I been a MRI tech for goin on 4 years! This a great video and well explained . For anyone in school, hang in their, definitely some hard days! And anyone thinking about getting into radiology do your research !
I needed this!.. I always knew I wanted to be in the medical field!!. I started off with the direction of nursing but had a change of heart!.. Now I've made up my mind and want to be a diagnostic medical sonographer! I've did my research and noticed that I have to start off here with rad tech. Thank you so much for this information. It was very helpful!. Maybe God continue to bless you on your journey!.
+DivineBeauty1205 Thank you so much for watching! I'm so happy my video could help you. I'm in my second week of sonography clinicals so subscribe so I can update you! 😘
This is my path aswell! How is everything going for you? I start rad tech program next year. Im terrified though because I can not stand seeing horribly broken bones and people in major pain. Would you happen to have any tips? Thank you!
Girl yes! I was always drawn to the medical field too and thought nursing was the way to go... but there are so many jobs hiding within the field! I’m definitely looking into the tech jobs!
When you want to be a radiographer in Switzerland we go to school for 1.5 year and in between school periods we go to a training (1.5 years) in a hospital. After graduation we are allowed to work in diagnostic radiology (x-rays, CT, MRT, Interventions, mammography, DEXA, transilluminations) and also in the nuclear medicine and radiation therapy!
Wow, thanks so much! Very comprehensive material. I'm studying to become a Rad Tech and this really helps in shaping my career decision. Thanks for the material!
I study to become a rad tech in Finland, and here we do all - mri, ct, radiation therapy, basic xray, nuclear medicine.. becoming a sonographer takes extra credits, everything else we study in the normal school program. 😊 interesting to see how the field varies between different countries!
Yes! I find it so fascinating that one program could cover all those modalities. That’s amazing! Since Sonography doesn’t deal with any radiation they usually put it to the side in another program lol. I’m so excited for you and all the cool things you’re going to learn! ☺️
I’m now in my 3rd year taking BS Rad Tech and i saw your description video here about our and my future profession superbbb inspiring!!! keep inspiring us love you 😙😇 God bless!!
i just started the program, you are the first person I see doing videos about this subject. all I saw when searching for rad tech, etc came back for nursing students! thank you for making this!!
I am very happy that I saw your video. I was thinking of having Radiology as a career but after I heard you saying that Radiologist has to introduce the camera inside the patient I said no no no. This is not for me. I'm more a clerical person. I don't want anything to do that has to be beyond paperwork. 🙁 thanks you are very good explaining by the way👍
I live in Hawaii, and we only have 1 program. It's a very competitive program and I've been trying to get into the program because it's my dream job. Thank you so much for posting this video.
thank you for making this video! I'm planning to major in radiology and the last time I checked there wasn't a lot of content about radiology in yt, Looking forward to more radiology related videos from you!
Thank u for making this video!! I am in my second year at community college and I had no clue what I truly wanted to do until I came across rad tech and become very interested in it! I was a bit scared reading a lot of negative things about the field but I’m glad I came across your channel and I am definitely determined to become a rad tech! 💪🏼💛
Hi, I'm a rising senior in highschool... this is so helpful for me as a student to learn about this "major" or career... I'm also a cancer survivor and have wanted to work with (in my case) pediatric cancer patients
Wow! That’s so amazing. God bless you. I pray your able to help and be a caregiver to others in the way many helped and cared for you. You have such a great heart ❤️
I did not have to go through all those steps to start school.. but I did graduate 😀 I’m excited about that I do work at a orthopedic place. I’m Texas we do not do any contrast solution nor do we put in catheter. But that’s cool you get a better experience with things. We did not do any training in hospital or clinic we just did X-rays at the end of the class... which if we would of had the same experience that would of prepared us better for a actual clinical setting
I'm really glad you made this video! I just finished my pre classes and am applying to the program next fall! I have been looking on youtube for videos like this, theres not many. I would love to hear more about radiology and sonography:)
Please do more videos on Rad Tech topics! I am going to graduate with a BS and am looking into programs! :) Love your videos, especially this one that helped a lot.
I currently have an associates in computer servicing technology and now working at a hospital as a Scheduler and I definitely want to go into Radiology its always been intriguing and interesting to me
Awesome! I'm going the same route as you. Going into a Rad Tech program first and then later on, hopefully go in to a sonography program. The waitlist for the only accredited sonography program in my state has 600+ people on it (they only take 20 a year). But I want to get in to the healthcare world now, so I think Radiology is great place to start!
YES YES YES Please do more rad tech videos, I have been looking for videos in this field for a while and here you come answering all the questions straight to the point without all the rambling.... BTW Love your presentation.
I clicked on this vid, because I was interested in your description about being a Rad. Good luck on your future endeavours. I'm an R.R.T. , and love it!
About to take my basics starting in January and everything I need to apply for the radiology program in June 2019. Pray for me y'all. They only accept 22.
- please what's the name of the major to become a radiologic technologist not technician ? - how many years do I have to study (I don't want to study a lot like 8 years like The Radiologist )? - can gave us un average salary for radiologic technologist for your experience ? - what the best path to continue for the future after you graduate from university MRI , CT , Ultrasound ? please please please answer those questions because it's really important for everyone 😊 in the end thank you so much from Arab nation ♥️♥️⚘
The major is radiologic technology. 2 years depending on school. I’ve seen $17 and $22 it really just depends. You can take additional schooling to get a bachelors or add another modality through schooling or on the job training. All new modalities require a new registry test. Hope this helps! ☺️
Thank you , You answered all my questions I had in mind . Going this week to my community college near my house for those perquisite classes first. I’ll take any suggestions if anyone has any in mind . I just turn 40 , so I need a career that will change my life.
Loved the video! I would love to see more of your journey here on TH-cam. Im looking into this career and would love to hear more on your experience. P.s. I subscribed😊
Thank you so much for this video!! Now that I watch the video I'm really interest in this career This video has a lot of information and it's really helpful 😁💗
2021 Update: The field is VERY crowded. Schools do pump out alot of students. These student (no fault of their own) compete with those who have been there 20 years plus...keeping wages shelved. The way to increase wages is to do more schooling. Example: go back to school for CT. Then for MRI etc You get the idea. But school is not cheap. And you will find other student techs that also have done this...you will compete for wages against them (it is, after all, a market place of labor). Each license/Registration costs time and money to maintain. Yes, you make more..but you also have to pay more to maintain those papers. So bottom line: Be committed to the long haul..or do not go down this road. To boot, every state has different rules..so moving is not such an easy option. Can be done, but it can but a hassle to get another state to accept your credentialing. This video was done 4 years ago..ALOT has changed since then.
Yes it will. i just have to pass my certification test. ive taken it 2 times and failed. once i finally pass it. i will be happy. but yes rad tech is my next journey
im pursuing this career as im watching this (: , was very informative thank you. I took the hesi a2 and made an 89.6 overall score , hoping i get in , they only accept about 40 students :C
i am a freshmen at a community college taking my trasnfer classes so i can to a 4 year school. im majoring in this field because i went through radation when i was 8 (10yrs ago) i want to give back and i also want to,comfor patients by explaining my story just so they can feel less anxious :)
Zeek Star Good luck. Radiology is saturated. People just like you and me who want do this career... Good luck trying to find a job. Rad Techs are EVERYWHERE these days.
erica 💋 Idk, I'm going for the same thing. I want to go to a community college for an Associates, then get a Bachelors in the next 2 years after that.. I guess if I really want it, I should look really hard when I get out from college. Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to discourage anyone. Its just a very common job and it gets me nervous lol. Thanks for your information.
Thanks so much for this video and congrats on graduating! A quick question about radiology: When you are in school and/or on the job do you learn to actually read the pictures you take with the x-ray or is it only about taking the pictures? I have always been very fascinated with medical imaging and I’d love to some day get to the point where I could pick up pictures from my last MRI or analyze my x-ray in the ER but 9 years of med school and a radiology residency sounds really grueling to do to learn these things. Thanks for the informative video!
If possible could you do a more in-depth video regarding your journey in the rad science program? I’ve watched many of your others videos and even the part one and two but ig anymore advice I’d really appreciate that! Did any of your classmates end up obtaining a certification in MRI?
Yes I had 1 classmate get into MRI and a few get into CT. If you give me more specific questions you have maybe I can make something but after getting into ultrasound I don’t get into X-ray as much. Sorry ☹️
I'm majoring in Rad tech, seeing your video helped me! I'm hoping to do well & pray on god I'll be fine. I'm very doubtful at myself but thank you so much for this vid! Keep me updated how is it going? Please?? 💗💗
I’m so happy I could help you! I’m praying for you and your doubt. I deal with doubt all the time and it can be difficult. Ask the Lord to show you that you doing the right thing and just wait. He might lead you to a scripture or make someone say something to you and that confirmation will make you feel so much better and give you confidence 😉
Hello!! I’m interested in radiography or ultrasound as a career!! I can’t decide between the two:( can u help me provide pros and cons of both careers? I know sonography con is getting shoulder injuries with constant scanning however I was told there are more jobs for ultrasound techs? Is it common to get injuries as a radiography tech or is the radiation a threat to health?! Thank you! Natasha
I’ve don’t many videos about the requirements of both so make sure to check out my education related content to find out more. Ultrasound tech make more money and usually have less patients and more detailed work. X-rays techs have lots of portables to do and other exams and tend to make less and they aren’t involved in diagnostics to the extent of an ultrasound tech. This is just what I’ve personally witnessed so I can’t speak for everyone. Hope this helps a little! ☺️
im about to go to school for health science and complete my pre requisite classes to apply to radiology school. only thing im concerned about is acceptance into the radiology program obviously isn't guaranteed and it would suck to have to completely change career paths if you don't get accepted
I can understand that. Just give it your all. Make sure you get the best grades you can and don’t be afraid to seek help if you need it. You would rather ask for a little help than try yourself and miss out on a good grade! Hope this helps a little! ☺️
Hi! I'm so glad I stumbled across your channel! I'm interested in being a rad tech too but I've failed to find universities that I can transfer to to start the program. I'm from NY so you can imagine the struggle trying to transfer schools...could you tell me what school you go to? And how was the admissions process?
+Nanah Nakimera I can't tell you my exact school for safety reasons (I still attend) but I attend a technical college in Georgia. We have what is called a COMPASS test and it just tells you what levels of English or math you will be placed in. If you score lower you'll take a remedial class before you take college level algebra and English. After that you just find a radiology advisor and find out everything you need from them. I took a senior trip to Atlanta to a radiology conference and there was a school from NY so there is something there :) Hope this helps! 😃
Hi there... You've explain a lot about the field, what your gonna be working with, etc... my question is what's the difference in studying an associate in Rad Tech and bachelor's degree in Radiology?
Thanks for the video, very informative! I've thought about going to Rad Tech school for years but was afraid to bite the bullet, however, I want to have a career that is meaningful and helpful! I love that radiology can lead to so many other specialties; MRI really interests me the most. I've heard it can be hard to find jobs but I suppose that depends on your location, I do see them opening up more now so I would just need to get my foot in the door I guess! Do you happen to know where to get specialized training (like MRI or Ultrasound)? Is is mainly through other schools or through the hospitals themselves? Thanks again and best of luck on your new career!!
+Kristin Kolp A lot of hospitals offer cross training for a number of modalities especially CT. Ultrasound usually requires more training but some hospitals are willing to train employees wanting to merge from x-Ray. Colleges offer advanced medical imaging degrees. They are usually just a year long and teach both MRI and CT. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching 😘
Hey .. thanks for the video. I read online that if you go into radiology and become an xray tech first and then specialize in ultrasound technology, you make more money than some one who just goes to school to be an ultrasound tech. In your experience, is this true, and if so, how much of a pay difference does it make, and is it worth the extra schooling? I'm actually super inspired by you. I'm 15 weeks pregnant right now and I want to have a job where I make good money to support my baby and I, but I'm so overwhelmed thinking about going back to school with a new born baby. I would be all for the extra schooling if the increased pay is significant enough to warrant the extra time spent, but I don't want to spend more time than I have to away from my baby at school, and it's hard to find an answer to this specific question on google. Lol anyways. Great job and again, I really enjoyed finding you on youtube. It makes me feel like I can totally do this once my baby is born.
Very well explained! I'm a second year in my rad program... Can't wait to graduate and start working in the field! What made you choose US? I'm looking to advance to another modality after school but haven't decided yet. Kind of bouncing around between Nuke Med, US, or maybe even Radiation Therapy.
+Tabarius Hatesuhoes I wanted to do ultrasound from the beginning but my city only offered radiology so I took it as a pre requisite to other modalities. Congrats on making it to your second year! I enjoy the invasiveness of seeing more than just bones. I also enjoy knowing more about the pathology. As a sonographer your more involved. Thanks for watching! 😘
Thank you! That's how I'm feeling too, I like looking at more fine detail other than bone. It's more interesting to me! Good luck with sono! I'll definitely be checking your page out more often. Keep doing what your doing!
Hello!I'm a radiology student and I was always complaining about it and I didn't really like it but your video made me feel better.thank youuu😍 But I still have a serious problem 🤦🏻♀️ Anatomy is soooo hard for me I don't know how to study and learn it way better,more practical and more energetic!☹ Any tips?
Thankssss for these videos!! I ❤️ themm! super helpful and i actually just started looking into this field so im glad i ran across your channel. keep us postedd on your experiences. Im DEFINITELY a new subbie ❤️😊
Thanks for all the great information! I have decided to go to school to become a Radiologic Technologist after graduating with my bachelors in psychology! I was just wondering if you think having a bachelors in psychology will help me with this job? I would like to eventually become a radiation therapist and was hoping that my bachelors would help me some how! Thanks again for all the great information!
+aallen 5636 I think a bachelor's in psychology is a great field. It isn't necessarily something that will prepare you for rad tech but it will allow you to have a great relationship with staff and patients. It's definitely an amazing degree to have. As a radiation therapist you will deal with a lot of cancer patients who need your skill to help with the process of their treatment. It will definitely help ☺️
Hi! :) I'm a freshman Filipino, likewise taking this degree, but as for me... I could say that I'm struggling with it. So, please pray for me. Thank you and God bless you more! :)
very interested in the field but not big into blood, guts, disgusting things... i didnt realize you have to put the actual catheter in patients.. i was actually told that the nurses handle that and the rad tech doesnt. so thats new..
I don't mean to just comment under some one else's blog, but I was interested in ultrasound tech as well as radiology about how many more months are years does that add before completion of the whole program?
Currently a 2nd year college enrolled in rad tech and got complications with the physics subjects. I find it really hard to understand because I’m very slow af when it comes to problem solving and mathematics lessons and I’m planning on giving up because I had low grades until the semester ends. :(
I’m so sorry your experiencing trouble with physics. Make sure you let your teacher know. It’s hard to speak up and we always try to solve things alone ( i do it too) but it’s always best to let them know and let them help. That is what they are there for and when they know you’re trying they are more lenient with grades. Hope this helps! ☺️
I want to be a Rad Tech. I've been at community college for 4 years and just switched to this major instead of graphic design. But it just feels like I might screw up, and misread an x ray? Do rad techs make diagnoses too? What about malpractice sues? I'm afraid someone will someday try to sue me! Even if I did nothing wrong! Because people are sue-happy in the states.
+nope The great thing about rad tech is you don’t make any diagnoses. As long as all the pertinent anatomy is on the film, your work is done. You shouldn’t have to worry about any malpractice issues either. Don’t let fear keep you from being great ☺️
I want to get into a. Nuclear medicine program. I am wondering if it is really worth it since there aren't too many jobs in that field. Thinking of becoming a Rad tech now.
Check out my new video on imaging modalities. I give a description of every one except mammography. Hopefully it will give me more information on your options ☺️
So I’m wanting to attend a college that offers a radiology program and take my prerequisites there and then apply for the program. It’s a two year associates program. After receiving my degree I’d like to get a certificate in Ultrasound. Am I on the right track?
Hello Erica!! Love your videos!! So I applied to a school and I'm just waiting for a response. Please pray for me..lol. So my question is, do you hear people say that radiology school is just as hard as nursing?
Thank you so much! I am praying that God’s will be done in your life and that he gives you the desires of your heart ☺️. Radiology tech is no where near nursing lol. You don’t learn half as much about the body as you would nursing. You don’t administer medications or anything. It’s all about X-rays and radiation lol
Thank you so much for this great video! I have an associates of arts degree but recently decided to go into radiology. I am sort of confused on how this degree works. I noticed you said in the description that after the program you will have a associates of applied science. Is this just another name for the degree of radiology? "Why isn't it just called associates in radiology?" I guess is what I am wondering and its confusing me lol. I probably sound ignorant with this comment haha. But I am just wondering if my current degree, my associates of arts, was for nothing. Thank you for your time!
Lol no problem. Radiology is a science just like nursing and other degrees in the health field. All of those degrees will also be applied science. If you take up journalism or maybe music those would be considered arts and fall under an arts degree. Hope this helps! ☺️
Nice description of the field. I have been a rad tech for 9 years and I love it! It's the best decision I ever made!
+crsngal Thank you!! I'm glad you're enjoying it, it's a great field ☺️☺️
Are the Rays dangerous?
do you get cancer by doing that???
My older sister is a Rad Tech, and I’m going to be a CT Technician or a normal X-Ray Technolgist.
can i ask you what college classes you took ? im going to college after hs to become a x ray tech
Thank you so much for this informative video. Pray for me , im going for this . I have made my mind. I gotta get this degree. GOD help me !!
+Tariq Rasheed Thank you so much for watching! You got this! God has you in the palm of his hands so it's already done 😉
+erica 💋 thank you thank you thank you so much !! GOD bless you !!
how has it been ? do you like it ? starting the program soon ... a little nervous!
Pretty Facet I'm in the last step of the process to get into a program. Wish me luck.
Where are you now? How did it go?
I been a MRI tech for goin on 4 years! This a great video and well explained . For anyone in school, hang in their, definitely some hard days! And anyone thinking about getting into radiology do your research !
Erica 💋 I am 12 years old and I will be a Rad Tech when I grow up. Thanks so much for the persuasion.
+Shakera Patterson It's a great career field!! 😊
hows it going
I needed this!.. I always knew I wanted to be in the medical field!!. I started off with the direction of nursing but had a change of heart!.. Now I've made up my mind and want to be a diagnostic medical sonographer! I've did my research and noticed that I have to start off here with rad tech. Thank you so much for this information. It was very helpful!. Maybe God continue to bless you on your journey!.
+DivineBeauty1205 Thank you so much for watching! I'm so happy my video could help you. I'm in my second week of sonography clinicals so subscribe so I can update you! 😘
This also helped me because I didn’t know it’s best to be a rad tech than sonographer because I want to do that as well.
This is my path aswell! How is everything going for you? I start rad tech program next year. Im terrified though because I can not stand seeing horribly broken bones and people in major pain. Would you happen to have any tips? Thank you!
Girl yes! I was always drawn to the medical field too and thought nursing was the way to go... but there are so many jobs hiding within the field! I’m definitely looking into the tech jobs!
I’m so excited I just graduated two days ago but, I have had my A.S. since 2008
When you want to be a radiographer in Switzerland we go to school for 1.5 year and in between school periods we go to a training (1.5 years) in a hospital. After graduation we are allowed to work in diagnostic radiology (x-rays, CT, MRT, Interventions, mammography, DEXA, transilluminations) and also in the nuclear medicine and radiation therapy!
That’s a great program! Even though it’s longer your able to learn all those modalities! So worth it! Thanks for sharing ☺️
Wow, thanks so much! Very comprehensive material. I'm studying to become a Rad Tech and this really helps in shaping my career decision. Thanks for the material!
+Celestine IsSharkeishaNO Thank you so much for watching!! Glad you enjoyed it 😘
+erica 💋 Can u get a certificate without college and also how do you become Mr I or ultrasound technologist to increase salary
+erica 💋 also do you have to be a radiologic tech before Mr I or ultrasound?
I study to become a rad tech in Finland, and here we do all - mri, ct, radiation therapy, basic xray, nuclear medicine.. becoming a sonographer takes extra credits, everything else we study in the normal school program. 😊 interesting to see how the field varies between different countries!
Yes! I find it so fascinating that one program could cover all those modalities. That’s amazing! Since Sonography doesn’t deal with any radiation they usually put it to the side in another program lol. I’m so excited for you and all the cool things you’re going to learn! ☺️
I’m now in my 3rd year taking BS Rad Tech and i saw your description video here about our and my future profession superbbb inspiring!!! keep inspiring us love you 😙😇 God bless!!
Love you too! Thank you 😘
Finally a video on Radiographers! Appreciate that! Please continue to post content related to Radiographers and make the community proud 😇
Awh! Thanks so much ☺️
i just started the program, you are the first person I see doing videos about this subject. all I saw when searching for rad tech, etc came back for nursing students!
thank you for making this!!
+Aly S Thank you so much for watching!! 😘
I am very happy that I saw your video. I was thinking of having Radiology as a career but after I heard you saying that Radiologist has to introduce the camera inside the patient I said no no no. This is not for me. I'm more a clerical person. I don't want anything to do that has to be beyond paperwork. 🙁 thanks you are very good explaining by the way👍
+Djordys Villalona Lol! Thank you so much. I'm so happy you watched my video. This is a very hands on job. I barely see paperwork!
I live in Hawaii, and we only have 1 program. It's a very competitive program and I've been trying to get into the program because it's my dream job. Thank you so much for posting this video.
+Agnes Oshiro That's amazing! Work hard and you'll definitely get in! I'm so happy this video helped you 😘
thank you for making this video! I'm planning to major in radiology and the last time I checked there wasn't a lot of content about radiology in yt, Looking forward to more radiology related videos from you!
+Bushra Alghamdi Awesome! Make sure you subscribe! I have a video coming out answering everyone's education questions!! 😃
Thank u for making this video!! I am in my second year at community college and I had no clue what I truly wanted to do until I came across rad tech and become very interested in it! I was a bit scared reading a lot of negative things about the field but I’m glad I came across your channel and I am definitely determined to become a rad tech! 💪🏼💛
That’s awesome! Thanks so much for watching! ☺️
Hi, I'm a rising senior in highschool... this is so helpful for me as a student to learn about this "major" or career... I'm also a cancer survivor and have wanted to work with (in my case) pediatric cancer patients
Wow! That’s so amazing. God bless you. I pray your able to help and be a caregiver to others in the way many helped and cared for you. You have such a great heart ❤️
You put it all out there. Thank you for making things clearer for me, you ROCK!!!!
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it! ☺️
I did not have to go through all those steps to start school.. but I did graduate 😀 I’m excited about that I do work at a orthopedic place. I’m Texas we do not do any contrast solution nor do we put in catheter. But that’s cool you get a better experience with things. We did not do any training in hospital or clinic we just did X-rays at the end of the class... which if we would of had the same experience that would of prepared us better for a actual clinical setting
I'm really glad you made this video! I just finished my pre classes and am applying to the program next fall! I have been looking on youtube for videos like this, theres not many. I would love to hear more about radiology and sonography:)
+Allie Marie Awesome! Thanks so much for watching. Make sure you watch my latest video so you can get your questions in! 😘
Allison marie what were the pre classes you had to do?
Please do more videos on Rad Tech topics! I am going to graduate with a BS and am looking into programs! :) Love your videos, especially this one that helped a lot.
+jeneanerrrs1 I would love to! Thanks for watching 😘
I’m about to get out of the military and I was thinking about going to school for this. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching! ☺️
This is really a big help for me as a new student in this field 💕 Thank you 😊
That’s amazing. I’m so glad I could help ☺️
I currently have an associates in computer servicing technology and now working at a hospital as a Scheduler and I definitely want to go into Radiology its always been intriguing and interesting to me
That’s so cool! I be you’ll love it. Thanks for watching ☺️
this is so accurate! i am in my 2 year of radiologic technologist ^^ and i am considering specialize in MRI :)
Thanks for watching! Make sure to sub to my new channel before this one closes ☺️
Awesome! I'm going the same route as you. Going into a Rad Tech program first and then later on, hopefully go in to a sonography program. The waitlist for the only accredited sonography program in my state has 600+ people on it (they only take 20 a year). But I want to get in to the healthcare world now, so I think Radiology is great place to start!
YES YES YES Please do more rad tech videos, I have been looking for videos in this field for a while and here you come answering all the questions straight to the point without all the rambling.... BTW Love your presentation.
+Nat lexus Thanks so much! What videos would help you? Thanks for watching 😘
I clicked on this vid, because I was interested in your description about being a Rad. Good luck on your future endeavours. I'm an R.R.T. , and love it!
That’s awesome! Thanks so much for watching ☺️
I'm 17 and I'm looking into the field and making this my career. This was really informative
+Hilllz.ry Great! Thanks so much for watching ☺️
About to take my basics starting in January and everything I need to apply for the radiology program in June 2019. Pray for me y'all. They only accept 22.
I’m praying! Thanks for reaching out. I’m so excited for you! ❤️
Did you get in?
I couldn't explain rad better than you! Am doing my final year in rad😃.. Thanks for this video. Made me fall in love with rad all over again 💕💓💕
+Rachel Mbokane Awh thank you! That's amazing you're almost done. Thanks so much for watching 😍
- please what's the name of the major to become a radiologic technologist not technician ?
- how many years do I have to study (I don't want to study a lot like 8 years like The Radiologist )?
- can gave us un average salary for radiologic technologist for your experience ?
- what the best path to continue for the future after you graduate from university
MRI , CT , Ultrasound ?
please please please answer those questions because it's really important for everyone 😊
in the end thank you so much
from Arab nation ♥️♥️⚘
The major is radiologic technology. 2 years depending on school. I’ve seen $17 and $22 it really just depends. You can take additional schooling to get a bachelors or add another modality through schooling or on the job training. All new modalities require a new registry test. Hope this helps! ☺️
@@evjewel thank you for answering ♥️
How much it will cost me to study Bachelor of Radiologic technology 4 Years program ?
Thank you for your time ⚘
Thank you , You answered all my questions I had in mind . Going this week to my community college near my house for those perquisite classes first. I’ll take any suggestions if anyone has any in mind . I just turn 40 , so I need a career that will change my life.
I recently was accepted super excited and nervous as well !!!
So excited for you! Praise the Lord! You got this girl ☺️
Shondria S congrats! ✨
omg that's my big Sister!!!!💗❤...awesome video! thank you for the advice & information!
+barbie mims Awesome! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for watching!! 😘
Going to school for this I start monday ❤ wish me luck !
So exciting! Praying for you ☺️
hows it going?
Yeah how did it go?
This video was very informative. Thanks so much for it. Congratulations on your new blessing and continue to do great things
+Purple Empress Thank you so much!
Thank you got this informative video. I really thought about it and wondered if I should do this or biology major
Thanks so much for watching! Keep researching until you know 😉
erica 💋 thank you and no problem
Thanks for the very informative video. You answered a lot of questions. Great video.
Thanks so much for watching!
Loved the Video! I have my first information session tomorrow and will hopefully begin taking my prerequisites this spring!
Congratulations! Study hard and take your time ☺️
I'll be subscribing! Next year I start the rt program and then I may go into the sono program after aswell! Thank you
This really helped❤️❗️💯I just got accepted to BALL State University and I hope I do well☺️
Yay! So exciting ☺️
Loved the video! I would love to see more of your journey here on TH-cam. Im looking into this career and would love to hear more on your experience. P.s. I subscribed😊
+xx Oo Thank you so much for subscribing! Make sure you watch my next video so you can get your questions in! 😘
Thank you for this! i'm actually a 1st year student of RadTech hehehe. but i'm actually afraid of the subject Physics hahah
Don’t be afraid! Just stay on top of it. The more you stay on top of it the easier it will be. Don’t get behind! ☺️
thank you. I am going for X-Ray tech this year.
Thank you so much for this video!! Now that I watch the video I'm really interest in this career
This video has a lot of information and it's really helpful 😁💗
+Vanessa Lopez I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching 😃
U have an awesome personality!!!
+Joy Whit Thank you! Thanks for watching 😘
2021 Update: The field is VERY crowded. Schools do pump out alot of students. These student (no fault of their own) compete with those who have been there 20 years plus...keeping wages shelved. The way to increase wages is to do more schooling. Example: go back to school for CT. Then for MRI etc You get the idea. But school is not cheap. And you will find other student techs that also have done this...you will compete for wages against them (it is, after all, a market place of labor). Each license/Registration costs time and money to maintain. Yes, you make more..but you also have to pay more to maintain those papers. So bottom line: Be committed to the long haul..or do not go down this road. To boot, every state has different rules..so moving is not such an easy option. Can be done, but it can but a hassle to get another state to accept your credentialing. This video was done 4 years ago..ALOT has changed since then.
I love your videos! You should become a teacher because you explain it so interesting💛
Awh! Thank you so much 😍
That is the best explaination I've ever heard in 5 minutes....lol. thank you!!!
Lol! Wow thank you ☺️
thanks for the info. this is what i want to go for next for my degree. i just graduated from medical billing and coding
+Ashia Woods That's great! Medical billing and coding is so helpful. It will help you get a job as well!!
Yes it will. i just have to pass my certification test. ive taken it 2 times and failed. once i finally pass it. i will be happy. but yes rad tech is my next journey
Great channel. Thanks for sharing this wonderful information about the growth of this sector.
Thanks so much for watching! ☺️
Thank you for the tips Queen ❤❤❤
im pursuing this career as im watching this (: , was very informative thank you. I took the hesi a2 and made an 89.6 overall score , hoping i get in , they only accept about 40 students :C
Also , have you applied for any jobs yet? Was wondering if the job outlook is good, I'd like to start working after i finish my registry exam.
+Kenny Huynh That's amazing! Great job ☺️
+Kenny Huynh I have switched over to ultrasound but the job outlook is very good for radiology! ☺️
Something you may not know and that your parents may not have told you. As a parent I can guarantee, "Your parents are very proud of you".
+tony p Omg! Thank you so much. They have told me but it means the world to hear it and I appreciate it ☺️
Thank you for making this video! I'm thinking about becoming a rad tech! It's very interesting! I will be sure to suscribe! 😊👍💛
+Princess Tee Twenty Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😊
You're awesome! I just applied to a rad tech program! God willing I'll get accepted!
+Jesse Leyva You will! And your going to do amazing! Thanks for watching 😃
Did you have to take pre reqs? And the school you went to for rad tech did you have to submit SAT/ACT scores?
i am a freshmen at a community college taking my trasnfer classes so i can to a 4 year school. im majoring in this field because i went through radation when i was 8 (10yrs ago) i want to give back and i also want to,comfor patients by explaining my story just so they can feel less anxious :)
Zeek Star Good luck. Radiology is saturated. People just like you and me who want do this career... Good luck trying to find a job. Rad Techs are EVERYWHERE these days.
+Zeek Star That's amazing you will do well! 😊
+Bob Jones Radiology comes in the form of many modalities, most don't stay in diagnostic.
erica 💋 Idk, I'm going for the same thing. I want to go to a community college for an Associates, then get a Bachelors in the next 2 years after that.. I guess if I really want it, I should look really hard when I get out from college. Don't get me wrong, I am not trying to discourage anyone. Its just a very common job and it gets me nervous lol. Thanks for your information.
Thanks so much for this video and congrats on graduating! A quick question about radiology: When you are in school and/or on the job do you learn to actually read the pictures you take with the x-ray or is it only about taking the pictures? I have always been very fascinated with medical imaging and I’d love to some day get to the point where I could pick up pictures from my last MRI or analyze my x-ray in the ER but 9 years of med school and a radiology residency sounds really grueling to do to learn these things. Thanks for the informative video!
You are able to read a little and you might know what to look for but not to the extent of a radiologist. Hope this helps ☺️
Thinking about getting out of the military and doing this. Thanks for the info
+Furyfromthesky ! That’s awesome! Thanks so much for watching ☺️
Hey howd it go? I’m about to get out too and work in this field!
we are so happy to be part of the field
🙌🏼🙌🏼
If possible could you do a more in-depth video regarding your journey in the rad science program? I’ve watched many of your others videos and even the part one and two but ig anymore advice I’d really appreciate that! Did any of your classmates end up obtaining a certification in MRI?
Yes I had 1 classmate get into MRI and a few get into CT. If you give me more specific questions you have maybe I can make something but after getting into ultrasound I don’t get into X-ray as much. Sorry ☹️
Finally finished my pre reqs for the rad program at my community college. However, I recently found out that I was waitlisted 😞 very discouraging
Be encouraged. Delays are Gods protection. It just isn’t time yet. But when it is time you will be ready 😌.
Super informative!! Thanks for this this video ☺️☺️
I'm majoring in Rad tech, seeing your video helped me! I'm hoping to do well & pray on god I'll be fine. I'm very doubtful at myself but thank you so much for this vid! Keep me updated how is it going? Please?? 💗💗
I’m so happy I could help you! I’m praying for you and your doubt. I deal with doubt all the time and it can be difficult. Ask the Lord to show you that you doing the right thing and just wait. He might lead you to a scripture or make someone say something to you and that confirmation will make you feel so much better and give you confidence 😉
Hi, thanks for the information, what was your gpa?
Hello!! I’m interested in radiography or ultrasound as a career!! I can’t decide between the two:( can u help me provide pros and cons of both careers? I know sonography con is getting shoulder injuries with constant scanning however I was told there are more jobs for ultrasound techs? Is it common to get injuries as a radiography tech or is the radiation a threat to health?!
Thank you!
Natasha
I’ve don’t many videos about the requirements of both so make sure to check out my education related content to find out more. Ultrasound tech make more money and usually have less patients and more detailed work. X-rays techs have lots of portables to do and other exams and tend to make less and they aren’t involved in diagnostics to the extent of an ultrasound tech. This is just what I’ve personally witnessed so I can’t speak for everyone. Hope this helps a little! ☺️
Simple and straightforward
Thanks so much for watching! ☺️
im about to go to school for health science and complete my pre requisite classes to apply to radiology school. only thing im concerned about is acceptance into the radiology program obviously isn't guaranteed and it would suck to have to completely change career paths if you don't get accepted
I can understand that. Just give it your all. Make sure you get the best grades you can and don’t be afraid to seek help if you need it. You would rather ask for a little help than try yourself and miss out on a good grade! Hope this helps a little! ☺️
erica 💋 it did! Also I do have a phlebotomy certification does that help when they are accepting applicants?
If you're able to relocate, you could apply to lots of nearby/far-away programs as well.
Great intro video! I’m a RTR, CT and MR tech!
Thank you for making this video it was very informative :)
+September Mims Yay! I met your sister lol 😘
Hi! I'm so glad I stumbled across your channel! I'm interested in being a rad tech too but I've failed to find universities that I can transfer to to start the program. I'm from NY so you can imagine the struggle trying to transfer schools...could you tell me what school you go to? And how was the admissions process?
+Nanah Nakimera I can't tell you my exact school for safety reasons (I still attend) but I attend a technical college in Georgia. We have what is called a COMPASS test and it just tells you what levels of English or math you will be placed in. If you score lower you'll take a remedial class before you take college level algebra and English. After that you just find a radiology advisor and find out everything you need from them. I took a senior trip to Atlanta to a radiology conference and there was a school from NY so there is something there :) Hope this helps! 😃
Hi there... You've explain a lot about the field, what your gonna be working with, etc... my question is what's the difference in studying an associate in Rad Tech and bachelor's degree in Radiology?
+Gabriel Pintor A bachelor's degree just allows you to take on managerial positions such as lead tech or supervisor!
Thanks for the video, very informative! I've thought about going to Rad Tech school for years but was afraid to bite the bullet, however, I want to have a career that is meaningful and helpful! I love that radiology can lead to so many other specialties; MRI really interests me the most. I've heard it can be hard to find jobs but I suppose that depends on your location, I do see them opening up more now so I would just need to get my foot in the door I guess! Do you happen to know where to get specialized training (like MRI or Ultrasound)? Is is mainly through other schools or through the hospitals themselves? Thanks again and best of luck on your new career!!
+Kristin Kolp A lot of hospitals offer cross training for a number of modalities especially CT. Ultrasound usually requires more training but some hospitals are willing to train employees wanting to merge from x-Ray. Colleges offer advanced medical imaging degrees. They are usually just a year long and teach both MRI and CT. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching 😘
Hey .. thanks for the video. I read online that if you go into radiology and become an xray tech first and then specialize in ultrasound technology, you make more money than some one who just goes to school to be an ultrasound tech. In your experience, is this true, and if so, how much of a pay difference does it make, and is it worth the extra schooling? I'm actually super inspired by you. I'm 15 weeks pregnant right now and I want to have a job where I make good money to support my baby and I, but I'm so overwhelmed thinking about going back to school with a new born baby. I would be all for the extra schooling if the increased pay is significant enough to warrant the extra time spent, but I don't want to spend more time than I have to away from my baby at school, and it's hard to find an answer to this specific question on google. Lol anyways. Great job and again, I really enjoyed finding you on youtube. It makes me feel like I can totally do this once my baby is born.
Very well explained! I'm a second year in my rad program... Can't wait to graduate and start working in the field! What made you choose US? I'm looking to advance to another modality after school but haven't decided yet. Kind of bouncing around between Nuke Med, US, or maybe even Radiation Therapy.
+Tabarius Hatesuhoes I wanted to do ultrasound from the beginning but my city only offered radiology so I took it as a pre requisite to other modalities. Congrats on making it to your second year! I enjoy the invasiveness of seeing more than just bones. I also enjoy knowing more about the pathology. As a sonographer your more involved. Thanks for watching! 😘
Thank you! That's how I'm feeling too, I like looking at more fine detail other than bone. It's more interesting to me! Good luck with sono! I'll definitely be checking your page out more often. Keep doing what your doing!
Great informative video. Seems like there's a lot to achieve that goal.
Thank you so much for watching! And Yes 😇
Hello!I'm a radiology student and I was always complaining about it and I didn't really like it but your video made me feel better.thank youuu😍
But I still have a serious problem 🤦🏻♀️
Anatomy is soooo hard for me I don't know how to study and learn it way better,more practical and more energetic!☹
Any tips?
I would use flash cards, create songs and watch TH-cam videos lol. Really helpful! Glad I could make you feel better ☺️
Thankssss for these videos!! I ❤️ themm! super helpful and i actually just started looking into this field so im glad i ran across your channel. keep us postedd on your experiences. Im DEFINITELY a new subbie ❤️😊
+2011Destiney Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!!! I'm so happy my videos help you. That's all I wanted 😘
dream job forever. cannot wait
If this is your dream job you will truly enjoy it! 😍
Thanks for all the great information! I have decided to go to school to become a Radiologic Technologist after graduating with my bachelors in psychology! I was just wondering if you think having a bachelors in psychology will help me with this job? I would like to eventually become a radiation therapist and was hoping that my bachelors would help me some how! Thanks again for all the great information!
+aallen 5636 I think a bachelor's in psychology is a great field. It isn't necessarily something that will prepare you for rad tech but it will allow you to have a great relationship with staff and patients. It's definitely an amazing degree to have. As a radiation therapist you will deal with a lot of cancer patients who need your skill to help with the process of their treatment. It will definitely help ☺️
erica 💋 thank you so much!! I was afraid that it would be no use!
THIS HELPS ME A LOT!!!
Great! I’m so happy it could help you ☺️
I’d like to get in touch with you. I’m a freshman taking up all my prerequisites for RadTech program. Can I get your email?
Hi! :) I'm a freshman Filipino, likewise taking this degree, but as for me... I could say that I'm struggling with it. So, please pray for me. Thank you and God bless you more! :)
I will definitely be praying for you my dear! Thanks for reaching out ☺️
@@evjewel yes, tonight I'm reviewing for our pre-finals for tomorrow. The last 4 systems. ( Res, Dig, Uri, and Repro). 😩👉🏼☝🏻✊🏼
very interested in the field but not big into blood, guts, disgusting things...
i didnt realize you have to put the actual catheter in patients.. i was actually told that the nurses handle that and the rad tech doesnt.
so thats new..
Thank you so much Erica for the accurate information you provided.
Thank you so much for watching ☺️☺️
Please do ultrasound tech videos when or if you decide to do that!
+alicia martinez I start ultrasound in July! I will definitely make videos for you 😘
+erica 💋 thank you!
I don't mean to just comment under some one else's blog, but I was interested in ultrasound tech as well as radiology about how many more months are years does that add before completion of the whole program?
Currently a 2nd year college enrolled in rad tech and got complications with the physics subjects. I find it really hard to understand because I’m very slow af when it comes to problem solving and mathematics lessons and I’m planning on giving up because I had low grades until the semester ends. :(
I’m so sorry your experiencing trouble with physics. Make sure you let your teacher know. It’s hard to speak up and we always try to solve things alone ( i do it too) but it’s always best to let them know and let them help. That is what they are there for and when they know you’re trying they are more lenient with grades. Hope this helps! ☺️
I'm getting my license next year. I can't wait.
I want to be a Rad Tech. I've been at community college for 4 years and just switched to this major instead of graphic design. But it just feels like I might screw up, and misread an x ray? Do rad techs make diagnoses too? What about malpractice sues? I'm afraid someone will someday try to sue me! Even if I did nothing wrong! Because people are sue-happy in the states.
+nope The great thing about rad tech is you don’t make any diagnoses. As long as all the pertinent anatomy is on the film, your work is done. You shouldn’t have to worry about any malpractice issues either. Don’t let fear keep you from being great ☺️
erica 💋 thank you so much for answering! I was so worried.. Now I feel confident :)
+nope That’s what I’m talking about 😍
So how old were you when you finally became a rad tech. Do you take the program after college?
21!
My mom was an x-ray technician and I’m thinking of being one too! 😁
Awh that’s so cool! ☺️
How do u feel about lmrt limited X-ray tech
Love how your video was short sweet and very informative. 👍
I want to get into a. Nuclear medicine program. I am wondering if it is really worth it since there aren't too many jobs in that field. Thinking of becoming a Rad tech now.
Check out my new video on imaging modalities. I give a description of every one except mammography. Hopefully it will give me more information on your options ☺️
Thank you! This was very helpful.
Thanks so much for watching! ☺️
Nice madam for explaining our work in details.
Love your positive energy!Question,did you always know you wanted to become a Rad tech?
+David Stewart Thank you so much! Check out my career video "What I Do For A Living" I talk about how I came to this career and what I wanted to be! 😘
So I’m wanting to attend a college that offers a radiology program and take my prerequisites there and then apply for the program. It’s a two year associates program. After receiving my degree I’d like to get a certificate in Ultrasound. Am I on the right track?
Very informative what’s the difference between rad tech and radiology therapy could u do a video on this ?
I have a video I just filmed on all the imaging modalities so make sure to subscribe!! 😉
Hello Erica!! Love your videos!! So I applied to a school and I'm just waiting for a response. Please pray for me..lol. So my question is, do you hear people say that radiology school is just as hard as nursing?
Thank you so much! I am praying that God’s will be done in your life and that he gives you the desires of your heart ☺️. Radiology tech is no where near nursing lol. You don’t learn half as much about the body as you would nursing. You don’t administer medications or anything. It’s all about X-rays and radiation lol
Thank you so much
I needed this
Thanks so much for watching! ☺️
Thank you so much for this great video! I have an associates of arts degree but recently decided to go into radiology. I am sort of confused on how this degree works. I noticed you said in the description that after the program you will have a associates of applied science. Is this just another name for the degree of radiology? "Why isn't it just called associates in radiology?" I guess is what I am wondering and its confusing me lol. I probably sound ignorant with this comment haha. But I am just wondering if my current degree, my associates of arts, was for nothing. Thank you for your time!
Lol no problem. Radiology is a science just like nursing and other degrees in the health field. All of those degrees will also be applied science. If you take up journalism or maybe music those would be considered arts and fall under an arts degree. Hope this helps! ☺️