X-rays were discovered by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen on November 8, 1895. Since that initial discovery, technology has evolved rapidly. Radiography includes diagnostic radiography as well as additional imaging modalities such as mammography, radiation therapy, sonography (ultrasound), computed tomography (CT or CAT scan), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), cardiovascular-interventional technology (CIT), quality management (QM), bone densitometry, and nuclear medicine (NM).

Radiography has been an indispensable diagnostic tool of modern medicine. Broken bones can be aligned, ulcers can be detected, and many other injuries and conditions can be treated when the exact nature is known to the physician. The graduate of the ETSU Radiography Program will become a competent radiologic technologist who performs diagnostic radiographic exams.

Career Preparation

To prepare for a radiography career, a solid foundation in high school science and completion of an accredited radiography program that integrates didactic and clinical experiences is required. Program accreditation is awarded by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 N. Wacker Dr., Suite 900, Chicago, IL, 60606-2901; phone (312) 704-5300.