Top X-Ray Technician Schools in Maryland | MD X-Ray Tech Programs

X-ray technologists, also known as radiologist technologists, are the medical professionals who take images and x-rays to help assist with treating and diagnosing patients. If this type of career sounds interesting, read this informative guide on what is required for this profession and Maryland schools that offer training programs.

Find Accredited X-Ray Technology Schools in Maryland

Candidates interested in working as x-ray technologists in Maryland must complete an accredited radiography program. Although you may find many schools offering this type of training, the school must be JRCERT-certified because this is a prerequisite for state and national certification.

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT) indicates that there are about 13 approved schools in Maryland. Radiology technology programs offer a curriculum of theory-based courses, lab studies and clinical education. The student must also complete a supervised internship at approved medical locations throughout the state. During the internship, the student gains hands-on training performing radiology procedures.

Radiology Tech Certification Requirements in Maryland

In addition to successfully completing a training program, students must also have a license before they can work as radiology techs in Maryland. Before the candidate can apply for a license, he or she must pass the certification exam through the ARRT. To qualify to take the certification exam, the individual must meet both of these requirements set by the ARRT.

• Complete a JRCERT-accredited training program
• Meet the ARRT ethics requirements

The license is good for two years and can be renewed if the tech has completed 24 hours of continuing education credits. Even when certified, the x-ray technologist can only work under the supervision of a licensed physician.

Salaries for X-Ray Technologists in Maryland

Wages for X-ray technologists across the nation ranged from $37,570 to $78,440 or more, as reported in a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2013 report. X-ray technologists working in Maryland, and there were 3,890 employed in 2013, earned a mean annual salary of $63,980. This figure is slightly higher than the national average, which was $56,760, as reported by the BLS.

List of Cat Scan Schools in Maryland

Here is a list of some Maryland schools that offer x-ray technology programs. You’ll also find the length of program, location of school and if the program offers certificates or degrees.

• Associate of Applied Science in Radiography – 2 years – Allegany College of Maryland – Cumberland, MD
• Radiography Certificate – 18 months – The John Hopkins Hospital – Baltimore, MD
• Associate of Applied Science in Radiography – 2 years – Anne Arundel Community College – Arnold, MD
• Radiography Certificate – 25 months – Fortis Institute – Baltimore, MD
• Associate of Applied Science in Radiography – 2 years – Community College of Baltimore County – Baltimore, MH
• Radiography Certificate – 23 months – Greater Baltimore Medical Center – Baltimore, MD

X-ray Technology Classes Maryland

NAME	ADDRESS	WEBSITE
Allegany College of Maryland	12401 Willowbrook Road S.E. Cumberland, MD, 21502-2596	www.allegany.edu
Anne Arundel Community College	101 College Parkway Arnold, MD, 21012-1895	www.aacc.edu/radtech
Chesapeake College	P.O. Box 8 Wye Mills, MD, 21679	www.chesapeake.edu
Community College of Baltimore County (Essex Campus)	7201 Rossville Boulevard Baltimore, MD, 21237-3899	www.ccbcmd.edu
Community College of Baltimore County	7201 Rossville Boulevard Baltimore County, MD, 21237-9987	www.ccbcmd.edu
Greater Baltimore Medical Center	6701 North Charles Street Baltimore, MD, 21204	www.gbmc.org
Montgomery College	7600 Takoma Park Avenue Takoma Park, MD, 20912	cms.montgomerycollege.edu
Hagerstown Community College	11400 Robinwood Drive Hagerstown, MD, 21742-6590	www.hagerstowncc.edu
Holy Cross Hospital	1500 Forest Glen Road Silver Spring, MD, 20910	www.holycrosshealth.org
Prince George's Community College	301 Largo Road Largo, MD, 20774-2199	www.pgcc.edu
The Johns Hopkins Hospital Schools of Medical Imaging	600 North Wolfe Street, Blalock B-179 Baltimore, MD, 21287	schoolsofmedicalimaging.rad.jhmi.edu
Washington Adventist Hospital	7600 Carroll Avenue Takoma Park, MD, 20912	www.adventisthealthcare.com
Wor-Wic Community College	32000 Campus Drive Salisbury, MD, 21804	www.worwic.edu

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