PRE-RADIOLOGY TECHNICIAN

A radiology technician takes images for medical diagnosis using equipment such as x-rays, CT scans and MRIs.  Many radiology techs are employed in hospitals or physician's offices.  Employers report that there has been difficulty in recent years in hiring enough radiology techs.  Because this is a growing area in the healthcare profession, the job outlook is very good with radiology techs typically making $43,350 a year on average.*

In the state of Utah, there are 3 Radiology Tech programs:

• Weber State University
• Salt Lake Community College
• Dixie State College

*Information taken from U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Outlook Handbook.

WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY (WSU)

In addition to the main Ogden campus radiology program, WSU offers an outreach program that is designed to provide educational opportunities to students throughout the state of Utah and surrounding states. This includes a program that takes place at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center (UVRMC) in Provo. Training is designed to be completed in two years and involves two days per week of academic instruction and 24 hours per week of clinical education. Academic classes are taught at UVRMC and clinical sites are located in Utah and Wasatch Counties. Upon completion, students receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree (A.A.S.) and are eligible to sit for the national certification exam administered by the AART.

In order to apply for the radiology program, students must complete the prerequisite courses, submit an application to WSU, submit an application for the radiology program that includes 3 reference forms and meet with WSU representatives for a personal interview.

Required Prerequisite Courses:

General Education Courses

• ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing
• ENGL 2010 or 2020: Intermediate Writing
• MATH 1010 or 1050: Intermediate Algebra or College Algebra
• PSY 1010: General Psychology
• COMM 1020 or 2110: Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication

Science Courses

Taken at UVU

• CHEM 1110: Elem Chem for the Health Sciences (Prerequisite: MATH 1010)
• BIOL 1010: General Biology
• BIOL 2320: Human Anatomy (Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 and ENGL 1010)
• BIOL 2420: Human Physiology (Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 and CHEM 1110)

OR

Taken online through WSU

• HTHS 1110: Biomedical Core
• HTHS 1111: Biomedical Core

For additional information regarding application to the WSU Provo Outreach Radiography Program, go to www.weber.edu/RadSci/Regional_IS/Provo.html.

SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SLCC)

SLCC's radiology program is not a competitive program based on GPA, interviews, etc.  Applicants to the program are placed on the acceptance waiting list once they have completed the required prerequisite courses.  The waiting list may be very long and it is recommended that students complete the prerequisite courses early in order to be placed on the acceptance list.

Required Prerequisite Courses:

• ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing
• MATH 1010 or 1050: Intermediate Algebra or College Algebra
• BIOL 1610/1615: College Biology I with lab
• BIOL 2320: Human Anatomy (Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 and ENGL 1010)

Students may apply to the radiology program at any time before the prerequisite courses are completed, but will not be placed on the waiting list until all required courses are complete and official transcripts are received.

Once you are on the waiting list, you may take the following required program courses. These courses are not offered at UVU, but may be taken online through SLCC:

• COMM 1010: Elements of Effective Communication
• CIS 1020: Computer Essentials
• RADS 1010: Introduction to Radiologic Technology

For additional information regarding application to the SLCC Radiologic Technology Program, go to www.slcc.edu/radtech/index.asp.

DIXIE STATE COLLEGE

Dixie State College offers a full-time, 2 year AAS degree program in medical radiography. Acceptance into the program is very competitive. Students are accepted based on the following criteria:

• Academic Achievement
• Completion of Prerequisite Courses
• PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Examination
• Personal References
• Background Screening
• Personal Interview
• Healthcare Work Experience and/or Volunteer Experience

The Psychological Services Bureau, Inc. (PSB) Health Occupations Aptitude Examination is required before an applicant will be considered and should be completed before submitting the application. Information regarding the exam will be included with the application materials

Required Prerequisite Courses:

General Education Courses

• ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing
• ENGL 2010 or 2020: Intermediate Writing
• MATH 1050: College Algebra
• PSY 1010: General Psychology
• COMM 2110: Interpersonal Communication

Science Courses

• CHEM 1110: Elem Chem for the Health Sciences (Prerequisite: MATH 1010)
• BIOL 1610/1615: College Biology I with lab
• BIOL 2320: Human Anatomy (Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 and ENGL 1010)
• BIOL 2420: Human Physiology (Prerequisites: BIOL 1010 and CHEM 1110)

For additional information regarding application to the Dixie State College Medical Radiography Program, go to new.dixie.edu/health/radiography/index.php.