5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING RADIOLOGY SCHOOL

[@Lalamaziiing]

I just got my acceptance letter. I start this summer!!! I’m nervous, but excited for this new chapter in my healthcare career

[@mia_kayy]

You got this!!! Wish you nothing but the best

[@labrittneyj6923]

I must say it is challenging. I still work while going to school. Pray I can come back and say I did it class of 2025 🤞🏾

[@siciliajimenez248]

how much are you able to work while in school if you don’t mind me asking?

[@chicayess]

❤🤞🏾

[@jonathanolatunbosun7959]

Starting right with you twin 🤞🏿

[@michelelashae8713]

I start my pre requisite this month! I’m planning to work during the school as well!

[@nfentress99]

new grad here! what ive heard from my classmates, we are making 28-35 base pay, also if you work in hospital you get shift differentials that can bump up the pay.

[@mia_kayy]

Thank you boo for the info! 💓💓

[@TejRecordz]

any tips on how the program went i start the application process in 2024

[@byeeeefelicia]

Yepp that's correct😁

[@shouko7356]

quick question what were the requirements you needed to get into a radiology technician program? Did you have to do pre reqs..? My last question is how many years of schooling did you go through

[@GKGGamersHQ]

@@shouko7356 in california you have to take A&P, intro to chem, medical terminology, human physiology, college math and english. you can also go to a trade school and get your degree through there u usually just need ur hs diploma but the tuition is expensive.

[@FandomFlix]

Some MRI Techs make 6 figures as well! Check Cali, Flordia, New York

[@linds2685]

I’m in X-ray school and I’ll be finished in July and I’m thinking about going into Ultrasound. School is challenging but if you have a study schedule and discipline it will be so much easier.

[@kimibliss.]

do you plan to go straight into ultrasound after x-ray school?

[@linds2685]

@@kimibliss. yes! I already applied so I’m just waiting to see if I’m accepted

[@iamcierradennise]

The pay part has me cracking up.. same sis !

[@jslack8973]

Some ppl get paid and then move around in 4 to 6 months. This girl in North Cali made 39 starting which is low for the area then she left in 2 months making $60 then a year later left that job and is not making $68. I say this to say you can jump in due time if you just focus on the experience and move around also the girl got a certification to accommodate her degree . She is now doing CT. I’m not worrying about the pay at entry. I will choose competitive but definitely going to do different modalities

[@moniquem3738]

The Hospital I work at the techs make at least 10,000 or more a month, but then again I live in Seattle.

[@cool7654321]

I'm about to go into rad tech school this fall and have seen a couple of your videos, I am nervous/excited!!! I really hope I enjoy it and that I find a little bit fullfillment in it, more money, and that I can grow my career it something else. Thank you for your advice, wisdom, and perspective on everything! Your videos are entertaining, funny, and informative.

[@mia_kayy]

Thank you so much !!!❤️ i wish you nothing but the best

[@TheLegendvry]

I’m looking to start a Rad Tech program in January, fingers crossed 🤞🏾

[@Luvurs24]

My school offers tech programs and also has a rad program I am a little late for sign up but I pray I will get in. I’m wishing you luck we got this!! :)

[@onlytheset]

I’m praying I get in too in January. I’m praying so much I get in😭

[@scarlettemae6576]

Same

[@mia_kayy]

You got this 💪🏾🫶🏾

[@TamiJ1995]

Do u need to take the teas?

[@aaliyahbrown6105]

Thank you soooo much for this info, l start my Rad Tech program in August!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@mia_kayy]

Congratulations boo 🫶🏾🥳

[@Dorothysslippers]

Omgggg been wanting radiology specific products! Will be shopping because everything is nurse themed 😭 you rock

[@PinkLotus119]

Interesting post. Hi there. I’m RT(R)(MR)(CT). 1990-2010 You definitely can’t believe everything you hear when it comes to salary. Congrats and good luck to all. You’ll find your way😉

[@2complicated4u]

Yeah i heard the pay definitely depends on where you are and if you are going to a clinic or hospital

[@mia_kayy]

Hospital definitely pays more

[@williehickman565]

Have my B.S. in Psychology currently a Pharm Tech and currently thinking about becoming a Rad Tech didn’t know there was so many different jobs within this career. I am a people person as well when I need to be but I can also be to myself as well lol. This video has encouraged me to get this process started soon. Thank you!

[@mia_kayy]

No problem at all I’m glad this video helped you ! Wish you nothing but the best 🫶🏾

[@futurehomes8284]

You’re doing exactly what I’m doing, sir! Pharmacy tech first for that extra boost in pay than a regular job (as well as already having experience in anything medical.) and then going to school for radiology.

[@randomguyyy174]

I’m somewhat in the same boat. I graduate with my bachelors in psyc this july and i’m torn between grad school for a masters in Industrial Psyc and just going to Rad Tech school. Originally, i was in nursing school before anything but i flunked out.

[@nishaygee4536]

I’m also a pharm tech. 😊 I’m doing my pre requisites for the radiograph program now

[@joycebrent5225]

Hi mia!! More paper more money the sky is the limit. The top you can go God blessings

[@mia_kayy]

Thank you grandma ❤️🥺

[@ZaynahNicole]

Turn the music down , in the background

[@angaim_22]

womp womp

[@urbannl6359]

Girrrl I appreciate this information ❤❤❤ and chyyy me and you is the same I plan on doing X-ray for a year and baby put me right in MRI or Mammograms lol

[@mia_kayy]

No problem at all !! And girl facts !! 😂😂

[@tashawilliams5608]

That’s right baby, the sky’s the limit!!! You got this & I’m so 👏🏾. 😘

[@mia_kayy]

@@tashawilliams5608 thank you 💓💓💓

[@angelavaal]

this is my dream job but math is not my best subject 😩

[@levitezoe1804]

This is my draw back too...

[@mia_kayy]

Girl don’t let math stop you! It’s not that much math

[@mia_kayy]

The math not that bad

[@user-rh4fv1wn7c]

im halfway thru my first semester. it definitely is hard but the payoff is worth it

[@elysia679]

How many semesters are you taking?

[@ShanieceJarmon]

I'm an online student at CHCP & we do the 8-week term as well. It is very time-consuming.

[@mia_kayy]

Girl i know you be tired !!! How is it doing EVERYTHING online ??

[@ShanieceJarmon]

@@mia_kayy It’s a lot lol I just make sure to turn my assignments in on time. I work at an urgent care as a limited medical rad tech, when i have down time I’ll just complete assignments at work as well. My clinical doesn’t start until the last 6 months of the program. Im a 138 days 😩

[@sheronicaobeng2776]

Please is the name of the school

[@Jettiedoes]

@shaniecejarmon do you like your school? I’m looking for an online program currently

[@Igoy_1]

What school do you go to please. Thanks

[@WinterSun01]

That “huh” is crazy😂🤣😭

[@MimiLe]

Mia, I was blessed again to see your video pop up on my homepage. I am so glad to see you are still in school! I know how you feel with time management, my program was accelerated as well and I was still working when they told us not to LOL. It was hard but my planner was my best friend 😆 & Yes you do not need to do RT(R) for MRI! If you are RT(R) and you want to do other modalities you still have to take the ARRT for each modality, hold up the CEs for them, and keep up the licenses for all. But you got this, just soak everything up like a sponge and you'll be fine girl!

[@mia_kayy]

Thank you so much for the support and you got this too girl ❤️🤞🏾

[@MimiLe]

@@mia_kayy Haha thanks girl, I've been working for awhile now, but when I took the ARRT... MAN was I stressed! I peeled off all my gel nail polish and maxed the time out😭 LOL

[@serenaraquel3961]

@@MimiLetips for how to soak it all up,? I’m a slow learner 😢

[@therealcynthiaann]

We love us some Ms.MiaKayy

[@mia_kayy]

I love you ❤️😘

[@ricadaripper2764]

You look like a real life doll❤

[@mia_kayy]

Thank you ❤️

[@Mamacita_Mia]

We have the same name 💞, Im in dental school and we are taking a radiology class .

[@vh2712]

Here in northern California rad techs starting are getting $45 plus.

[@thelegendarymuva4126]

Same here in NYC. I've seen jobs willing to pay up to $70/hr.

[@justbeuneik]

I'm currently in an online MA course that give certification in CCMA, PCT, and EKG. I just came across the MRI Certification program. I managed to find an online program for MRI. I wish I went for the MRI first, but I'm willing to increase my learning experience. Definitely pays more at Hospitals. I prefer the online vs in-person because I'm always busy working.

[@nicholasscott5426]

Yeah In NY they paying CT & MRI TECHS 50 & better

[@LenNeko1998]

I wasn't aware an accelerated program is even a thing. As far as I know the ARRT requires over a thousand hours in both class and clinical hours, and my program is 2 years long. I'm rounding out my first year right now. I'm either in class 7:45-2:30 or in clinical from 7-2:30 5 days a week. Me personally, I would say while the material itself isn't too hard, it is just overwhelming with how quickly you have to go and how much of the material you have to learn is what makes it hard. Of course I'm sure when I'm doing radiology physics and memorizing technique next year I'll be changing my mind lol.

[@jkcole]

I love your videos but the music in the background is a little too loud 💕

[@chanelnumber12]

Im such an introvert compared to the majority of my class. Trying to change that cause woo it’s gonna be a long hard journey 😅

[@Nicole-si3ck]

You will be fine! The X-ray techs I have want bubbly didn’t really talk much! In and out.

[@kingslender1874]

Turn off the music so we can hear u

[@alexisserrano4134]

I don’t know where you are located but I’m in New Jersey and base pay is 35-40

[@ashleylang2458]

Are you working while attending school as well? And if so how are you balancing work and school?

[@mia_kayy]

I am ! It’s definitely challenging I’m making a video discussing my schedule and how i balance everything . But to answer your question i only work 3 days out the week now

[@ashleylang2458]

@@mia_kayy Ok I thought so because some people videos I was watching said don’t work and I’m like well not everyone has that option of living at home until they finish school. And I will definitely be watching once you post it.

[@mia_kayy]

@@ashleylang2458 exactly!! A lot of ppl don’t have that option and i should have a video going up Sunday this semester been super hectic

[@jemikanether6436]

Hello, So what are the hardest classes because I heard physics was very hard

[@MohamedAhmed-st7kv]

1 question what are the steps after your associates degree 2 is the school test hard 3 can I start with associates degree

[@AnonymousTaco3472]

Im a new rad student, so I can try to answer your questions based of my research. 1. After you complete your associates degree, you have to get board certified and take the national exam. After you pass, you are now a licensed tech so you can start working where ever you’re hired, from what I know, you can start working before that with a deadline date to get licensure. 2. I don’t know what you mean by “is the school test hard” 3. An associates degree is definitely enough to start, in fact, depending where you work and what you do, that is all you need. A lot techs say there’s no difference between pay and job opportunities between associate and bachelor degrees, I’m still a student but from what I see, I’ve seen lots of jobs that prefer or require bachelors and pay better than other jobs, but that’s only specific areas. If you want to go into MRI, CT, Nuclear Med, or even sonography etc. you will have to take certificate programs and pass the boards test for each specific specialty, so you will need certifications along side your degree in order to go into a specialty. You also have the option of majoring in a certain specialty such as MRI or Sonography depending on what your school offers, however, I do not recommend that unless you are absolutely certain that’s the only specialty you want to do in your career, or that is the only program you can get into, because if you get a degree in a specialty like that, you’re pretty much stuck there unless you get another degree.

[@bxbaddestqt1]

A year later...how's it going? I'm a tech and the best places to work for the best bank are on the coasts. East Coast and West Coast pay way more than some place like the Midwest.

[@mia_kayy]

@@bxbaddestqt1 I’m preparing for my board exam now ! And thank you so much on the info boo ❤️

[@aisyamcc]

Since ur in a fast track program do u graduate in a year or is it still 2 years? Just started my 2nd summer semester a week ago! I didn’t realize we had so many job opportunities until I got into the program😭 After R.T (R) I’m thinking about going to ultrasound!

[@mia_kayy]

I graduated in under two years i only have a year remaining now ! And congratulations boo 💓💓 and the opportunities we have are amazing

[@shelbyesters5732]

Can you get a job in ultrasound during clinicals? I'm worried about what I'm going to do for money during the 2 years.

[@aisyamcc]

@@shelbyesters5732 I don’t know about ultrasound yet but I have a student x-ray job now while doing clinicals. Some hospitals probably have student ultrasound tech jobs as well!

[@bluebird4424]

What program did you attend? Do you think they did well in preparing you for your certification exam?

[@des-pg5bq]

That's the only things stopping me from apply to rad tech school is the pay :( I'm in a polysomnography program currently and the starting pay for polysom is about 28-30 but I like that rad tech is more in demand

[@stevenlopez8075]

Just finished my pre req classes and start the program in January. When do you get in the hospital?

[@BeautyByQueenisha]

Do you have information on a online program? I would love to go back to school for x ray tech Mammographer.

[@thursdaysproduction3290]

Very informative but the music background to loud. Barely can hear you

[@Onelovericaa]

Hi Mia, I am nt sure if you’ll see this.. bt I am looking to get into radiology for the security and opportunities it provides. However I dnt have a background in the medical field, it is outlandish to get into this career if you’re nt IN LOVE w| medicine all around? I absolutely want to be great at wat I do, I just dnt want to make any sudden decisions without being thorough! I appreciate your insight 🤍

[@MsJonessss]

I’m in the same boat as you. I have an associates but not in health science so. I’d say go to your local Community college to see if they offer a program.

[@johnquartararo3268]

X ray school is not really medicine at all that’s more nursing , X-ray school is knowing the makeup of the body , systems , bones, positions and how an X-ray is made (physics)

[@roahsirriyeh279]

Is physics a big part of radiography

[@rachelcasas-borunda3250]

this is my question too.. :o

[@jameshopkins6853]

8:00 AM is not that early of a start

[@kenzayeec]

I wanna do this program but I wfh 8-5 …. I have BS as well but wanna do something new . Did you work ?

[@kiras501]

The video is helpful, but the title is misleading. Radiology school is different from radiography school.

[@DOsirisD]

You can make 3k a week if you're willing to be a traveling rad tech

[@sanaaniz]

really ? damn I graduate in August of next year lol I was looking into mammography afterwards

[@Nicole-si3ck]

Yep! The flexibility in the field is amazing.

[@nicoletiana]

I never thought about going back to school bc i never knew what i would go back for but ive been doing research to become a rad rech and i'm realllllly interested in this field!!!!!! did you apply for grants to pay for schooling or do you pay as you go?

[@mia_kayy]

It’s definitely a good career choice! A lot of growth opportunities and i paid as i went i wasn’t legible for grants or anything

[@sandreabrewer]

How hard is it to get accepted? I got one more class I need to get done in the fall but they only allow applications/people to apply in the spring each year at UChealth… I’m so nervous I won’t be accepted with the first batch of selected. I’m trying to do CT, I’m very nervous about the upcoming journey into the program

[@pozytywnaosobka1319]

I would like to do this but I am scared of OR.

[@mia_kayy]

For me personally i was super scared prior however its not that bad

[@pozytywnaosobka1319]

@@mia_kayy is that true that surgeons yell and stuff?

[@fredwilliams1187]

I applied to get into a program but I didn’t make it. What can I do to improve my chances for the next time I apply? I don’t have a medical background just prior service in military.

[@mia_kayy]

It depends on your program qualification. I know normally a lot of people that have military experience get in. Do you have high grades in your prerequisite?

[@onlytheset]

⁠@@mia_kayyso people that in the military get in?? Thank god hopefully he bless me and get me through this I been praying like crazyyyyyy😭

[@user-oi2fs2wd2x]

Do you think its possible to work full-time or close to full-time while in this type of program?

[@mia_kayy]

I know people who have but i wouldn’t recommend it . For me personally working part time is ALOT

[@MohamedAhmed-st7kv]

and do you graduate with associates or after every thing and hopefully I find a friend to do the homework and stuff with

[@tiffanynelson2289]

What is the starting salary for rad techs in South Carolina? Also, do most jobs require you to be on call? Thanks!❤

[@mia_kayy]

If you look on glass door or Google xray salary in South Carolina you should be able to get an range

[@futurehomes8284]

Please respond to me when you can ma’am because I’m limited on the type of careers I can have. Does being a radiology tech cause you to have to lift people up or push them over? My left arm has limited mobility.

[@deepstaria0868]

i have the same question

[@jolynvenecia1708]

is your license only good in the state you get it in?

[@Markellespurpose]

Can your license be used in any state ? or will you have to apply for a new license ?

[@kennethdavy4051]

That’s what I wanna know Cause I’m thinking of moving from where I live after I get through

[@chicayess]

the main professions with state license reciprocity (can be used in other states) are nurses and physicians

[@bluebird4424]

what state do you live in? Im interested in this career path already work in healthcare and had the opportunity to speak with some of the RT at the hospital I work at.

[@butternutxo]

you look a lot like the little mermaid😳

[@RudshelVolcy]

Hi what school do you go to?

[@roahsirriyeh279]

What state are you in

[@87moonstar]

i hate making friends

[@rebeccastobaugh9592]

Are we talking like 26 to 25 an hour???? or are you saying 25 to 26 a year like 25k

[@mia_kayy]

24 or 25 dollars an hour

[@rashaleliggins8872]

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