i want to go back to school.?

Question

im going back to school to take classes for x-ray technologist but i don't know what the first thing to do is, i know i have to take classes at a local community college but what classes do i have to take? i like fell off the edge of the planet and feel so stupid that i dont know how and what to take for it. if you can help me thank you

Answer 1

"Students follow many paths into radiologic technology. Some attend two-year programs based in hospitals, earning a certificate when they graduate. Other students enroll in two-year programs at community colleges or technical schools, earning an associate degree. And others choose to attend four-year programs at universities and colleges, graduating with a bachelor's degree. With nearly 1,000 accredited programs in the United States, there is probably a radiologic technology school near you. No matter which type of program you attend, you won't spend all of your time in the classroom. You'll also work side-by-side in radiology departments with doctors, nurses and experienced radiologic technologists. During this part of your education, known as clinical rotation, you'll have a hands-on opportunity to practice your patient care skills and fine-tune your technical knowledge." http://www.asrt.org/

You can find accredited schools here: http://arrt.org/index.html?content=http://www.arrt.org/nd/listOfSchools.ndm/listSchools&iframe=yes

Prerequisites for the hospital program that I went through:
Elementary Algebra
Intermediate Algebra
Human Anatomy/Physiology I
English Composition I
English Composition II
Speech Communication
Introduction to Political Science
Principles of Sociology
Microcomputer Applications
Additional courses recommended: Geometry, Medical Terminology, Physics, Psychology

These are the classes actually taken while in my program:
Anatomy and Physiology: general anatomy and anatomical relationships, organ and system functions and relationships, and cross sectional anatomy in order to perform accurate radiographic examinations.
Medical Ethics: ethical and legal considerations which impact upon the practice.
Medical Terminology: an understanding of abbreviations, symbols, terms, and phrases necessary to communicate with other professionals involved in patient care.
Patient Care: attention to and concern for, the physical and psychological needs of the patient undergoing the radiographic examination.
Radiologic Positioning: proper beam-part-film alignment with respect to source of radiation and area to be examined.
Radiographic Exposure: appropriate selection of all technical factors to produce a diagnostic quality radiograph.
Radiographic Pathology: knowledge of disease, anomalies and abnormalities which influence performance of radiographic procedures.
Radiographic Physics: atomic structure, beam quality, radiation interactions, the function and operation of various generator components.
Radiation Protection: the use of beam restrictive devices, patient shielding techniques, proper screenfilm
combinations, accurate assessment and implementation of appropriate exposure factors as well as a working understanding of governmental regulations.
Radiation Biology: understanding of beam formation and radiation interaction with matter as it relates to genetic and somatic effects.
Special Imaging Modalities: the modalities covered will be Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, CT Scanning, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, and Vascular Imaging. (Provided by A.S.R.T. “Scope of Practice for the Radiographer”)

Answer 2

You first need to do some research on who offers the program in your area. I added a link below that can help you with this. Go to radiology and at the bottom you can click other links to find approved programs in your state. Then you need to contact the college that offers the program and schedule an appointment with a counselor. They will tell you what is required.

Answer 3

Contact the counselor at the community college. That's what they are there for.

Answer 4

what ever they tell u first is what u do or u can ask 4 help