Ultimate Medical Academy Basic X-Ray Technician Program and Classes
According to the United States Department of Labor, seven of the 20 fastest-growing occupations are healthcare-related. To help fulfill this growing demand, Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) has designed an accredited Basic X-Ray Technician program for individuals looking to provide radiological support to physicians in doctors' offices, medical clinics, chiropractic centers, and other healthcare facilities. The program trains individuals for entry-level employment as a Basic X-Ray Machine Operator, either with or without prior medical training. UMA students will learn about the following:
- Patient Care and Management
- Equipment Operation and Maintenance
- Radiation Safety and Protection
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Positioning and Procedures
- CPR & First Aid
- Employment Skills
- And Much More…
UMA students will learn and practice the basic tasks of an X-Ray technician, including the fundamentals of radiological technology, patient care, equipment and safety, classroom and clinical instruction in anatomy and physiology, procedures, radiation physics, radiation protection, principles of imaging, medical terminology, positioning of patients, medical ethics, radiobiology, and pathology. UMA students are also placed in externships at local doctor’s offices, where they participate in taking live X-Rays and gain the valuable hands on experience that make students competitive to employers. Click here for more information
The program trains students to become basic X-Ray technicians. You will learn to X-Ray various parts of the body and then pass the processed film on to radiologists who diagnose and treat health conditions such as cancer, ulcers or broken bones. Students are encouraged to watch and listen during diagnoses to help themselves stay current with terminology and procedures. Working directly with patients or through a physician, X-Ray technicians explain the procedure to patients and operate the X-Ray machine. X-Ray technicians must follow important safety procedures by using a radiation shield to protect the patient and themselves from dangerous radiation from the equipment. With so much responsibility, employers are seeking those who are suitably trained, certified, and those that have hands on externship experience.
Upon completion of the Basic X-Ray Technician program, graduates will receive a diploma and will be qualified to sit for the DOH Bureau of Radiology BXMO Exam to become a state-licensed basic X-Ray machine operator, or the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services Basic X-Ray Machine Operator Exam. Students who complete the UMA X-Ray program have an opportunity to continue their education in the X-Ray field if they choose to specialize in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Graduates can look forward to job placement in chiropractor offices, family practices, wellness centers, outpatient labs, and medical staffing agencies. Ultimate Medical Academy also provides job placement assistance for UMA graduates.
Ultimate Medical Academy faculty and staff are all experienced in their fields, so they are knowledgeable about the community, industry, and student needs. All facilities are clean and professional, and the equipment is up to date. Click here for more information
UMA offers day, evening and weekend classes, and is proud to be accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a specialized accreditor of institutions focusing on healthcare education and training. Click Here for Course Descriptions.
