Ultimate Medical Academy Basic X-Ray Technician Program Courses

Course Objective

To train individuals for entry level employment as an X-Ray technician. Through this comprehensive classroom to clinical study course in Basic Radiology Technology, students will be taught, by A.R.R.T. standards, the fundamentals of Radiology Technology. The scope is limited, as set forth by the Basic X-Ray Machine Operator guidelines. The course prepares the students to take the HRS (Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services) Basic X-Ray Machine Operator Exam.

Program Description

Coverage in the program includes patient care and management; equipment operation and maintenance; radiation safety and protection; medical/clinical lab procedures; HIV/AIDS; CPR and first aid for healthcare providers; anatomy and physiology; positioning procedures; life skills for success; and examination preparation. The Basic X-Ray Technician program provides 213 hours of theory and 327 hours of laboratory instruction with an additional 180 hours of clinical externship in a health care setting. Total program: 720 clock hours/28.5 semester credits.

"I have already completed my Basic X-Ray program and am now returning to add Medical Assisting to my resume."
Michele Stalter
UMA Graduate