Radiography school training courses in Baltimore, MD (public, in-house or online)

With the Medical Basic X-ray Technician program, Fortis has designed a program taught at select schools in Florida, Ohio, Utah, Virginia and Alabama to provide a learning experience based upon hands-on, practical training. The Fortis x-ray program educates students in a variety of entry-level EKG medical skills.

As a student of our X-ray technician program, you will have the opportunity to learn the competencies required of a basic x-ray technician: clinical skills in EKG, exam set up, ...

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Radiography uses x-ray radiation to create images of the tissues, organs, bones and vessels that make up the human body. Most people are familiar with chest x-rays and also know that x-rays are the best way to diagnose broken bones. The radiographer or x-ray technologist is the person who actually produces x-ray images of human anatomy for the physician to read and make a diagnosis.

Through a combination of classroom and clinical education, students learn to operate x-ray equipment, prod...

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The radiographer will review essential information on the biological effects of ionizing radiation, radiation protection to ensure the safe use of x-rays in diagnostic imaging, radiation physics, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and implementation of patient and personnel radiation protection practices.

This course provides the latest clinical research on patient care procedures for radiographers. Review important topics such as communication, patient care, safety, medico-legal considerations, transfer, positiioning, physical needs, infection control (including AIDS and hepatitis), medications, intravenous, medical emergencies, CPR standards, acute care situations, contrast media, and allergic reactions. Use this practical course text as a daily reference at work