Radiology Technician Program

Students seeking a certificate or degree in the radiology technician program at Hostos Community College – CUNY 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 York colleges that offer radiology technician program.

The Radiology Technician program at Hostos is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology since 1972.

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Hostos Community College – CUNY (Hostos)

365 Fifth Ave, New York, NY

Since its inception in 1968, Hostos Community College has been an instrument of positive change in the South Bronx and surrounding communities. This institution is among the 24 colleges under the umbrella of the nation's premier urban university, The City University of New York (CUNY). The campus is located at 500 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York 10451.

Hostos Community College helps students succeed in their professional careers and advance to higher education programs. It offers 29 Associate degree and 5 certificate programs which facilitates seamless transfer to CUNY or other universities' four-year baccalaureate studies.

Online programs are also offered for students who wish to have flexibility in learning. Classes in these programs are entirely or partially conducted online as students can choose from fully online courses and hybrid courses. 

This institution is a home to the renowned Division of Continuing Education & Workforce Development offering professional development courses and workforce training programs, and the Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture (HCAC) recognized as one of the pre-eminent Latino arts centers of the northeast.

Hostos Community College takes pride in its unique Student Success Program wherein students are provided with personalized guidance to achieve their educational goals. In addition to this, Hostos Academic Learning Center (HALC), Writing Center and Mentoring program are also available on campus. 

As a progressive and dynamic institution, Hostos Community College lives up to its mission to provide accessible higher education directed towards intellectual growth and socio-economic development of the community it serves.

Prospective Student’s Guide http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/html/prospectivestudents.html

Degree Programs http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/oaa/degreeprograms.htm

Students Enrolled in the Radiology Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hostos Community College – CUNY offers an associate's degree 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).