How To Become a Radiologic Technician

What degree do you need

One of the most common questions that we always get is what major or degree do I need to become Radiologic Technicians or what courses do I need to take.

We also asked Radiologic Technicians what did they major in college or university and here are the top 5 most popular majors that came up.

An associate’s degree is the most common educational path for radiologic technicians. There are postsecondary education programs in radiography and MRI that lead to graduate certificates, associate’s degrees, or bachelor’s degrees. Education programs typically include both classroom training and clinical training. Coursework includes anatomy, pathology, patient care, radiation physics and protection, and image evaluation.

How hard is it

You may need some previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience to be a Radiologic Technician. For example, an electrician must complete three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

Careers in this difficulty category will usually need 1 or 2 years of on-the-job training and informal training with experienced workers. These careers usually involve using communication and organizational skills to coordinate, supervise, manage, or train others to accomplish goals. Similar careers include hydroelectric production managers, travel agents, electricians, court reporters, and medical assistants.

License and certifications

Radiologic technicians must be licensed or certified in some states; requirements vary by state. To become licensed, technicians must graduate from an accredited program and must pass a certification exam from the state or from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Skills required

We asked other Radiologic Technicians if they could only have 5 skills, what would they be. Here is what they said.

Knowledge required

Just like any other job, you will need certain know-hows to excel at your job. Radiologic Technicians are generally very knowledgeable in these 5 key areas.

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