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Radiologic Science Program
Radiologic Science, also known as Radiography or Radiologic Technology, is a profession that requires a special balance of technical knowledge (working with equipment and ionizing radiation) supplemented with superior patient care skills (knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, excellent communication abilities, and having the desire for the safe delivery of diagnostic radiation). Technologists will encounter a variety of patients with different ages, sizes, and/or conditions that may make imaging a challenge. Radiographers perform a surprising amount of diverse exams daily from chest and abdominal x-rays to fluoroscopic exams, interventional studies, trauma and surgical radiography.
Radiologic Technologists use computer technology coupled with various types of equipment that produces ionizing radiation (x-rays) to produce diagnostic images. Technologists evaluate the quality of the images prior to sending them to the radiologist(s) to be read or interpreted. The images assist with the diagnosis of various medical conditions.
Obtaining an Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Science can serve as a foundation needed to provide opportunities to pursue continued education in other specialized imaging modalities. Examples of some of these include but are not limited to Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS), Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Mammography, and more.
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