Bone Densitometry

Columbia Basin College ETPL
The Bone Densitometry (DexaScan) short-term certificate program is designed to prepare Radiologic Technologists, Nuclear Medicine Technologists, or Radiologic Therapists in the specialized emerging area of bone densitometry. Lecture, lab, and academic coursework are offered to prepare students for the advanced level certification exam offered by the ARRT and ISCD in Bone Densitometry. Lab time is scheduled with live models and modern DexaScan equipment to facilitate competency development in positioning for bone densitometry exams. The clinical course will include 132 hours of hands-on clinical experience that facilitates competency development in all the required procedures identified by ARRT and ISCD for advanced level certification.

Financial information

Total tuition

$988.64

Total required fees

$148.00

Books and supplies

$82.50

Locations

Columbia Basin College, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

3 Months

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

8

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Short Term Certificate

Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses

No

Other prerequisites

Must be currently enrolled in an approved Radiologic Technology program or AART certified radiologic technologist.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

ARRT and ISCD Advanced Level Certification

Employment performance results

Program type

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Completion rate

83%

Employment rate

96%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$33.96

Typical (median) annual earnings

$63,821.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Healthcare and Social Services

85%

Administrative Support

11%

Other Industries

4%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
48
Completion rate
83%
Average number of students who completed each year
16
Gender
Male
26%
Female
74%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Hispanic
23%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
72%
Multi-racial
4%
Other
2%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
45%
30 to 39
34%
40 to 49
19%
50 and over
2%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
3%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
28%
Some college experience, but no degree
62%
Certificate or AA
7%
BA or higher
0%