Radiology Technician Program

Students seeking a certificate or degree in the radiology technician program at Carolinas College of Health Sciences 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 Illinois colleges that offer radiology technician program.

The Radiology Technician program at Carolinas College of Health Sciences is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology for more than 28 years.

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Carolinas College of Health Sciences

Broadway at 11th St, Quincy, IL

Carolinas College of Health Sciences (CCHS) is located in Charlotte North Carolina and is affiliated with the Carolinas Healthcare System which has facilities throughout North and South Carolina.  Nursing is one of many health related fields for which CCHS provides education leading to associate degrees or licensure.  For the 2012 academic year CCHS was named the top 2 year college in the country, based on graduation rates, student/faculty ratio/ and student outcomes.  2012 outcomes included an 85% graduation rate and an 81% employment within six months of graduation.

In the nursing program, 80% of graduates fine employment within the Carolinas Health Care System. The principal degree offered is the AAS (Associate of Applied Science) degree in nursing, although CCHS offers a dual enrollment option with the University of North Carolina – Charlotte leading to a baccalaureate degree as well as a program for current LPNs to earn an associate degree in nursing.

The school has earned accreditation from the ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing) and is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.  Upon completion of the program graduates can take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).  In 2012 the school had a graduation rate among the highest in the country – 91% with a “near-perfect” pass record on the NCLEX-RN.  

Students Enrolled in the Radiology Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Carolinas College of Health Sciences offers a less than two-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

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).