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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 ultrasonic imaging, MRI or nuclear medicine. You learn to operate various types of imaging equipment, to mix film-developing solutions and to develop x-ray film. Upon graduating, you will come into daily contact with sick and injured patients and will be able to make decisions affecting their diagnoses and care. Since the course is accredited with the American Medical Association, 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. In the college of the Air Force and Midwestern State University, you can obtain an associate's degree from either institution 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. Phase three is a more informal type of program during which you gain valuable experience and strengthen your skills. Like any goal of value, becoming a radiologic apprentice 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
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