Questions and Answers

1. How can I learn to take X-ray's in only ten weeks?

This course was designed by the Texas Department of Health (TDH) to meet their requirements for basic entry-level X-ray technician training. This requires 120 hours in the classroom and also includes "hands on" training using an X-ray machine located in the classroom.

You will learn:

• Radiation Safety and Protection and Patient Care
• Radiographic Equipment Maintenance and Operation
• Image Production and Evaluation
• Applied human anatomy and basic radiological procedures of the skull, chest, abdomen, spine, upper and lower extremities.




2. How much is the tuition?

Tuition for class is $1,895. If you need a payment plan, the first payment of $947 is due with your enrollment and the balance of $947 is due at the midpoint of class. Books and supplies are not included in the tuition. Cost of books and supplies are $45.00 dollars.




3. Do you offer financial aid or scholarships?

We do not have a financial aid program or offer scholarships at this time.




4. Who is Avery X-Ray School?

Avery X-Ray School, a medical training company, is licensed and overseen by the State of Texas Department of Health. We have been providing medical education & training in Texas for over 11 years.




5. I don't have a medical background. Does that matter?

Absolutely not! Many of our students are looking for a career change and choose our class as a way to "get a foot in the door" in the rapidly growing healthcare field. Also, we have many students who are already in healthcare and take our class to gain additional skills.




6. Do I get a Certificate when I complete the course?

You will receive a certificate of completion from Avery X-Ray School We will then file it with the Texas Department of Health, placing you on you on their "Registry List", allowing you to take adult X-rays in Texas.




7. Where can I get a job with this type of training?

Most of our students find work in doctors' offices, chiropractic offices, orthopedic groups and other medical facilities.




8. How much money can I make as an entry-level X-ray technician?

We've seen pay scales range from $14 to $16 an hour depending on the size of the physician group or the type medical facility. Generally, the larger the physician group or the larger the facility, the higher the pay scale tends to be. We have even seen some students get $17 and up to $18.36 per hour. Good interview skills, appearance, and your resume can also affect your hiring chances.




9. If I want additional training after I complete your class, what is the next level?

The next level of training ranges from an LMRT to MRT. The time frame can be between one to four years and cost from four to twenty thousand, depending on the school. LMRT stands for Limited Radiological Technologist. This person is only authorized to perform radiological procedures on specific human body parts. These persons have a limited certificate for the State of Texas allowing them to only take (under the direction of a medical practitioner) specific body parts for which they have been formally trained. The limited categories are the skull, chest, spine, extremities, podiatric, chiropractic, and cardiovascular.

MRT stands for Medical Radiologic Technologist. This person has a degree in Radiology; either an Associates of Applied Science or a Bachelors of Science. This person is extensively trained in Radiology and has a general certificate for the State of Texas allowing them to take (under the direction of a medical practitioner) all medical radiographs in which they have been formally trained. Most are on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) indicating they have taken a Registry Exam, allowing them to go anywhere within the U.S. and practice radiology as soon as they become certified within that state.

We've seen pay scales range from $14 to $16 an hour depending on the size of the physician group or the type medical facility. Generally, the larger the physician group or the larger the facility, the higher the pay scale tends to be. We have even seen some students get $17 and up to $18.36 per hour. Good interview skills, appearance, and your resume can also affect your hiring chances.




10. What other programs does Avery X-Ray School offer?

We offer additional training programs in MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and a MA Program (Medical Assistant). Please inquire if interested.