School of Radiologic Technology

A radiologic (X-ray) technologist is a professional responsible for the administration of ionizing radiation for diagnostic or research purposes. The radiologic technologist must integrate complex knowledge and advanced technical skills in the imaging of internal structures. Radiologic technologists apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, positioning and radiographic technique in the performance of their duties.

Individuals interested in a radiography career must be able to communicate effectively with patients and other health care professionals. The radiologic technologist must display compassion, competence and concern in order to meet the special needs of the patient. Direct contact is required when maneuvering the patient into position for various procedures. Radiography is a rewarding career that combines patient care with modern medical technology.

For more information about careers in radiology: The American Society of Radiologic Technologists.

Career Preparation

To prepare for a career in radiologic technology, a student must have a strong background in science and math. A career in radiologic technology may require the combination of college education plus clinical education in an accredited radiologic technology program. Many hospitals, colleges and universities offer programs in radiologic technology. Those programs associated with colleges and universities offer either an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree.

In the college-based programs, students are required to take their prerequisite courses at a college or university. Students complete their professional education in an affiliated clinical internship that is located in a hospital. Upon successful completion of the college program, the student will be granted an associate's or bachelor's degree.

In the hospital-based programs such as the Beaumont Radiologic Technology program, students are required to take the prerequisites/degree work at a college or university. Students complete their professional education in an accredited radiologic technology program located in a hospital. As of January 1, 2015, all applicants for professional registration in Radiologic Technology with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists will be required to possess an academic degree (minimum of associate’s degree).

Some colleges and universities accept the two-year accredited radiologic technology program for credit towards a bachelor's or an associate's degree. Students combine the college or university requirements with their professional education for this degree.

The Beaumont Schools of Allied Health, Radiologic Technology program has such an articulation agreement with St. Clair Community College for the associate's degree and Oakland University for the bachelor's degree. However, you may take your prerequisite courses at any accredited college or university.

For additional information on the Beaumont Hospital School of Radiologic Technology, contact:

Terese Trost, MA, RT (R)
Program Director
Beaumont School of Radiologic Technology
3601 W. Thirteen Mile Road
Royal Oak, Michigan 48073-6769
Phone: 248-551-6048

For more information on accredited programs contact:

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
Fax: 312-704-5304