Radiology Technician Program

Students seeking a certificate or degree in the radiology technician program at Dona Ana Community College 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 Mexico colleges that offer radiology technician program.

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Dona Ana Community College

Also known as NMSU-Dona Ana

Lower Point Road, State Road 371, Crownpoint, NM

Dona Ana Community College is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This is a large college with a student base from 5,000 to 10,000. DACC established in 1973.

Currently the college offers 37 academic and degree programs. The college offers associate degree and certificate programs in business management, dental hygiene, medical services and much more. Get the complete list of available courses here: http://dacc.nmsu.edu/programs-alpha.

The college helps to improve your employability skills by offering quality courses which are industry based. Students are trained in relevant skills and career fields that help them to find jobs easily in the industry.

The school facilitates the working population to advance their studies further by providing a flexible class schedule which helps those under work pressure to pursue education at a convenient pace which most fits them .You have the option of pursuing your education online. If you want to take the benefit of using your off time to study enroll for the evening or weekend classes.

The college offers on campus housing facilities. Co-ed dorms are also available. So are exclusive men and women’s dorms.

The cost of in state tuition fees was $1,848.00 and that of out-of–state were $4,872.00 in 2012-2013.Boarding and other expenses are extra. A big motivation to apply at DACC is that 96% of the students here receive financial aid for education.

The college has a 44:56, male/female ratio and offers an excellent demographic mix.

DACC aims at providing a responsive and dynamic learning environment to its students and supports them not only by meeting their educational needs but also by developing them to become responsible citizens of tomorrow.

Students Enrolled in the Radiology Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. NMSU-Dona Ana 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

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

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