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Looking for a profession that's challenging, highly paid and in great demand? If the answer is yes then it's time that you learned about Radiologic Technology at Hocking College and the accredited program that has been built in association with Sinclair Community College.
The Program
The radiologic technology program is fully accredited through the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (www.jrcert.org), 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, 60606. Through collaboration between Sinclair Community College and Hocking College, the program prepares learners entry to the profession following successful completion of the national radiography certification exam through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (www.arrt.org).
We are committed to graduating knowledgeable, competent technologists by providing a solid foundation :
- Patient Care
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Radiation Biology and Safety
- Radiologic Procedures
- Exposure and Imaging Principles
- Equipment Operations and Maintenance
- Communication, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills
Radiologic Technology is a demanding full-time program that runs eight quarters. Courses are offered during the day, Monday through Friday; however, an evening clinical rotation is required. The curriculum includes two-way interactive classroom learning, laboratory and clinical experiences. You'll spend two or three days per week in an interactive classroom at Hocking College being taught via two-way video by the instructors at Sinclair Community College and two or three days a week in clinical education at local health care facilities. A selective admission process is used to admit interested and qualified students to the program during fall quarter of each year. Students interested in applying for admission to the program must request a program admission/information packet. Please email the admissions@hocking.edu or call Admissions at (740) 753-3591 extension 7127to request or learn more about the program.
Learn by Doing
Experience the excitement of real life clinical education during your rotation through the diverse atmospheres of our four clinical partners: Doctor's Hospital-Nelsonville, Fairfield Medical Center, Hocking Valley Community Hospital and O'Bleness Memorial Hospital. Because you learn hands-on before you graduate, you'll be well on your way to an exciting and rewarding career as a Radiologic Technologist.
Jobs for Grads
Out of the Box - Jobs are plentiful and upon successfully passing the national registry examination, you can choose from these excellent opportunities:
- Doctor's Offices
- Imaging Centers
- Traveling Technologists
- Hospitals and Medical Centers
- Sales and Technical Applications Specialists
Job Market Outlook
- Expected to grow much faster than the average for all occupation through 2014.
- A greater number of new jobs will be found in offices of physicians and diagnostic imaging centers.
What Can I Expect to Earn
Among other factors, salaries may vary by geographic region, cost of living, and employee’s previous experience. The following salary information is based on national averages.
Earnings of Radiologic Technicians in May 2004:
| $43,350 |
$36,170-$52,430 |
$30,020 |
$60,210 |
Job Outlook & Earnings from Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, Radiologic Technologists and Technicians, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos105.htm
Down the Road - graduates can continue their education in one of these advanced fields:
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- Magnetic Resopnance Imaging (MRI)
- Education
- Sonography
- Mammography
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiation Therapy
- Vascular and Cardiovascular Imaging
- Other Advanced Certification Options
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