Radiology Schools in Washington State with Program Overviews

Research radiology schools in Washington, which currently has seven colleges offering programs. Read an overview of degree programs, admission info and program requirements for these Washington schools and decide which program is right for you.

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Radiology Schools in Washington

There are seven schools in Washington that offer radiology-related programs. Prerequisites to these programs generally include completing coursework in human anatomy and physiology, chemistry and high school math and English. Clinical training requirements include that students have passed a criminal background check and have certain required immunizations.

Washington requires radiology technicians to be licensed. Licensing requirements include graduation from an approved accredited program in the radiology discipline for which the applicant is seeking licensure and certification from the relevant national certifying board. Applicants for state licensure must submit to background checks, be mentally and physically able, as well as having no chemical dependency or substance abuse issues.

Bellevue College

The Health Sciences, Education & Wellness Institute of Bellevue College (BC) in Bellevue offers a wide range of radiology-related programs in radiation and imaging, in radiologic technology, in nuclear medicine and including the state's only radiation therapy associate's degree program. Nuclear medicine technology and radiologic technology are also offered as associate's degree programs.

Several certificate programs are also offered, including positron emission tomography (PET), computed tomography imaging (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and vascular interventional program. These are advanced practice certificate programs offered to graduates of certain radiology-related associate's degree programs who possess certification in a related discipline such as radiation therapy, nuclear medicine or radiologic technology.

The school also offers a bachelor's degree program in radiation and imaging sciences. This is a continuing degree program that is offered only to professionals who possess an associate's degree and certification in radiologic technology, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine or diagnostic ultrasound. In addition to the general bachelor's degree program offered, the school also offers five concentration options, including radiation and imaging management, radiation imaging technology, medical dosimetry, radiologist assistant and nuclear medicine. The school also offers a postbaccalaureate advanced practice certificate program in medical dosimetry to certified professionals with at least two years of experience.

Students completing the nuclear medicine programs are qualified to sit for national certification examinations from the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). The medical dosimetry program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The radiologist assistant program is endorsed by ARRT. Graduates of radiology programs may qualified to sit for national certification examinations through the appropriate national certification boards.

Bellingham Technical College

Located in Bellingham, Bellingham Technical College offers an associate's degree program in radiologic technology. This program is offered during the day, evenings and online; however, clinical portions of this program must be completed in person. Clinical shifts run between 8 and 12 hours long. Bellingham has an agreement with Bellevue College to accept Bellingham associate's degree credits for transfer to Bellevue's bachelor's degree program in radiation and imaging sciences.

Columbia Basin College

Columbia Basin College in Pasco offers a limited x-ray machine operator certificate program and an associate's degree program in radiologic technology. Both programs cover radiographic technology, procedure and positioning, as well as clinical experience, with the associate's degree program providing more advanced coursework in the technology and procedures. Graduates of the associate's degree program are qualified to apply for ARRT certification.

The school also offers four short-term certificate programs in bone densitometry, computed tomography technology, magnetic resonance imaging technology and mammography. Certificate programs are offered to technologists who are certified by a ARRT in radiography, radiation therapy or nuclear medicine. These are advanced practice certificate programs intended to qualify the graduate for advanced certification by a ARRT in the specialized discipline.

Spokane Community College

An associate's degree program in radiology technology is offered at the Spokane campus of Spokane Community College (SCC). SCC's radiology program is accredited by JRCERT. Students take courses in radiographic positioning, imaging & evaluation and principles, as well as receiving clinical training at nine area clinical sites. Graduates are qualified to seek certification with ARRT.

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma Community College's radiologic science associate's degree program is provided at the campus in Tacoma. This program is JRCERT accredited and includes curriculum in radiation physics, radiographic positioning, radiographic principles, radiographic imaging and clinical training. Graduates may be qualified to sit for the ARRT certification examination.

Wenatchee Valley College

Situated in Wenatchee, Wenatchee Valley College offers an associate's degree program in radiologic technology. This program covers radiation physics, principles of radiation exposure, radiographic positioning and imaging, radiographic pathology and clinical training. Some of the clinical training may be out of town and students are required to have their own transportation. Graduates are eligible to apply for ARRT certification.

Yakima Valley Community College

Yakima Valley Community College provides an associate's degree program in radiologic technology and a certificate program in computed tomography. Applicants to both programs are required to have CPR certification. Applicants to the CT program must have an associate's degree in radiology and be ARRT certified. Graduates of the associate's degree program are qualified to sit for the ARRT certification examination, while graduates of the CT program are qualified to pass the ARRT examination in CT.

School Comparison Table

School Name School Type and Setting Radiology Programs Offered Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2012-2013)
Bellevue College 4-year, public; midsize city Associate in Arts in Radiologic Technology,
Associate in Arts in Radiation Therapy,
Associate in Arts in Nuclear Medicine Technology,
Certificate of Accomplishment in Positron Emission Tomography,
Certificate of Achievement in Computer Tomography Imaging,
Certificate of Accomplishment in Magnetic Resonance Imaging,
Certificate of Accomplishment in Vascular Interventional Program,
Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiation and Imaging Sciences,
Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiation and Imaging Sciences, Radiation and Imaging Management,
Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiation and Imaging Sciences, Radiation and Imaging Technology,
Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiation and Imaging Sciences, Medical Dosimetry Concentration,
Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiation and Imaging Sciences, Radiologist Assistant Concentration,
Bachelor of Applied Science in Radiation and Imaging Sciences, Nuclear Medicine Concentration,
Certificate of Achievement, Medical Dosimetry 		$3,763 in-state; $8,983 out-of-state*
Bellingham Technical College 2-year, public; small city Associate in Applied Science in Radiologic Technology $4,415*
Columbia Basin College 4-year, public; small city Limited X-Ray Machine Operator Certificate,
Associate in Applied Science in Radiologic Technology,
Bone Densitometry Short-Term Certificate,
Computed Tomography Technology Short-Term Certificate,
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technology Short-Term Certificate,
Mammography Short-Term Certificate 		$4,167 in-state; $6,505 out-of-state*
Spokane Community College 2-year, public; midsize city Associate in Applied Science in Radiology Technology $3,467 in-state; $8,657 out-of-state*
Tacoma Community College 2-year, public; midsize city Associate in Applied Science in Radiologic Science $3,350 in-state; $8,541 out-of-state*
Wenatchee Valley College 2-year, public; small city Associate of Technical Sciences in Radiologic Technology $3,718 in-state; $4,112 out-of-state*
Yakima Valley Community College 2-year, public; small city Associate of Applied Sciences in Radiologic Technology,
Computed Tomography Certificate 		$3,820 in-state; $4,214 out-of-state*

Source: *NCES College Navigator

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