Radiologic Technology
Associate's Degree
Next program start date
April 05, 2021
Finish in as few as
24 months1
Learning includes
- On-Campus and Online Classes
- Field Experience
- Flex Choice® (Optional)
April 05, 2021
24 months1
In as few as 24 months, you could be ready to work as a radiologic technologist.1 You’ll gain proficiency in diagnostic imaging, physiology and radiation safety, and learn to confidently convey assured leadership with patients. Through career-focused curriculum and hands-on opportunities in this Radiologic Technology Associate's degree program, you'll be able to utilize standard X-ray, mobile X-ray and fluoroscopic technologies, along with patient care techniques. With practical, highly trained skills, you'll feel prepared and market-ready to enter the radiology field. The Radiology Technologist program is available with Flex Choice®, which allows you to combine traditional online coursework and self-directed assessments—a more affordable way to receive credit for what you already know.
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Our Radiologic Technology courses prepare you for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam to earn your certification and registration.2
Credits earned in this on-campus and online Radiologic Technology program transfer smoothly into our Health and Wellness Bachelor’s degree for even more in-demand knowledge and skills within the healthcare industry.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the projected job growth potential between 2018 and 2028 for radiologic technologists is 9%.3 A Radiologic Technology degree from Rasmussen University can help set you up for success in this growing field.
Leverage foundational knowledge in anatomy and physiology to adapt exams to each patient for precise images.
Use different types of radiographic equipment and evaluate technical factors to perform diagnostic imaging exams.
Follow radiation safety practices for patients and personnel.
Accurately assess patient sensitivity and condition to modify procedures as needed while keeping patients informed along the way.
Studies the process in which the X-ray circuit creates electrons and the interactions that occur inside and outside the X-ray tube.
Introduces radiography positioning and associated anatomy of the chest, bony thorax, upper extremities and abdomen.
Provides students with a clinical experience that includes a solid introduction to radiographic imaging in various clinical settings.
23 Courses to Complete
108 Credit Hours
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At Rasmussen University, we want our courses to be available on your schedule, not the other way around. Select programs are available for enrollment through a specific campus and nationally online, but students complete the courses online and are able to utilize online and on-campus support and resources. See below to find out where you can find a Radiologic Technology program near you.