Radiologic Technology Program (Essay Sample)

Name: Instructor: Course: Date: Radiologic Technology Program Introduction One of the programs that the Nassau Community College offers is the Radiologic Technology Program. It is a two-year program that consists of three summer sessions and four semesters leading to associate in the Applied Science degree. Some of the requirement to receive an advanced credit towards A.A.S degree in the Radiologic Technology is that one need to be enrolled at the Nassau Community College. He or she needs to be licensed by New York State Department of the Bureau of the Radiologic Technology. Thirdly is that one need to be certified by the American Registry of the Radiologic Technologist. Fourthly is that one need to be the recent worker who is practicing radiologic technologist. He or she needs to pass the proficiency examination at the end of the education and also need to complete the 33 credits for the graduation. Also, the expected salary for an entry employee of radiologic technologists is 22.74 dollars per hour or 54,340 dollars annually. Some of the professional and personal qualities that are needed for one to be a skilled healthcare provider in radiologic technology includes: one needs to be a good communicator, pay attention to details, have some interpersonal and technical skills and even some people skills to deal with the highly stressed clients/patients. Also, they should have excellent organizing skills and be dependable and responsible. Be flexible and compassionate, know math and science, high energy, maintaining patient confidentiality, have a mechanical aptitude and be ongoing learning person. Finally, based on the stated skills, the pr...