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Question about getting an associates in radiology..
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| Davious 2005-04-11, 6:07 pm |
| I'm at my whits end with my current line of work and am desperately
looking into going to school to start a new career. I am 27, almost 28
and am wondering exactly what how much of a challenge this will be for
me. I have hardly had to use any math since high school so I am really
lacking in that dept. along with many others. I'm just wondering how
one as myself would fair with the courses and would it really be worth
it at my age or should I continue to pursue other avenues to change my
life as far as a decent career is concerned.
I have also read conflicting reports on the job market for those
wanting to get started in the field, any input into exactly what others
experience is when finishing their associates and trying to get into
the field would be greatly appreciated.
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| Davious wrote:
> I'm at my whits end with my current line of work and am desperately
> looking into going to school to start a new career. I am 27, almost 28
> and am wondering exactly what how much of a challenge this will be for
> me. I have hardly had to use any math since high school so I am really
> lacking in that dept.
You will have to understand the inverse square law and other laws to
understand the concept. Otherwise, you can not set up the X-ray machine.
> along with many others. I'm just wondering how
> one as myself would fair with the courses and would it really be worth
> it at my age or should I continue to pursue other avenues to change my
> life as far as a decent career is concerned.
I am learning right now the highlight of Radilogic Technology -- Barium
Enema Examination. Wouldn't you mind inserting an enema tip on
someone's anus? Some patients may not be able to hold the contrast
media in the large intestine. In upper GI and small bowel exams, some
patents may throw up contrast media. Do you think you can handle them?
> I have also read conflicting reports on the job market for those
> wanting to get started in the field, any input into exactly what others
> experience is when finishing their associates and trying to get into
> the field would be greatly appreciated.
>
Research and think very carefully. You may not want to go this field
and regret. Surgical Tech program may be a better choice and more demand.
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| SBC MoGuy 2005-04-11, 6:07 pm |
| Take a refresher course in math at your local community college. You'll
need some math skills to work the various formula's the used in the field,
but none of them are terribly difficult.
As for the job market, demand has been high for the last 5 yrs or so.
Things are starting to level off lately as some schools have increased
enrollment, but I don't think they'll be any problems for new graduates
finding jobs for the near future.
If the field of Radiology interest you, then by all means pursue it.
Mike, R.T. (R)(CT)
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| sweetpea 2005-04-19, 10:44 am |
| Depending upon the programs that are available in your area...have you
ever thought of a "hospital-based Radiology Program"? Though you will
not earn an Associates degree at a hospital-based school, you will
receive the training and classes necessary to enter the field of
Radiology and sit for your national registry. All classes are
core-radiology classes. Of course there are still Radiation Physics
and certain areas of math and geometry that play a role...I too am
terrible at all math subjects, and decided at the age of 23 to enroll
in a Radiology program. I have been a technologist for 4 years, and
though I do not have an A.S. or an A.A....I am doing pretty well!!!
The challenge with classes are the hours that going to school demands.
It is like having a full time job. Expect your days to begin at 7am
and to be at the hospital in clinicals or in class for a full 8 hour
day. And yes...there is the glory of all the "fun" exams...enemas and
many other fluoro cases that aren't the glamourous part of our daily
routines as techs! As for the job market...depending on your
geographic location, you should have no issues with finding work, nor
should you be expecting any less than $35,000 to $40,000 per year in
pay as a new grad! Good luck!
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| sweetpea 2005-04-22, 8:52 am |
| Depending upon the programs that are available in your area...have you
ever thought of a "hospital-based Radiology Program"? Though you will
not earn an Associates degree at a hospital-based school, you will
receive the training and classes necessary to enter the field of
Radiology and sit for your national registry. All classes are
core-radiology classes. Of course there are still Radiation Physics
and certain areas of math and geometry that play a role...I too am
terrible at all math subjects, and decided at the age of 23 to enroll
in a Radiology program. I have been a technologist for 4 years, and
though I do not have an A.S. or an A.A....I am doing pretty well!!!
The challenge with classes are the hours that going to school demands.
It is like having a full time job. Expect your days to begin at 7am
and to be at the hospital in clinicals or in class for a full 8 hour
day. And yes...there is the glory of all the "fun" exams...enemas and
many other fluoro cases that aren't the glamourous part of our daily
routines as techs! As for the job market...depending on your
geographic location, you should have no issues with finding work, nor
should you be expecting any less than $35,000 to $40,000 per year in
pay as a new grad! Good luck!
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