Radiology Technician Program

Students seeking a certificate or degree in the radiology technician program at Misericordia University 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer radiology technician program.

The Radiology Technician program at Misericordia University is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology for more than 51 years.

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Misericordia University

1 South George Street, Lyle Hall, Millersville, PA

Misericordia University is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Dallas, PA, in a predominantly suburban area. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Enrollment at Misericordia University exceeds two thousand annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Misericordia University offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to this school achieve an SAT score within the range of 980 to 1160, or an ACT score within the range of 22 to 25. An estimated 60% of all students that applied were accepted at Misericordia University, with 32% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at admissions.misericordia.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is approximately $29,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's net price calculator to better estimate their personal tuition costs. Housing is available for students and costs around $6,900 annually. Students at Misericordia University may be eligible for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

This school has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the school's http://www.misericordia.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Radiology Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Misericordia University offers a bachelor'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

Salary & Wages

• Lancaster, PA
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.04
  • Average Annual Salary: $58320

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