokane: Medical Radiography


X-Ray Technician Schools in Canada

CDI College*
Programs in Canada: Echocardiography Technologist, Electrocardiography

* Saskatchewan: Saskatoon
* Ontario: Barrie, Brampton, Hamilton City Centre, Hamilton Mountain, Kitchener, London, Mississauga South, Nepean, Newmarket, North York, Ottawa East, Scarborough, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Toronto Central, Toronto South, Windsor
* Quebec: Laval, Montreal, Quebec City
* Nova Scotia: Halifax
* Alberta: Calgary City Centre, Calgary North, Edmonton City Centre, Edmonton South
* British Columbia: Abbotsford, Burnaby, Surrey, Vancouver, Victoria Bay Centre
* Manitoba: Winnipeg

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