Radiology Training?

Question

I'm interested in a career in Radiology, I'm 28 doing my Gen Ed at a Jr College in California. Does any one know of any good 2 year programs in California, or Georgia how do I get into them?is there a waiting list?is this a good career for the future? and any other advice anyone might have on this career and the training would be greatly appreciated!!

I'm still debating over taking nursing or radiology. But leaning a little more on Radiology.. and also I want to be able to work overseas when I do Graduate from either mainly somewhere in europe like rome or spain. Has anyone done this?how do you like it?What are the possibilities of being able to work overseas, and any other advice you may have? Thanks

Thank You! Everyone for your help and info it's really helped me and greatly appreciated.

Answer 1

Go to ARRT.org, click on Education/CE, Primary Certification, then List of Certification Programs, click Radiography and Submit. Go down the list until you find the programs in California and Georgia. Then see if those schools have websites with info on their programs.

I personally feel that hospital-based programs are better than college-based programs, and are usually much less expensive, but may be harder to get into.

Answer 2

usually, but depending on location there will be a waiting list. Check with the school you choose( check jrcert.org) as to the process of applying ,they are all different. Radiology is a good field. There are many of different modalities to go into once you finish radiology school. MRI did have this requirement, but no longer does (check asrt.org). The field pays well. In the Midwest tech out of school are making 40-50,000 yr. It's higher on the east coast, a little less in Florida. I am not certain on the west coast, I have heard there is a demand. It's steady work. Most radiographers work in a hospital, clinic, and some like me are professors of radiology ( but not too many). It's physical work, a lot of standing on your feet. It's rewarding. What else can I tell you?