Radiologic technologists are important health care professionals who specialize in radiographic procedures and exams, helping physicians diagnose and treat diseases and injuries.
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The Radiologic Technology program prepares students to become entry-level radiologic technologists. Students develop technical skills in diagnostic imaging through classroom instruction, lab demonstrations, and clinical application—all with a focus on real-world experience.
The primary role of the radiographer is to provide diagnostic images of the structure and function of anatomy to assist the physician in the treatment of injury and disease. Graduates are prepared with the technical skills necessary to perform a variety of diagnostic radiographic examinations. Examples of examinations performed include chest, upper and lower extremities, spine, ribs, skull, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and reproductive systems.
The UAA Radiologic Technology Program is an Associate of Applied Science degree program and is delivered to select Alaska communities throughout the state. Students who apply to a distance site must follow the same admissions process as those students applying to the Anchorage campus, including being admitted to the University of Alaska Anchorage as a degree-seeking student. Students who are accepted at a distance site attend classes on UA campuses in those communities through video conferencing. Distances students are required to attend an entire clinical practicum in Anchorage.
The admittance process is competitive and completion of the admission requirements does not guarantee selection into the Radiologic Technology full-major program. Upon selection into the full-major program, students will be required to complete five (5) semesters of radiologic technology coursework. For full application instructions, please review the program application procedure information.
WHY CHOOSE radiologic technology AT UAA?
Program is offered statewide with distance program delivery at UAA’s satellite campuses.
Learn from nationally certified faculty who have worked in clinical and hospital settings.
Graduates boast an average first-time American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification pass rate of 87% from 2020-2025.
The average hourly wage for diagnostic medical radiographer in Alaska is $42 (Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development).
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PROGRAM INFORMATION
Contact Us
Phone: (907) 786-4346
Email: uaa_radiologictech@alaska.edu
UAA School of Allied Health
Allied Health Sciences Building
3500 Seawolf Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
Mailing Address
UAA Radiologic Technology
3211 Providence Drive, AHS 148
Anchorage, Alaska 99508
