Online X-Ray Tech Schools

Becoming a certified X-ray technician requires a significant amount of time and effort. Luckily, there are some excellent accredited online schools where you can take the courses you need prior to taking the national board examination with the The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART). Passing this final exam will allow you to practice as a fully certified X-ray technician. Associate degrees in radiology or related health studies are the most popular for this field and take about two years to complete. Another option is to obtain a bachelor's degree, which takes about four years.

South University

• This online school has a flexible schedule to allow its students to obtain an Associate of Science in allied health science degree in as short as a year. This online degree provides all the necessary prerequisite courses to help you become prepared for the certification exam. Courses focus on a broad range of life-science topics, including anatomy and nutrition. The school is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

  South University
  online.southuniversity.edu/

Fort Hays State University

• Within the medical industry, positions for X-ray technicians are more competitive than ever. You may need to specialize in more than one field of radiology. Fort Hays understands this expectation and prepares its students by providing the option to do cross-training and concentrate on several areas of advanced imaging, like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mammography (M), and bone densitometry (BD). After receiving your Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostic imaging, you will be prepared for the final certification exam. This school is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

  Fort Hays State University
  fhsu.edu/virtualcollege/

Penn Foster College

• This school gives you the skills and knowledge to obtain an associate degree in health information technology. Gain valuable insight in courses with topics like medical terminology, and coding and abstraction of data. All the classes are focused on health sciences and fully prepare you for your X-ray technician certification exam, which will allow you to practice as a fully licensed technician. This program includes all the textbooks and learning aides that you need to complete each course. This school is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

  Penn Foster College
  penn-foster.com/?gclid=CJylgPjs1J8CFZdM5Qod5RN9bg