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- Phone: (626) 814-2080
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Radiology Technician Program
Students seeking a certificate or degree in the radiology technician program at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center 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 California colleges that offer radiology technician program.
The Radiology Technician program at MD Anderson Cancer Center is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology for more than 21 years.
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The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Also known as MD Anderson Cancer Center
12901 Ramona Blvd, Irwindale, CA
Located in Houston, Texas, on the Texas Medical Center Campus, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer center is devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention. The medical center is one of the top two treatment centers in the nation, with the treatment center treating over 900,000 patients since 1944. Their schools and programs, from undergraduate degrees to advanced nursing education, include:
- School of Health Professions Degrees:
Bachelors of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, Cytogenetic Technology, Cytotechnology, Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Histotechnology, Medical Dosimetry, Molecular Genetic Technology, Radiation Therapy, and a Master’s of Science in Diagnostic Genetics. - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Programs and Courses
Biomathematics and Biostatistics, Cancer Biology, Experimental Therapeutics, Genes and Development, Human and Molecular Genetics, Immunology, Molecular, Carcinogenesis, Medical Physics, Virology and Gene Therapy, and more. - Graduate Medical Education
- Clinical Education for Non-Physicians
- Research Training (postdoctoral and graduate students)
- Summer Science Programs
- Nursing Education
- Other Training Opportunities
The School of Health Professionals students score in the top 25% on the national certification exams, and upon graduation, they are often recruited by leading health care organizations. Nearly 300 faculty members participating in graduate education as members of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
Review the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s complete list of programs (http://www.mdanderson.org/education-and-research/education-and-training/schools-and-programs/md-anderson-schools-and-programs.html)
Students Enrolled in the Radiology Technician Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. MD Anderson Cancer Center offers a bachelor's degree program in radiology technician.
Students by Gender (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Male | 11 |
| Female | 26 |
Students by Race (2019)
| Graduates | |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black | 7 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Multiple Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
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
Students who have completed the Radiology Technician program at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below: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 (
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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).