Radiology school training courses in Chicago, IL (public, in-house or online)

The Radiology (X-Ray) Technician program prepares students to perform diagnostic x-ray examinations on patients in hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, and other health related institutions under the supervision of a Radiologist. This comprehensive diploma program is designed to instruct the student in the professional field of Radiology. The student will learn skills such as Radiation Use & Safety, Positioning Techniques, Pathology, Radiation Physics, and Image Analysis and Quality Control.
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This course is helpful in enhancing the appreciation of radiography as an art as much as a science. The radiographer will review basic anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, respiratory, hepatobiliary, urinary, reproductive, cardiovascular, hemopoietic, central nervous system, the abdominal, and gastrointestinal systems. The radiographer also will understand common disease processes seen radiographically in the clinical practice and become familiar with the radiographic appearance, origins of a...

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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.

The radiographer will review the most up-to-date information available on the quality management aspects of darkrooms, processing, equipment and accessories, fluoroscopic and advanced imaging, artifacts

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