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Collin
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What is your best tip or piece of advice for someone who is about to go into school for radiology?
Going to be starting a radiologic technology program in the spring. I am super excited and would like to be as prepared as possible for when I attend!
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Yasmin Mohamed Alamin
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Hi Collin 👋🏻...
That’s such an exciting step... radiologic technology programs are intense, but in a way that really grows your confidence fast.
One of the best pieces of advice is to get comfortable with two things early: anatomy and communication. The more familiar you are with anatomy (even just reviewing the basics before the program starts), the easier it’ll be when you’re learning positioning and imaging. It turns a lot of the early stress into “oh, this makes sense now.”
And even though the job is technical, being good with people matters just as much. You’ll meet anxious patients, kids who don’t want to stay still, or adults who are in pain and just need someone calm in the room. Practicing clear, gentle communication really helps you stand out during clinicals.
Also, don’t hesitate to ask your instructors and techs lots of questions. Radiology programs move quickly, and nobody expects you to master positioning or exposure techniques on the first try. The students who ask for feedback usually end up the strongest in clinical settings.
If you walk in curious, organized, and willing to practice until things click, you’ll do great. Starting the program is the first big step — the rest comes with showing up, trying, and learning piece by piece.
That’s such an exciting step... radiologic technology programs are intense, but in a way that really grows your confidence fast.
One of the best pieces of advice is to get comfortable with two things early: anatomy and communication. The more familiar you are with anatomy (even just reviewing the basics before the program starts), the easier it’ll be when you’re learning positioning and imaging. It turns a lot of the early stress into “oh, this makes sense now.”
And even though the job is technical, being good with people matters just as much. You’ll meet anxious patients, kids who don’t want to stay still, or adults who are in pain and just need someone calm in the room. Practicing clear, gentle communication really helps you stand out during clinicals.
Also, don’t hesitate to ask your instructors and techs lots of questions. Radiology programs move quickly, and nobody expects you to master positioning or exposure techniques on the first try. The students who ask for feedback usually end up the strongest in clinical settings.
If you walk in curious, organized, and willing to practice until things click, you’ll do great. Starting the program is the first big step — the rest comes with showing up, trying, and learning piece by piece.