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  Even during economic slumps, the health care industry often continues to grow and as a result, more high school graduates or adults looking to make a career change are considering entering the health care industry. Diagnostic imaging, including x-ray technology, is one of the many popular health care training programs available to students. Many schools throughout Florida offer programs designed to help students become certified x-ray technicians.
  
  

Herzing University

• Herzing University, with a campus location in Orlando, Florida, was established in 1995 providing students with state-of-the art facilities and employment assistance. The x-ray technician program at Herzing allows students to work toward an Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology.
  
  Graduates are prepared for entry level positions as a radiologic (x-ray) technician in a hospital or clinical setting. Students are taught how to produce, administer and read x-rays of the human body. Students also learn human Anatomy and Physiology and how to administer contrasting agents giving during x-rays.
  
  The average student completes the Radiologic Technology in 24 months. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the national exam administered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (AART). Herzing University's program receives accreditation from the North Central Association of the Higher Learning Commission.
  
  Herzing University
  1595 South Semoran Blvd.
  Orlando, FL 32792
  (407) 478-0500
  herzing.edu
  
  

Keiser University

• Keiser University's main campus is located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and also operates 13 satellite campuses throughout the state. Keiser students enrolled in the Radiologic Technology program work towards an Associate's degree. This degree program prepares students to enter the work force as entry level radiologic technicians.
  
  According to Keiser University's website the goals of the radiologic program are to educate students on how to competently perform diagnostic imaging tasks. Students learn the communication skills necessary to succeed and interact as an employee in a healthcare setting. Keiser also aims to develop the critical thinking, problem solving, and professional development skills of their graduates.
  
  The graduates of the Keiser program are eligible to take the nation certification exam given by the AART and for certification by the State of Florida. Keiser University is licensed through accreditations by the Commission for Independent Learning, Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.
  
  Keiser University
  Daytona Beach Campus
  1800 Business Park Blvd.
  Daytona Beach, FL 32114
  (386) 274-5060
  keiseruniversity.edu
  
  

Ultimate Medical Academy

• The Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) operates two Florida campuses in Clearwater, Florida and Tampa, Florida. UMA students may take the Basic X-ray Technician Program designed to provide students with the skills necessary to provide radiologic support in hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices. During their coursework, students complete externships at local healthcare facilities.
  
  UMA graduates are eligible to sit for the Basic X-Ray Machine Operator Exam administered by Florida's Department of Health. UMA is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Services.
  
  Ultimate Medical Academy
  Clearwater Campus
  1218 Court Street
  Clearwater, FL 33756
  (800) 498-2258
  studymedical.com