Education and Sponsored Scholarships
To assist students pursuing careers in radiological sciences, Radiological Associates of Sacramento (RAS) funds a scholarship program in cooperation with specified technical schools and institutions of higher learning. We cover the educational costs of students who agree to join RAS and remain on our staff for a designated period of time following graduation.
Our financial commitment to selected applicants is initially in the form of a loan to cover the cost of tuition and books. Some loans also may include a monthly stipend for living expenses, within a predetermined limit. Extension of the loan is conditional upon agreement by the student to accept full-time employment with RAS for a specified sponsorship period following graduation. RAS forgives the full amount of the loan for students who fulfill the employment term. Students who do not fulfill the terms of the contract are required to repay the full amount of the loan with interest.
How to qualify to apply for an RAS scholarship
Before you can apply for an RAS scholarship, you must select a school that is accredited in one of four qualifying categories: radiological technology, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine or ultrasound. You must satisfy the school's prerequisites and gain acceptance by the school before submitting the RAS Scholarship Application. After reviewing and evaluating applicant submission information, the RAS scholarship committee interviews scholarship candidates. We award scholarships based on our staffing needs.
About radiological technologists
A radiological technologist is trained to produce images of the human body, working closely with a radiologist. Technologists work in hospitals and in outpatient offices performing general radiography, fluoroscopy and mammography exams, and may obtain extra training to perform CT, MRI or special procedures.
San Diego Mesa College
Radiologic Technology
San Diego, CA 92111
Susan Ramirez
(619) 388-2666
*Prerequisites, length, fees, certificate/degree varies between schools. Please contact individual schools for school information.
About diagnostic medical sonographers
Diagnostic medical sonographers, also known as ultrasonographers, gather sonographic data from ultrasound equipment, which directs non-ionizing, high-frequency sound waves into areas of the patient's body. Sonographers operate the equipment, which collects reflected echoes and forms an image that may be recorded, transmitted or printed for interpretation and diagnosis by a radiologist.
*Prerequisites, length, fees, certificate/degree varies between schools. Please contact individual schools for school information.
About nuclear medicine technologists
Nuclear medicine technologists use radiation detection cameras that measure the quantity and distribution of radionuclides that have been injected into a patient. The duties of a nuclear medicine technologist can include performing radiation safety and quality control procedures, preparing and administering radiopharmaceuticals, operating nuclear medicine instruments, positioning patients for imaging procedures, and preparing data for the physician's interpretation.
*Prerequisites, length, fees, certificate/degree varies between schools. Please contact individual schools for school information.
About radiation therapists
Radiation therapists administer radiation treatments to cancer patients. Radiation therapists operate a variety of sophisticated machines, including linear accelerators and cobalt units, which generate X-rays, gamma rays, electron beams and other types of radiation.
