Diploma
in Radiologic Technologist
Program Overview
Radiologic technology is a sort of diagnostic modality ideal to use in medical imaging procedures. A radiologic technologist, also called a radiographer or x-ray technician, efficiently performs diagnostic imaging tests, like x-rays, on patients.
Our Diploma in Radiologic Technologist program trains individuals to provide patients with medical imaging services. Our training radiologic technology diploma includes a series of instructions about applied anatomy and physiology, patient positioning, and overall radiologic techniques. In addition to handling radioactive and infectious materials, radiologic technologists are responsible and dedicated to ensuring safety precautions adhere to legal regulations.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students of our radiologic technology certificate programs Indiana will be able to:
- Learn about all the hardware components of a radiology system
- Learn about the safety and radiation protection mechanisms
- Learn how X-ray signals are generated and detected
- Learn how to use a radiology system for image acquisition and technical evaluations
- Learn how to operate equipment and perform quality assurance techniques
- Learn how to apply the pulse sequence principle for effective clinical applications
- Gain knowledge of imaging techniques for the head, spine, pelvis, thorax, abdomen, and extremities
- Identify the tissue parameters that influence tissue contrast
- Learn how to manage and interact with patients to ensure patient care and safety
- Learn the fundamentals of maintaining the hardware in radiology systems and Quality Control (QC) techniques
Program Program Career Opportunity
The diploma in Radiologic Technologist at Stellar Career College opens a wide array of opportunities for students that include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Radiology Technologist
- Cardiac Invasive Technologist
- Echocardiogram Technologist
- MRI Assistant
- CT Scan Technologist
- Medical Assistant
- Administrative Assistant – Imaging
- X-Ray Technician
- Mammo Technologist
- Diagnosis Scheduling Specialist Lead
Program Course Breakdown
Diploma in Radiologic Technologist program will include the following courses:
Technical Courses – 60 Quarter Credits Hours
Program Class Schedule
Program Orientation:
Virtual Session: Tuesday – 11:00 AM and Wednesday – 5:00 PM
Dates:
August: 22, 23, 29, 30
September: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
October: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
Class Timings:
Mondays 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursdays 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Virtual Meet and Greet: Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 5:00 PM
Tentative Start Date: Week of October 30, 2023
Program Admission Requirements
For admission into radiology technology certificate program, applicants who have not completed at least 30 quarter college credits or equivalent will have to take and pass (by scoring 70% or higher) Stellar Career College placement test prior to enrollment.
Applicants for admission into the MRI, Radiology, NICVS, or Surgical programs must take and successfully pass the Stellar Career College Entrance Exam if they don’t already have at least 30 college credits. The Entrance Exam is available to take online.
- Enrollment is open to students every day of the week. They will also be notified about the start date after confirmation of their registration.
- Applicants must submit a high school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), a college transcript, or an equivalent certificate.
Registration
Applicants must fill out and sign an enrollment agreement that outlines their obligations toward the institute.
