Educational preparation for a career in Radiological Technology requires high school graduation as a prerequisite. Since most schools have a limited enrollment, preference is usually given to applicants who have a good educational background. The Radiologic Technologist receives education in a school approved by the American Medical Association's Committee on Allied Health, Education, and Accreditation. Your education includes classroom study and clinical experience. Courses are given in anatomy, physiology, physics, image production and evaluation, radiation protection, and equipment operations and maintenance.
Instruction is offered in nursing, patient care, department management, and administration.
Certification requires an examination in one of the radiological areas after completing your education, as given by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Successful completion of the examination provides certification as a registered technologist in radiologic technology - abbreviated A.R.R.T. Certification may also be attained in a specialized area of technology. Before applying, you should investigate three aspects of the school of your choice. First, the educational program should be approved by the American Medical Association's Committee on Allied Health, Education, and Accreditation. The second aspect to be considered pertains to the educational program which fits your expectations.