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Diagnostic Imaging Apprentice
The Diagnostic Imaging Apprentice Course trains you to work in the x-ray
department in Air Force medical facilities. Depending on which subspecialty you
are assigned to, you could work in radiography, computed tomography,
mammography, or receive special training in ultrasound, MRI or nuclear
medicine. You learn to operate various types of imaging equipment to perform
many types of radiologic exams. Upon graduating, you will come into daily
contact with sick and injured patients and will be able to make decisions
affecting their diagnosis and care. Since the course is accredited with the
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, you can become
nationally certified as a radiologic technologist. This certification not only
helps your USAF career, but also makes you eligible for high-paying civilian
jobs. Through the Community College of the Air Force, you can obtain an
associate's degree by taking a few college classes in addition to your
training. The 14 weeks of phase one training consist of classroom instruction
and work with x-ray machines and patient models.
The 38 weeks of phase two provide actual patient care experience in a training
setting. Like any goal of value, becoming a radiologic technologist requires
some work and study on your part. The course is a technical one requiring
frequent use of mathematics. However, if you were comfortable in high school
algebra, you should have no problem. You have to study on your own after class,
but the rewards will surely be worth the work! PAY CHART
- CCAF Degrees:
- Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Tech Schools:
- Sheppard AFB, TX
All Air Force career fields are based on qualifications and job availability.
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