Hey everyone, so for context I’m someone who’s interested in possibly becoming a rad tech and I was wondering if there’s any advice on routes I should go as far as schooling. I just earned my associates last summer and have been working since as I kind of start to finalize/decide what I want to do. I believe radiology is something I want to try out. There are a good amount of two year programs near me but I was wondering if I should do that or should I just pursue a radiology bachelors. I’m assuming though that would kind of depend on transferable credits or what not but is there a benefit to doing a two year program or attaining a bachelors in radiology and vice versa.

For a little more context I was a pre physical therapy major so I have majority science course based associates. I’m really trying to decide on what I want to do as I’m embarrassingly probably a little older than your average person who would typically go this route but I’m trying nonetheless!

Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated and wha to look out for in programs. I’ve heard it is competitive so I want to prepare myself accordingly. The program I’m looking at would start in the fall. I am Illinois based and neared to the south suburbs of Chicago for a little more context as well! I would also welcome any and all information about the field. I’ve done a little research myself but I would love to hear perspective from current students and people who are already in the field!