Pre-Radiology Technology
If you are looking for a career in the medical field that combines technology and interpersonal skills, you may want to consider Radiology Technology training. Radiology Technologists are important members of a health care team trained to produce high-quality images (or x-rays) of the human body, which are then used to diagnose patient injury or illness. In addition, the technologists are trained to perform a variety of radiological procedures. Students can prepare to apply to a Radiology Technology program by enrolling in and completing prerequisite courses at Peninsula College.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Individuals interested in pursuing a career in Radiology Technology can enroll in most prerequisite coursework at Peninsula College to prepare for making application to a two-year program at one of the schools listed below.
ADVISING:
The Pre-Radiology Technology Certificate is designed to encompass most prerequisite coursework needed to apply to a two-year program, but each of the colleges’ prerequisites and admission procedures differ. Students must plan accordingly and may request guidance in the counseling office as needed. You may call the counseling center at (360)417-6340 for information about enrolling in this program.
SCHOLARSHIP/EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM:
Based on a continuing identified need for local Radiology Technicians, scholarship opportunities may be announced at the beginning part of each calendar year. Application forms will be available on the web. Priority will be given to students who are on track to apply to a Radiology Program for the following academic year. Students selected for the scholarship will agree to return to the Olympic Peninsula and work for a local facility for two years. Even without the scholarship, students may continue their Radiology Technology education by applying to one of the Washington state programs listed above and transferring coursework completed at Peninsula College to fulfill program prerequisites.
POTENTIAL POSITIONS AND EARNINGS:
Radiology Technologist’s annual median wage is $40,510. Annual employment growth rate is 2.2 percent, and there are an estimated 125 annual position openings in Washington state. (Source: Occupational Employment Statistics Survey conducted cooperatively by the Washington State Employment Security Department and the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.)
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CONTACT
For Program inquiries contact the program advisor(s):
Kathleen Murphy-Carey
(360) 417-6342
kcarey@pencol.edu
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Pre-Radiology Technology Certificate F2009 (pdf)
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