Radiology Technician Program

Students seeking a certificate or degree in the radiology technician program at Notre Dame of Maryland 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 Maryland colleges that offer radiology technician program.

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Notre Dame of Maryland University

8435 Old Annapolis Rd, New Carrollton, MD

Notre Dame of Maryland University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Baltimore, MD, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled annually at Notre Dame of Maryland University.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Notre Dame of Maryland University offers:

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

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at Notre Dame of Maryland University. A score between 930 to 1140 on the SAT, or 19 to 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Approximately 60 percent of all students that applied were accepted at Notre Dame of Maryland University, with 33 percent of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at ndm.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $33,000 for the year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's net price calculator to get a better idea of their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Notre Dame of Maryland University may provide financial aid for students who are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Notre Dame of Maryland University participates in athletics through the NCAA's 364 in Basketball.

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Students Enrolled in the Radiology Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Notre Dame of Maryland 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

Salary & Wages

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $41.02
  • Average Annual Salary: $85310

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

• Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $33.37
  • Average Annual Salary: $69410

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