Radiology Technician Program

Students seeking a certificate or degree in the radiology technician program at Fairleigh Dickinson University – College at Florham 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.

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Fairleigh Dickinson University – College at Florham (FDU)

262 S Main St, Lodi, NJ

Fairleigh Dickinson University - College at Florham provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Madison, New Jersey and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at FDU is nearly three thousand per year.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Psychology
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Communications And Journalism
• Physical Sciences
• History

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. The majority of students at FDU scored in a range of 1360 to 1660 on the SAT exam. 70% of students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 22 percent choose to enroll.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $39,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should use the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $8,500 per year. Some students at FDU may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Fairleigh Dickinson University - College at Florham has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.fdu.edu.

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).