What Can I do With a Major

Major: Radiography (Health/Medical Diagnostic/Treatment)

Description of Major:

For this major, many science related courses such as chemistry, physiology, anatomy, and biology are required. Additional courses that are recommended include medical terminology, laws and ethics, first aid, psychology, medical history, anesthesia, and surgical procedures. You will learn how to use medical equipment, related supplies, and procedures for diagnostic and treatment purposes. By the end of your schooling, you will possess the knowledge needed to aid physicians in diagnosis and treatment by administering x-rays to various patients. Individuals interested in this field should be able to pay close attention to detail, be able to work well with others, follow instructions, and be aware of the patient’s physical and psychological needs. Specialty areas of radiography include fluoroscopy, mammography, cardiovascular-interventional technology, and computed tomography. Radiography is a field that requires additional and continuing education with possible room for advancement.

Related Career Titles:

Ultrasound technician
Computerized tomography
Magnetic resonance imaging
Radiation-therapy technologist
Nuclear medicine technologist
Medical radiation dosimeters
Radiological technologist
Special procedures technologist, Angiogram
Cardiovascular technologists and technicians
Clinical laboratory technologists and technicians
Diagnostic medical sonographers
Respiratory therapists

Employment Areas :

Hospitals
Health care clinics
Diagnostic imaging centers
Physicians’ offices
Armed services
Cancer treatment centers
Research laboratories
Academic institutions
Health maintenance organizations
Commercial sales and applications

Related Links:

U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos105.htm

American Society of Radiologist Technician
https://www.asrt.org/asrt.htm

The American Registry of Radiological Technicians
http://www.arrt.org/

American Medical Technologies
http://www.amt1.com/

Radiological Society of North America
http://www.rsna.org/

American Association for Women Radiologists
http://www.aawr.org/