Medical Programs

Radiologic Technology

Carrington College’s Radiologic Technology program is designed to help you build the knowledge and technical skills used to capture medical images that support patient care. This program combines classroom learning with hands-on training to help you develop the competencies recommended for radiologic practice.

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What Will I learn

Radiologic Technology programs can prepare graduates to:

Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate and adjust procedures for a variety of patient populations and clinical situations.
Perform radiographic procedures, including patient positioning, technical factors, and radiation safety practices, to produce diagnostic images.
Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors consistent with radiologic technology standards and scope of practice.
Communicate effectively with patients, healthcare team members, and others in both written and oral formats.

The mission of the Radiologic Technology program at Carrington College is to provide a comprehensive and dynamic educational experience, fostering the development of skilled, compassionate, and ethical radiologic technologists. The College strives to prepare graduates to be leaders in the field, dedicated to improving patient outcomes and advancing the radiologic science professions. ¹

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Cost & Financial Aid

Your education is an investment in your future, and Carrington College is here to help. We offer a variety of financial aid options, including federal, state, and private programs, as well as student loans, grants, and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Each program has different requirements and application instructions. Our team is here to guide you through the options and application process.

Academic Cost

For complete details on current tuition costs, please refer to the Academic Catalog.

Location Availability

Carrington College is proud to offer our Radiologic Technology program at multiple locations around the Western U.S. To learn more about our locations, explore their pages.

Accreditation & Approvals

Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at accjc.org.

For comprehensive information on Carrington College’s accreditation and approvals, visit carrington.edu/accreditation-and-approvals/.

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Student Outcomes

REAL WORLD SKILLS

With many classes to guide you, build skills for entry-level roles

START YOUR PATH

You can earn an associate degree in as few as 23 months

FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTIONS

Conveniently available at select campuses

AFFORDABLE TUITION

Tuition varies by program and location

Why Choose Carrington College for Radiologic Technology?

Choosing the right medical program is an important step toward building technical skills and gaining real-world healthcare experience. Carrington College’s Radiologic Technology program is designed to help students develop the knowledge and hands-on training needed to work with diagnostic imaging equipment in clinical settings.

Students in the program pursue an Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology, learning how to produce diagnostic images while supporting patient safety and professional healthcare standards. ² Coursework is combined with laboratory practice and supervised clinical training so students can apply imaging principles in real healthcare environments.

Career Opportunities

Radiologic technologists, also known as radiographers, perform X-rays and other diagnostic imaging examinations on patients. ⁴

A few typical radiologic technologist job duties may include: ⁴

Adjusting and maintaining imaging equipment
Following precise orders from physicians on what areas of the body to image
Preparing patients for procedures, including taking a medical history and shielding exposed areas that do not need to be imaged
Positioning the patient and the equipment in order to get the correct image
Operating the computerized equipment to take the images
Working with physicians to evaluate the images and determine whether additional images need to be taken
Keeping detailed patient records

Example Courses in the Program

Radiographic Positioning and Procedures
Radiation Physics and Instrumentation
Radiation Biology and Safety
Venipuncture for Radiologic Technologists with Lab

Certification and Licensure Preparation

Graduates of the Radiologic Technology program at Carrington College receive education specifically designed to support their preparation for professional certification. ¹

The Carrington College Radiologic Technology programs at the Temecula and Fresno campuses are ARRT-verified programs. This status indicates that the program meets the educational requirements for graduates to apply for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography certification exam. ²

The ARRT certification process evaluates a candidate’s proficiency in essential areas, including radiographic procedures, patient care, radiation safety, and image production. ⁵

Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.