The Radiologic Technology program is designed to prepare the graduate as a qualified member of the allied health care team. The rigorous program offers a wide variety of educational experiences in a 65 credit hour (48 credit hours of radiological technology and 18 hours of general education) A.A.S. degree program. All the technological courses are taught at the United Samaritans Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology and the general education courses are taught at and by Danville Area Community college. Upon completion of the requirements, the Associate in Applied Science Degree is granted by DACC.

Nature of Work
Using highly complex machinery that produces x-radiation, the radiologic technologist performs various radiographic examinations on internal body structures for interpretation by a doctor.

Jobs
Radiologic technologists and health service managers.

Employers
Physicians, hospitals, clinics, and public health agencies.

Outlook
Employment of radiologic technologists is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2006, as the population grows and ages, increasing the demand for diagnostic imaging and therapeutic technology.

Earnings
Median annual earnings of full-time radiologic technologists was $28,000 in 1997. OH lists salaries between $26,600 and $31,800. In Illinois, IOICC reports the middle wage range at $26,150-$32,450.

Earnings vary greatly according to location, experience, and individual.