Radiology Technician Program

Students seeking a certificate or degree in the radiology technician program at Regis College 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer radiology technician program.

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Regis College

670 West Boylston Street, Worcester, MA

Regis College is a nonprofit private institution located in Weston, MA and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Regis College has a yearly student enrollment of about a thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Regis College offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most common exam scores among applicants admitted to Regis College are between 15 to 21 for the ACT exam, or 1240 to 1550 on the SAT exam. Approximately 80% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 17% of those admitted choosing to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at regiscollege.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $35,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Student housing is available for students and costs about $7,200 for the year. Regis College may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Regis College Pride participate in a number of athletic programs, within the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include but not limited to:

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

Students can visit the Regis College website to see a complete list of academic programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Radiology Technician Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Regis College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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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).