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RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY (AAS)
 MISSION STATEMENT
The Radiologic Technology, Associate of Applied Science Degree program will provide and maintain an excellent learning environment and curriculum while preparing students for entry-level, diagnostic radiographer positions.
STATEMENT OF VALUES
The Radiologic Technology Program is commited to:
- Adherence to the Concorde Career College mission statement
- Achieving the standard of quality established by the Health Care Community
- Continual assessment and evaluation of the community needs to maintain a program consistent with changes in the Radiologic Technology profession
PROGRAM GOALS
- Students gain the knowledge and experience necessary to perform medical imaging examinations
- The student will develop problem solving and critical thinking skills
- The students will practice effective communication skills
- The student and graduate demonstrate the values and ethics of the Registered Technologist in Radiology, RT[R]
- The program will provide healthcare community with quality radiographers
Will I receive hands-on, real world job experience?
In addition to the realistic laboratory environment Concorde provides, we also offer a hands-on clinical experience that begins after the second term of training and continues until graduation.
What skills will I learn?
- Take vital signs and give CPR
- Medical terminology
- Positioning
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Radiographic procedures
- X-ray development
- Imaging
CURRICULUM Where can I work?
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Private Practices
- Group Practices
- Nursing Homes
Are there really jobs available for me?
We could tell you... "Absolutely." But, what we prefer to do is to encourage you to do the research yourself. Get a copy of your local newspaper and read through the Healthcare job listings. Look for your potential job category and see for yourself how many great opportunities will be available to you when you complete your Concorde training. Jump online and search some of the excellent job resource websites for opportunities in your field. Check out the website for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) at www.ASRT.org or the website for the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook at http://stats.bls.gov/oco/ocos105.htm .Both give information about careers in Radiologic Technology. The jobs are out there... so don't wait any longer if you want to work in Healthcare. Come to Concorde and we'll prepare you quickly and thoroughly for your new career.
Will I receive any special certificates or qualifications?
- Concorde Career College Associate of Applied Science Degree in Radiologic Technology
- Graduates of the Radiologic Technology Program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technology exam and, upon successful completion of this examination, to become a Registered Technologist in Radiography, R.T. [R][ARRT]) Contact the ARRT at, www.ARRT.org
- Program Accredited by: The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). Contact JRCERT at, www.JRCERT.org
And finally, how much does it cost?
We know how important this question is to most of you. We have found that our program costs may change slightly with each new session. For that reason, we are unable to provide cost information on our website. We are, however, very happy to discuss our current program costs with you personally. Please give us a call anytime. Just tell your campus representative that you have visited our website and would like information about our program.
If you have questions about financial aid, your representative will refer you to our excellent Financial Aid staff who are here specifically to help you fund your education.
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