Getting a certification or degree to become an x ray tech is relatively easy in Kentucky. The x ray technician schools in Kentucky are numerous and diverse, both in the type of program as well as price and location. Anyone who is ready for a new and lucrative career in a medical field would do well to look into this field, as the job market is growing already and is expected to grow considerably more over the next ten years.
At the end of this article are a few potential brick and mortar programs for people who are considering a career in radiography. However, there are many more schools in Kentucky that offer accredited programs which are not necessarily better or worse than the ones listed. For many people, the best program will be the one that they can afford and which is located nearest to home. For others, the best program will offer the highest degree possible and will ensure that they qualify for further study.
No matter your needs, there is probably a brick and mortar school in Kentucky for you. However, there are also a number of programs that are operated by online colleges and universities which can also provide the education and training you need to be a good x ray technician. Some people think that online schools are not as good as on the ground schools, but that really depends on the individual schools you are comparing. One thing is for sure, where the school is located does not necessarily say anything about the price.
Some online schools are more expensive than a local brick and mortar community college. However, if you need to move to attend a campus college, it may make more sense to study at home through an online program. You can also check for distance learning programs through brick and mortar schools. But online learning is really best for people who can dedicate themselves and stay motivated even when nobody is encouraging them or expecting them to show up and do the work.
Whether you go for an online program or an on the ground school, you will need to also complete clinic hours. Clinic hours can be arranged directly with medical centers or hospitals, and usually with a campus college you will have some recommendations from your professor or department. Those hands on hours will be what really prepare you for a job in the real world. And in some cases, clinic hours turn into a job when you graduate, since you are already trained, even before you are hired, if you work where you studied. The arrangement works out well for everyone involved.
Certificate Program:
St. Joseph Hospital
St. Joseph Health System
One St. Joseph Dr
Lexington, KY 40504
www.sjhlex.org/xray
Associate’s Degree:
Hazard Community and Tech College
Southeast Kentucky Community & Tech College
One Community College Dr
Hazard, KY 41701
www.hazard.kctcs.edu
Associate in Applied Science:
Jefferson Community and Technical College
109 East Broadway
Louisville, KY 40202
http://www.jefferson.kctcs.edu/academics/programs_of_study/radiography.aspx