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What Basic X-ray Technologists do? |
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A Basic X-Ray Technician Certificate Program prepares students for careers in hospitals and clinics performing radiologic exams using X-Ray. The College trains students in the proper techniques for using X-Ray equipment and assessing film quality while caring for patients. |
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Is there job available for Basic X-ray Technologists? |
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"Absolutely"If you not already working, we have great news for you! Florida Educational Institute has one of the most active placement departments in the industry to help you locate work opportunity even before graduation. However you should know According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), www.bls.gov, Employment for radiologic technologists is expected to increase by about 15 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. |
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Where can I work? |
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Many positions are available in hospitals, but radiographers may also assume positions in diagnostic imaging centers and physician's offices, Surgical Centers, Cosmetic Surgical Centers, and Offices of dentists. |
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How long will it take me to
complete this training? |
This program can be completed in Seven (7) months or 28 weeks and consist of: |
Lecture: |
395 |
Lab: |
145 |
Clinical Externship: |
110 |
Total Clock Hours: |
650 |
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Class Hours |
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MORNING:
Monday – Friday
8 am to 2pm
EVENING
Monday – Friday
6:00pm to 11pm |
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What skills will I learn? |
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After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:
Provide basic patient care.
Demonstrate communication skills.
Demonstrate the ability to provide patient instruction and care as it relates to radiology.
Demonstrate proper radiation protection to patients, self and others.
Demonstrate an understanding of the use of contrast media in radiographic studies.
Demonstrate an understanding of how to properly position patients for prescribed radiographic studies
Demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain radiographic equipment/accessories.
Demonstrate an understanding in selecting the manual technique necessary to produce quality radiographs.
Demonstrate knowledge of how to process radiographic films and maintain processing equipment.
Demonstrate knowledge necessary to evaluate x-ray film quality.
Demonstrate knowledge of how to perform managerial activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of how to develop personal/professional competence. |
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How much this program cost? |
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We know this is a very important question for most of you. However, our program costs may change slightly with each new session; because of this we are unable to provide cost information on this brochure. We would like to discuss our current program costs with you personally. Please give us a call anytime or ask to your admission advisors.
Will I receive any special certificates or qualifications?
Azure College Diploma
You will receive your CPR Certification
Licensing
Graduates are eligible to apply to the State of Florida for a Basic X-Ray Machine operator license required for employment in the State of Florida.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING REGISTRATION:
Registration processes for Health Science classes vary by program. For information specific to Basic X-Ray Technician, please call 305-751-0001
Information Sources:
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Editions
Florida Commission for independent Education
Florida Workforce system
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