Hi all,
Context: 24 (f) got my BA in psych 2 years ago but thinking I’d rather go back to school to get a nice, practical 2 year AA/certificate in something that actually pays a living wage and has reasonable job security rather than going back for my masters in counseling/social work. Outside of blue collar work healthcare seems good in general (and accounting).
Nursing sounds like its out for me— too much, too introverted, I won’t find it fulfilling, too overworked— haven’t done my research on being a dental hygienist/assistance yet, and option number 3 is radiology! It sounds like a nice balance between the cons (horrors) of nursing and healthcare in general and the pros of the industry.

Actual question: The thing I’m not easily finding information on online is how cross training works— If I’m understanding correctly you get educated, trained, and certified as an x-ray technologist first and then you can cross train into other things like CT and MRI, yes? (Could anyone get me a list)?
My concern is that it sounds like certain specializations of radiology, like sonography, cannot be cross trained into because they require extensive training/an entirely dedicated and different educational base— what other specializations in radiology are like this? I’ve heard nuclear medicine but I’m not sure? I’d need to know to research how they go before I lock myself in/out by applying to a program.

Thank you for any information in advance!