Radiology Technician Program

Students seeking a certificate or degree in the radiology technician program at American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education will focus on radiation treatment for patients of varying backgrounds, learning to administer prescribed courses of radiation treatments and managing patient care for radiation therapy patients. Students who gain a radiology technician degree or certification study courses in radiation biology, radiation oncology procedures and techniques, radiation dosimetry, and go on to employ this knowledge to help patients in need of radiation treatment. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer radiology technician program.

American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education

Also known as AIMS Education

546 U.S. Highway 46, Teterboro, NJ

American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education is a two-year private school that offers high quality education and training for its students located in and around Piscatway. Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Business and Marketing Studies

Over 180 students have completed their schooling in the last few years based on published graduation information with a graduation rate of more than 83%. Over ten different programs are offered at American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education. The more popular enrolled programs are shown below:

• Phlebotomy
• Medical Assistant
• Ultrasound Technician
• Electrocardiograph Technology
• Medical Insurance Coding

To help support students, American Institute of Medical Sciences & Education may provide student services like those listed below:

• Night and weekend classes available
• Remedial instructional courses
• Academic counseling for students
• Employment search assistance

This school has been accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools since 2006. Please visit aimseducation.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Radiology Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. AIMS Education offers a less than four-year award program in radiology technician.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Radiation Therapists

Description

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, radiation therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 250
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.28
  • Average Annual Salary: $102490
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 170
  • Average Hourly Rate: $48.92
  • Average Annual Salary: $101750

Radiologic Technologists

Description

Take x rays and CAT scans or administer nonradioactive materials into patient's blood stream for diagnostic purposes. Includes technologists who specialize in other scanning modalities.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, radiologic technologists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.7% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $70470
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.06
  • Average Annual Salary: $66690

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).